Kidney Conditions Forum - Chronic Kidny Failure

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Q: Chronic Kidny Failure

asked by: gav4010 on July 9th, 2007

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hi, i have been looking to speak to someone in the same boat as me for a while now. I was diagnosed with kidney failure about two years ago now. I am 24 and have been interested in health and fitness for years, i was actually studying health and fitness when i was diagnosed which was a little ironic! I am due to go into hospital in two weeks to have a catheter inserted for dialysis to start and im not looking forward to it! Is there anyone else out there about the same age who still keeps fit but has kidney failure? Any advice on dialysis and how anyone else coped would be well appreciated, thanks Gav.

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hopesprings2

replied on July 16th, 2007

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Re: Chronic Kidny Failure

gav4010 wrote:

Isure some on here can help you out i hope.What caused this problem for you?
Maybe you can get a kidney.God bless you

hatfield

replied on August 2nd, 2007

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Hi Gav. I just want you to know that you're in my thoughts. I have always worried about this problem myself, however, I was born with only 1 of my kidneys. In the back of my mind I worry, even though I've been lucky so far.. I'm 25. Stay strong, and keep us updated on how you're doing.

Colt Stevens

replied on August 24th, 2007

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Hi Gav,

I was on Heamodialysis for a few months aged 15 in '93/94 before i had my fathers kidney.

I didn't experience any issues playing soccer/fitness training personally although obviosuly with kidney function descresing you will be feeling a lot more tired and have less energy...

It's difficult to generalize as we are all different..

janicepink

replied on February 10th, 2009

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Chronic Kidney Failure

Hi Gav. We are both on the same boat and I know that it's going to be really tough from the point of the diagnosis throughout. It may seem very difficult but it's not impossible. IMO, the best way to cope with the disease is through the comfort of the loving people that surrounds me. They help alter the depression incurred by my renal failure and I hope that could help you too. Stay strong buddy, think positive!

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