Okay, I had my Nephrology appointment last week and the
result was something of a reprieve. I weighed in at 114kg, reflecting too many sweets
and not enough exercise over the holidays, but the main thing was my GFR had
gone back up to 31. Last time out it had dipped to 25, raising fears I was
sliding towards failure, but the consultant now thinks my kidneys were 'too
dry' when the previous test was taken. It doesn't stop the inevitable, but it
pushes back the horizon and I’m grateful for that.
I had been a little worried the test results had been
compromised. The day after bloods were taken I got a call from the surgery
saying one of the four vials had been damaged in transit and 'could I come back
for another test'? At the time I was on the M40 heading north for New Year, so
that was a negative. Fortunately, it seems the damaged vial was one of the less
important tests. My blood pressure is good, so my medication has been left
alone, but I’ve been told to watch my potassium levels as they’re on the high
side. The potassium may well be the culprit behind my muscle cramps and probably
means the end of peanut based treats.
Whilst I was there I handed in my fourth semen sample for
andrology analysis; twelve months on and I’m still don't waiting for the all
clear from my vasectomy (although I do know my fertility is severely
limited).
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