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Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 19, 2022 | Replies (237)Comment receiving replies
He is now taking lukewarm showers (but same result). He has promised to use the bench and handheld shower head - but he doesn't always follow through. I also got him bath wipes to use between showering. Because of feeling like he is going to pass out in the shower he is now very reluctant to take a shower. I monitor him but sometimes he will get up in the middle of the night when he can't sleep and take one and I am a sound sleeper. He has also promised to stop doing that lol. He does drink a lot of water - with his enlarged prostate this also drives him nuts! Especially as he has a terrible time getting out of his chair. All other times his Atenolol keeps it at a very good level, even when he appears ready to pass out from going to and from the bathroom. He hasn't wanted me to call his doctor. Said he doesn't want any tests done or more medications given to him (on 8 different meds now). So I'm left to try and help him by 'gut' feeling.
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My husband was having "white outs" for years and we couldn't figure it out. When he became incontinent/leaky, we ended up at a urologist. It turned out that he was never emptying his bladder. Who knew: it was strange. However, a urolift by a urologist later, along with some meds and he is experiencing less dizziness and definitely better at night and less leaky. It was a simple procedure, fairly new. My husband's bladder has lost its flexibility, but works ok now that he is able to totally empty.
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Hi @billchitwood
So sorry he’s having such a hard time. It must be very hard for you as you only want to make him feel better. Could he try taking baths instead of showers? Have you tried more salt? It really helped with my Blood Pressure dropping even though I take Lasix 80mg. My problems happen when my weight goes down a couple of pounds overnight or I’m out in hot weather causing dehydration.
NJH