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Constantly Thirsty

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I'm no expert on Kidneys at all, sorry! (not even certain what rate it's supposed to be)

But you'd think if your kidneys were working harder, the rate would increase, well I would anyway. So perhaps it signifies they aren't working hard enough, which they should be considering you are drinking 4 litres a day. That's a lot........ just checked, blokes are sposed to drink approx. 2.5L a day and ladies 2L, except they expect c 20% of it to come from food rather than drink specifically.

Have they checked your U&E (blood test) to see what your sodium and potassium are doing?
 
Thanks. eGFR Perfect =100 but, kidney function declines with age. I have been told that some loss of kidney function is one of the complications of diabetes. Mine is 62. Going by what I have read, this is stage 2 ckd (chronic kidney disease). I am confused because I have only been diagnosed 10 months ago as Type 2 and I am only on metformin. No insulin. Bg between 6-8 on randon testing. I don't attend Hospital or see diabetic specialist nurse etc, just managed by my GP. Any one else have similar problems? Any advice? J
 
trophywench said:
I'm no expert on Kidneys at all, sorry! (not even certain what rate it's supposed to be)

But you'd think if your kidneys were working harder, the rate would increase, well I would anyway. So perhaps it signifies they aren't working hard enough, which they should be considering you are drinking 4 litres a day. That's a lot........ just checked, blokes are sposed to drink approx. 2.5L a day and ladies 2L, except they expect c 20% of it to come from food rather than drink specifically.

Have they checked your U&E (blood test) to see what your sodium and potassium are doing?
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Hi Jenny, I am awaiting blood tests osmology and admission profile so I am guessing the sodium, potassium and calcium etc, will be included in that. J :>)
 
Hi Jen, Osmology was ok. Have not been very well. Waiting on Urology appointment now. Had urine retention again (5th time since march). Had catheter in situ; now removed. Now have bladder/kidney infection (ecoli) on top of chest infection. Sugars have been affected due to infections. Just seem to go from one infection to another. Very tired and weak with generalised muscle pain. I exercise as much as I can with gentle pilates. I take regular vit C and zinc for my immune system. Any other suggestions? Thanks J
 
No, not the urine retention. It's just that in even slightly impaired renal function metformin, which is excreted in the kidneys, can build up in the system and cause some of the other symptoms you have- the tiredness and muscle pain. You should discuss this with your doctors. Metformin should be used with caution in folk with kidney problems, and it might be inappropriate in your case, though that, of course, is for your doctors to decide. Ask them.​
 
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