Stage 5 kidney disease

Posted by beach757 @beach757, Jun 16, 2018

Yesterday I had a great discussion about my death with the doctors PA. I am anticipating a transplant end of July. I am doing prehab at the y daily and attending a music and medicine seminar. Just in case, I wanted to know how my death would occur if the transplant didn't take. The PA explained everything, I felt so much better knowing what will happen.,it seems no one wants to talk about dying. But it happens to everyone. The Mayo Connect has helped me cope tremendously. I am much better informed now thanks to this group.

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Hello @beach757

What a tremendous conversation you had with the PA. That must have taken a lot of courage and I admire that you did so.

I look forward to hearing from you between now and the end of July. I pray your results will be good and I'm so pleased that Mayo Connect has been helpful to you in this way.

Teresa

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@beach757, Your post has touched me deeply. I was 'there' before my transplant, and I understand what you mean when you say that nobody wants to talk about dying. I am happy that your doctors made themselves available to have this conversation with you. I commend you on your awareness of yourself and your openness to explore it for yourself.
I send you my prayers for comfort, continued strength, and hope that your transplant comes soon.
Please keep in touch.
Hugs,
Rosemary

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36 m south east Alabama I was just admitted and in formed that both of my kidneys are not functioning at all the number is 6.8 do I need to go to a Mayo Clinic

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@printermane

36 m south east Alabama I was just admitted and in formed that both of my kidneys are not functioning at all the number is 6.8 do I need to go to a Mayo Clinic

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@printermane, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry that I am just now replying. How are you doing?

Here is some information about acute kidney failure -
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-failure/symptoms-causes/syc-20369048
and about chronic kidney failure -
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521

Here is contact information for Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/contact

Do you have a history of kidney issues? What are the doctors advising you to do?
Rosemary

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@beach757 you are in my prayers as you prepare for transplant in July. Godspeed dear one!

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@printermane

36 m south east Alabama I was just admitted and in formed that both of my kidneys are not functioning at all the number is 6.8 do I need to go to a Mayo Clinic

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@printermane, @rosemarya has given you great information. My prayers for you is to get the answers and treatment you need soon. You are close to Mayo Jacksonville should that become necessary.

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@beach757
Dropping in to let you know that I am thinking about you.
Here is a recent message that was made in the sky by a sky writer.

Hugs
Rosemary

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@printermane

36 m south east Alabama I was just admitted and in formed that both of my kidneys are not functioning at all the number is 6.8 do I need to go to a Mayo Clinic

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@printermane, I have not heard back from you and I am concerned. How are you doing? Rosemary

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