** My Symptoms – Current and Progression

As  for my health now Nov. 7, 2008 :

Here is some info on symptoms of Kidneys Failing,  the ones in red are what I’m experiencing.

What are the warning signs of kidney disease?
There are a number of warning signs of kidney disease but what is important to know is that kidney disease tends to develop SILENTLY, and can destroy 50% of normal kidney function before there are any symptoms. Some signs that kidney function may be declining are:

• Foamy or bloody urine      ( sounds trippy, but not yet )
• Fatigue -  this is the biggest one for me,   If I slow down after work I get Really tired,  if I keep        active I can stay ahead of it, but get gasses fast if I’m at the gym or something )
• Loss of appetite which can lead to weight loss, ( I eat less and have been losing muscle mass, even in my chicken legs if you can imagine that ).
• Nausea  ( we wont count that flight home from vegas, or several dinner party mixing nights )
• Headaches
• Frequent night time urination.
• Puffiness of ankles, feet, or eyes.
• Persistent generalized itching, not too bad, magnified by dry winters or hot tubing.
• Bad taste in the mouth, esp if i overdo Protein.
• Shortness of breath, i get winded really fast.
  
• Leg Cramps esp. at night.
• Info source    BC Kidney Foundation ( link also on left side )
  

So as you can see,  Its not Painful or unmanageable, just annoying at this point ( 21 % function left ).

see ya.