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I am in such a state, I don't even know if I'm posting on the right section.....
Today I went to see a kidney specialist following an urgent referral by my GP. I have been told that I have CKD - Chronic Kidney Diease and Kidney scarring both irreversible. My kidneys are only functioning at 40% out of 100%. It will not get better, it may remain stable or it may deteriorate. The Consultant asserts that it has been caused by 14 years on Lithium.
Today I have begun lifetime monitoring particularly on my blood pressure, but the damage has been done.
Since this morning as realisation sets in, my mood has begun to sink and my anxiety increase, I have incessant thoughts beginning to race through my head...some of which are a bit dire. then I pull myself together but it doesn't last very long. The one thing I know I shouldn't be doing is smoking, but I've been at it all day, can't stop.
The one thing I ask of anybody out there who is given the option of taking lithium...think very carefully. Even though I had all the regular blood tests, it's still happened. I've no wish to alarm anybody, but please be aware of your options.
QF.
Today I went to see a kidney specialist following an urgent referral by my GP. I have been told that I have CKD - Chronic Kidney Diease and Kidney scarring both irreversible. My kidneys are only functioning at 40% out of 100%. It will not get better, it may remain stable or it may deteriorate. The Consultant asserts that it has been caused by 14 years on Lithium.
Today I have begun lifetime monitoring particularly on my blood pressure, but the damage has been done.
Since this morning as realisation sets in, my mood has begun to sink and my anxiety increase, I have incessant thoughts beginning to race through my head...some of which are a bit dire. then I pull myself together but it doesn't last very long. The one thing I know I shouldn't be doing is smoking, but I've been at it all day, can't stop.
The one thing I ask of anybody out there who is given the option of taking lithium...think very carefully. Even though I had all the regular blood tests, it's still happened. I've no wish to alarm anybody, but please be aware of your options.
QF.