Kidneys

[Lynn]

I'm om IV meds again for the second time this month <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">
My doc sent me for bloodwork today, you know the usual stuff. But this time he is checking up on my kidneys...I'm embarassed to ask, but why would he do this? I know CF effects every organ in the body, but I need some education on kidneys. Please and Thank you. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[anonymous]

Hey Lynn,
My dr. does this all the time when I'm on IV meds. I usually do Tobra and Merropennen (sp). He orders this to make sure my kidneys are filtering the meds and tollerating them without any irritation. If you think about it, our kidneys have to endure a lot with all of the foreign meds in our systems and, at least my dr, likes to keep track to make sure my body, as a whole is functioning well. I know that some meds (Tobra) can affect your hearing if the levels are too high, so this also is a good measure. Hope this helps. Kelli
26 w/CF

 

[anonymous]

Hi Lynn
i am 28 years old with cf.I have a major problem with my kidneys.I am starting aimodialysis next week.And we are planing for a kidney tx next may.I don't know what was the reason.I believe that is good for you end your doctor to check the kidneys.So you won't have to come in my condition.
There is nothing to afraid of.
Good Luck to you.
Olympus (my story is in Damaged kidneys..)