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[EntropyModel]

A good friend has recently been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. This person is in a self admitted state of denial currently, but were having lunch Friday to talk about it, so i'd appreciate any info before then. Its hard to get information from him on his condition. But, roughly I believe he as 75% functioning of his kidneys currently. I have researched quite a bit, but can't find much information on the following questions. I guess the first question, is it normal for someone with 75% function to have the following symptoms - - bloating stomach - chills/extreme fatigue onset SUDDENLY during exercise: this guy is a phenominal cyclist, yesterday we went for about 60 minute ride at very high itensity, he was fine until last 10 minutes when he got these symptoms and struggled to finish. I know this is happening often too him, because I know several of his other training partners. Is pushing his body hard through exercise dangerous for him? He is fully aware of hydration risk, and keeps fully hydrated, but are there other risks that intense exercise can put on someone with this condition? e.g. are very high heart rates OK, could breakdown of muscle tissue put extra stress on kidney? From what I read, this is a progressive disease, and it justs a question of management. But I cannot find any real numbers on average/typical progression?? I realize there's alot of factors to determine progression - He is 38, extremely fit, non smoker - that's the good news. Bad news is he's an ex-kick box fighter (who knows what damage), is bipolar, who tends to alcohol abuse and is on alot of meds for these which largely keeps him in check. But SHOULD HE DRINK ALCOHOL AT ALL? Lastly, what can be done to slow the progression? conventional or alternative ideas welcome. thanks, Mark

Edited by entropy, 07 November 2007 - 12:01 PM.

[maineman]

Mark, I'll give this a shot: You need to provide much more detail. "chronic kidney disease" is an umbrella term for many diseases. If you can get me his BUN and Creatinine numbers, his potassium, sodium and chloride numbers, his blood pressure and a list of his medications I can give you much more information. It would also be helpful to know just what disease he has.... the treatment and outcome is very different for each one. Muscle breakdown would be extremely dangerous for someone with kidney failure... as would dehydration. Alchohol is not specifically toxic to the kidneys, but if he is at risk for liver disease from alcohol, the combination of liver and kidney failure is extremely bad. At any age kidney disease is no joke. For a 38 year old its very serious. The best thing you can do as a friend is see to it that he is seeing the absolute best NEPHROLOGIST in your area. ASAP. Good luck. Let me know. mm

[Specul8]

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