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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) support: Introduce yourself and connect
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@Jesussis
Hello I'm a CKD patient. Female age 70. Is there an alternative to dialysis? My GFR was 18 and Creatinine was 2.70. I was dehydrated and received IV fluids. I'm also have metastatic secondary breast cancer. Target Therapy. Taking a chem pill, Verzinio. It's very harsh on my system. It's effecting my labs. I Causing diarrhea and dehydration. Not considering Dialysis. What are my options? Thank you for your feedback.
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@jesussister Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, Andrea, and our support group for kidney patients. It sounds like you have a lot going on, dealing with breast cancer and kidney concerns.
I would like to ask if you know the cause of your declining kidney function? Has your medical team explored this with you, and offered to figure out your best course of treatment? Are you taking anything for the diarrhea, like loperamide? The diarrhea and dehydration can indeed affect your kidneys, so it is important to stay hydrated and also monitor your electrolyte levels. A combination like this could really affect your kidneys!
What have you heard about dialysis that makes you want not consider it?
Ginger