Hi,
I learned I had Polycystic Kidney Disease when I was around 30 years old. I didn't think much of it because I felt fine. I did try to keep a decent kidney diet as best I could. I continued to see my Nephrologist through the years and followed his orders and took the medicine he prescribed. I was doing OK until I was around 60 when I got a Norovirus (food poisoning) while on a business trip. My kidney function started to drop and several months later I was in Stage 5 (ESRD) and had to start Hemodialysis. I immediately signed up for a kidney transplant. I manage to be able to work for another 3 years while I was on Dialysis until I had to take a disability retirement. A couple of years later I was offered a compromised kidney for transplant at age 65. After my transplant I began to feel better and was able to work some part time jobs for another 12 years until the Pandemic came and I was furloughed. I am now 83 and still enjoying life. ( I also had major open-heart surgery last year).
My reason for this long note is to say; don't give up hope. Sure, it was a little tough but I still walk my dog a few miles every day and my wife and I still enjoy the life we have.

Ron