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WhiteTara

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16. drink more water

Reply to I_UndergroundPanther (Original post)

Mon Oct 20, 2025, 10:32 AM

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And as Mr WT's nephrologist says, you only need 10% of your kidney function to live. But, the doc's recommendation is definitely drink more water.

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

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

Me, too SARose Monday #2

Oh no! DUgosh Monday #3

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

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

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

+1 LuckyCharms Monday #32

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

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

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

Sorry to read this. irisblue Monday #7

For what it's worth..... Happy Hoosier Monday #8

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

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

Sorry to hear that, IUP. Haggard Celine Monday #10

Well damn markie Monday #11

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

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

Love ya too, Jonnie! LuckyCharms Monday #40

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

I take jardiance and... S/V Loner Monday #13

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

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

drink more water WhiteTara Monday #16

Same here BeerBarrelPolka Monday #18

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

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Healing thoughts coming your way Nevilledog Monday #22

Hugs to you. ProudMNDemocrat Monday #23

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

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

Sending love IGoToDU Monday #26

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

Sorry to hear it Farmer-Rick Monday #28

Sad to read this I_UndergroudPanther! CountAllVotes Monday #29

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

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

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

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

If it helps I am scorpio I_UndergroundPanther Monday #51

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

Wishing you health Richluu Monday #42

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

Sending you healing thoughts. Joinfortmill Monday #44

Very sorry to hear this. bluestarone Monday #45

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

I'm on Farxiga relayerbob Monday #47

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

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Taking FARXIGA coincided with urological issues live love laugh Monday #50

Shit I_UndergroundPanther Monday #52

Take good care. spanone Monday #53

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