Blindsided

ron50
ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Ive always known that cancer didn't get me. And I was right I've survived stage 3 cc for over ten yrs.
I always wonderred what would get me. Now I know. My doc found some protein in a routine urine test last month. Thought he would do a twenty four hour protein urine test where they check how much protein your kidneys leak inthat time. The baseline is a max of 150 units it appears i leaked 2110 units . The prognosis appears to be renal failure or end stage kidney disease. Treatments are none,kidney transplant or dialysis. Given that i can't get an appointment to see a speacialist for three months i may not make it to options two or three. Such is life ,Ron.
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  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #2
    So here's my question.........which one of mine would you prefer, the left or the right kidney? There is a reason I have 2, right? Maybe to share with the rest of the class? Seriously, I would do this for any friend of mine!

    Hugs, and stay strong,

    Stacy
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #3
    Hi Ron,

    Thank you for sharing your latest challenge with us. Please know that you will be in our hearts and prayers. Sending you courage and strength to fight your new battle.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #4
    I'm with StacyGleaso, in which one do you prefer? You beat cancer, you can ge through this.
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #5
    hi ron,

    I am so so sorry to hear about this. Prayers for a donor are on their way!

    peace, emily
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  • Monicaemilia
    Monicaemilia Member Posts: 455 Member
    #7
    Ron: I am so sorry to hear that you are not well, but you beat cancer once, and you can definitely win this battle. I know a lot of people who have been on dialysis for years, giving them time to obtain a transplant. You have been such a wonderful example of survivorship, and I know that you will do the same with this new challenge. Monica
  • moniquebar
    moniquebar Member Posts: 57
    #8
    Ron,

    I am so, so sorry to hear your news. You are such a fantastic contributor and a shining ray of hope on this forum, so I hope that we can be here for you, as you have been there for others.

    Best,
    Monique
  • SheilaU
    SheilaU Member Posts: 2
    #9
    What an amazing support group you have here.
    You have a cart of kidneys to choose from.
    you already create miracles, do it again......
  • drmrgirl47
    drmrgirl47 Member Posts: 129
    #10
    Hi Ron,
    I am so very sorry to hear about this. You have always been an inspiration to me. Know that I will keep you in my prayers. You are very strong and you will get through this. Peace, Annette
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #11
    StacyGleaso said:

    So here's my question.........which one of mine would you prefer, the left or the right kidney? There is a reason I have 2, right? Maybe to share with the rest of the class? Seriously, I would do this for any friend of mine!

    Hugs, and stay strong,

    Stacy

    Thanks Stacie and everyone that has posted. I appreciate your support and friendship.
    Even if I got into a specialist tomorrow ,they probably couldn't save my kidneys, they have misdiagnosed or ignored my symptoms for nearly two years. Sound familiar?
    A word of warning though eight of my last nine scopes I had fleet prep where I would drink a small glass of prep then nine glasses of water instead of making up several litres of prep and drinking that. Last scope they would not supply the fleet because it had been implicated with causing severe kidney damage. I don't drink or smoke so there is a good chance that the fleet was my downfall.
    As i said such is life . I'm in a fair bit of pain from kidneys and a burning neuropathy in hands ,feet and other less pleasant places. I am finding it hard to work if not impoossible but the rent still has to be paid so I keep trying. I guess I'll live till I die. All the best to you all Ron.
  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure Member Posts: 405 Member
    #12
    So sorry to hear about this. There must be a way to get in to see a specialist sooner! Maybe camp on the steps until they see you??? Anyway, I'm with everyone else, you will get through this just as you have the CC. You are in my prayers.
    Faith
  • 4law
    4law Member Posts: 110
    #13
    I don't understand why you can't get in to see someone sooner. I don't know anything about kidney disease, but it seems pretty clear to me that you should see a specialist immediately. I don't know where you live, but if I were in your shoes, I would travel as far as necessary in order to see a doctor right away. It simply is not acceptable that you should have to wait 3 months for an appointment. Please don't give up -- make calls, park yourself on the steps of a specialist or travel as far as you have to go in order to see someone now. You mentioned that your symptoms were ignored or misdiagnosed for 2 years -- find a new doctor and do it now, and/or a lawyer. Call your local newspapers and TV stations and let the world know about having to wait 3 months. The squeeky wheel gets oiled. Please don't lay back and do nothing. Never give up.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #14
    Get thee to someone else. Do you need me to become a hag??? I did with my treatment 'team' and got action!!!!

    I am sending big warm hugs to you, Ron! I know you better, you will fight and fight again! There are many matches for kidney transplants, as Stacy pointed out, we can do well on one.

    Please keep us posted, dearheart! And thanks for the update on the Fleet...I'm headed for a scope, and will ask for different options (I never get past the first 1/2 bottle anyway...).

    Hugs, kathi
  • apache4
    apache4 Member Posts: 272 Member
    #15
    You must be so upset by this news. Probably a bit depressed also. Don't let the bad thoughts take over. Fight to get something done ASAP. I have gotten depressed a few time (Stage IV mets to liver) and find myself thinking dark thoughts. When I feel better, I could kick myself for even thinking about giving up. No one can tell another that they have no hope and that includes the doctors! No one knows why, when or where we will not survive...now does not have to be your time, no matter what they say. Get on their butts and don't let them take the fight away from you. My thoughts will be with you. Linda
  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
    #16
    Hi Ron,

    Well that just stinks (I was going to use another word but didn't want to offend anyone). Very sorry to hear this latest challenge you are dealing with. I know from your posts over the years that you've had your share and then some. Please keep us posted. We're all here for you.

    Howard
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #17
    Ron,

    I would definitely ask for a sooner appt. Good luck as you begin your next hurdle

    Maureen
  • rmap59
    rmap59 Member Posts: 266
    #18
    Hi Ron,
    I have always enjoyed your upbeat posts on this forum and thought of you as a fighter. Please put your gloves back on, we need you around here.
    My step father who felt like my father fought kidney disease for 5 years with dialysis they taught him to do at home. He lived to see his great grandaughter born and many other happy moments. My prayers are with you.
    Robin
  • dn220
    dn220 Member Posts: 79 Member
    #19
    I too, would offer a kidney, but I only have 1 myself. I( had renal cell carcinoma before they found my CC and lost 1 kidney last year to that. Seems to me like in your case you could get an appt before that esp if another doc refers u or if you go to an ER. You said it yourself, you beat the cancer and you can beat this too. Its tough I know cuz I have terrible time with my 1 kidney and my bladder as it was damaged during surgery and now is on the side of my body and attached to my leg muscle, lots of bladder pain and incontinence, but dont give up, fight this too and find a doc to see u right away.
    Deb
  • valley
    valley Member Posts: 94
    #20
    Ron

    Your posts have helped me get through the past 21/2 years my husband has faced stage 3 rectal cancer. You would always put a smile on my face and make my day. Please take care of yourself again and you will make it through this difficult time. I have a friend that has been living with one kidney for 50 years, she is now 93 years old and still ready to go! Keep you in my prayers.

    Val
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #21
    Ron, I know this must be quite a blow after all you've already been through. I agree with many others that you should not stop until you find a way for someone to see you sooner than 3 months. That is totally ridiculous!

    Just a word of encouragement. WHEN you do get kidney donor, know that you can live a full, happy and active life with just one. I just turned 55, and I've always had just 1. *hugs*

    Gail

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