| Author | Subject: Re: Welcome New Bulletin Board Members |
| Janelle | Posted At 00:26:06 11/08/2001 Hi. Thanks for welcoming me. I find this really difficult to deal with. I have polycystic kidney disease. I received that diagnosis back in December of '98. But the doctors never talked about it or told me anything. My mom didn't have this condition affect her until later on in life so I thought I was pretty much okay and didn't think much of it. Well, just about a year and a half ago they had me make regular check-ups with a nephrologist. My Creatnin is at 3.3 rising steadily and my clearance is about 10%. I'm really scared. My doctor says I'll have to go on dialysis within 6 months to a year. Sometimes I'm positive and have a good attitude about this. Sometimes I get really depressed and resent the heck out of having to deal with this at the age of 27. Anyone have any good advice? Thank you for listening. |
| Connie | Re: Welcome New Bulletin Board Members (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 19:09:57 12/12/2001 Janelle, Sorry for you to go through this in young age; but life go on no matter what. I went through the same thought process 4 years ago,and I've been on CAPD for 3 years. Yes, I have to make adjustments to my routine. Still, I did a lot of things I wouldn't have chance to do in the past. I Started traveling, aerobics, and line dancing. Just keep a good attitude and life is not so bad after all. Good luck |