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46. Having kidney disease may have saved my life

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Mon Oct 20, 2025, 12:41 PM

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When I was 76 (I am now almost 80) my doctor told me because my egfr was in the 50s I should see a nephrologist, so I did that and the nephrologist sent me for routine imaging that discovered renal cancer which led to the removal of one of my kidneys. It seems they got it in time (it was contained inside the kidney) and so far it has not metastasized. So without kidney disease I probably would never have found out about the cancer until it was too late. I have learned that even with one kidney and a very much reduced kidney function you can lead a normal life. Even with a gfr in the low 30s I am in no way prevented from doing all the things I always have done, so don't panic about it.

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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

Sending good vibes malaise Monday #4

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

Sending strength and a hug democrank Monday #20

🫂 mwmisses4289 Monday #21

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 Tuesday #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 Tuesday #55