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Anyone with CKD can give me answers or advise?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 27, 2023 | Replies (51)

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@sallylynn

Hi Kamama. I am home from ER. All my tests came back ok. Praise God. They did say I have nephropathy but do not have an answer to as why. They ran about 10 tests including urinalysis .They didn't relate my itching, tingling, burning, pins and needles to my kidneys. They prescribed gabapentin for me. If this does not help, they advised my Primary refers me to a neurologist. Although I feel relief of my test results, I am in the dark why I have this. The doctor said the bone pain is probably do the nephropathy. They gave me medicine at the hospital to ease the symptoms, but I still have the symptoms. I wish to thank you for response, that was very kind.

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@sallylynn, glad your labs were ok. If you have nephropathy, seeing a nephrologist would be a good plan. I happen to know that as people grow older, mild nephropathy isn't all that unusual.

I'm also a diabetic so am used to the pins and needles of diabetic nerve damage but many kidney websites also say itching can have many causes, including too much or too little potassium or phosphorus in the bloodstream. I'm not a doctor, I'm just passing along what I have read or experienced.

I can relate to the burning itching especially, though, as I had shingles several years ago and still have burning itching where the shingles lesions were. I'm also convinced that the physiological trauma of the shingles contributed to my sudden eGFR decrease and the necessity for urgent dialysis. Fortunately, I've recovered somewhat and no longer need dialysis.

Am sending you positive vibes that your labs stay stable.