Yesterday, I went down to the local pharmacy, at 4pm, to get the current flu vaccine, and a Covid booster (Pfizer). Like with the Shingrix vaccine, the injections themselves were not a particularly big deal.
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Spoonie news – Chronic Kidney Disease
9 SepApproximately three weeks ago, I was informed that my kidney function was “low”. There was a repeat test which confirmed that my eGFR was 51. That number suggests a possibility of early Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Because of the possibility of them contributing to that condition, I have been told to discontinue all NSAID medications. I had been using a prescription NSAID for a couple of years now to control fibromyalgia pain.
The good news, I guess, is that the flares so far since this change have been mild, though more frequent than previously. It was suggested to me that I use Extra Strength Tylenol. That’s slightly better than Skittles. But if I must accept the return of fibro pain on a regular basis in order to support kidney function, then that is what I shall do.
This past week, my PCP reached out to recommend a follow up visit in early February on this topic. My reading on the Internet suggests three months would be more common, but since this is apparently a mild case, I suppose a couple of extra months is no big deal.
So mote it be.
An Aging Trans Woman 