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I_UndergroundPanther

(13,297 posts) Mon Oct 20, 2025, 09:45 AM Oct 20

Well shit. I have kidney disease. [View all]

Waiting for the meds my doc ordered. Also he wants to put me on farxiga for my diabeties. I am kinda scared to take it don’t want the crotch rot problem. But it protects my kidneys and heart.

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Well shit. I have kidney disease. [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Oct 20 OP

Healing vibes on the way to you, Panther! SheltieLover Oct 20 #1

Me, too SARose Oct 20 #2

Oh no! DUgosh Oct 20 #3

Sending good vibes malaise Oct 20 #4

Healing energy and comfort to you I_UndergroundPanther 💚💖 Clouds Passing Oct 20 #5

Same here. I've had it it now for about 20 years. LuckyCharms Oct 20 #6

Good thing you were well-informed about medications! 70sEraVet Oct 20 #31

+1 LuckyCharms Oct 20 #32

My GP is PROUD of the fact that he is free to spend as much time with 70sEraVet Oct 20 #35

That's fantastic! Mine usually spends over 30 minutes with me... LuckyCharms Oct 20 #37

I haven't been impressed with any of my doctors since Marcus Welby. Silent Type Oct 20 #34

Sorry to read this. irisblue Oct 20 #7

For what it's worth..... Happy Hoosier Oct 20 #8

I think it may work well for Type 2 diabetics... LuckyCharms Oct 20 #14

My best vibes for you, my dear I UndergroundPanther! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 20 #9

Sorry to hear that, IUP. Haggard Celine Oct 20 #10

Well damn markie Oct 20 #11

That's my standard greeting to strangers on the street. LuckyCharms Oct 20 #17

"How's your perineum today?" would be less verbose AZJonnie Oct 20 #39

Love ya too, Jonnie! LuckyCharms Oct 20 #40

I take Farxiga. I have diabetes and have heart issues as well as kidney issues. OLDMDDEM Oct 20 #12

I take jardiance and... S/V Loner Oct 20 #13

Same here. no problems thus far with Jardianz, Prairie_Seagull Oct 20 #15

When I realized that poor hygiene was... S/V Loner Oct 20 #30

drink more water WhiteTara Oct 20 #16

Same here BeerBarrelPolka Oct 20 #18

Damnation !!!!!! Thank goodness youve got a doctor monitoring it !!! Karadeniz Oct 20 #19

Sending strength and a hug democrank Oct 20 #20

🫂 mwmisses4289 Oct 20 #21

Healing thoughts coming your way Nevilledog Oct 20 #22

Hugs to you. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 20 #23

Sending good vibes and strength to you. I am sorry to hear this. LoisB Oct 20 #24

Sending you best wishes and energy to make the best possible decisions and stabilize then thrive ❤️ MLAA Oct 20 #25

Sending love IGoToDU Oct 20 #26

That sucks. I'm sorry. You have a lot of support and good ideas here. 1WorldHope Oct 20 #27

Sorry to hear it Farmer-Rick Oct 20 #28

Sad to read this I_UndergroudPanther! CountAllVotes Oct 20 #29

In addition to scrupulous personal hygiene "south of the equator," so to speak... 3catwoman3 Oct 20 #33

I have had kidney disease for over 20 years due to NSAIDs LetMyPeopleVote Oct 20 #36

Gosh, Panther, I'm so sorry to learn this. hamsterjill Oct 20 #38

I'm sending you strength, peace, and healing energy, Panther. slightlv Oct 20 #41

If it helps I am scorpio I_UndergroundPanther Oct 20 #51

I hope your sister can get what she needs, somehow! electric_blue68 Tuesday #54

Wishing you health Richluu Oct 20 #42

I'm so sorry to hear this from a fellow DU'er! Educate us, please, what caused the diabetes to form? nt Exp Oct 20 #43

Sending you healing thoughts. Joinfortmill Oct 20 #44

Very sorry to hear this. bluestarone Oct 20 #45

Having kidney disease may have saved my life Jersey Devil Oct 20 #46

I'm on Farxiga relayerbob Oct 20 #47

I'm sorry, Panther. I hope they get it under control very soon. brer cat Oct 20 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh Oct 20 #49

Taking FARXIGA coincided with urological issues live love laugh Oct 20 #50

Shit I_UndergroundPanther Oct 20 #52

Take good care. spanone Oct 20 #53

Dang! Good luck for stabilization, and then much improvement! electric_blue68 Tuesday #55