It seems I have kidney failure.
 

Being treated, for various ailments, at the hospital for a while now. Last year a blood test picked up a problem with my Kidneys function. Further tests revealed the right one is fucked and the left one isn't doing so well.

Family and friends know. No treatment, unless I want to fly to India and buy a kidney or two, which at my age is a waste of money. So just in case I stop or slow down posting, you will all know.


I'm off to get a sun tan in the garden. Then cooking a nice Thai Curry for lunch, from scratch.

Not doing so well. What does that mean? How much % of functionality has it?

I am just calling a surgeon that removed a kidney to a close person 6 months ago ( for a regular exam).

In previous years, were you taking care about kidneys? I mean, drinking enough water every day?

Good luck Paul.

This doesn't sound good.

Sorry to hear that that must be a hard thing to deal with.

Wow, sorry to hear of your health issues. Hoping for the best.

Very sorry to hear that, Paul. I hope you can find a solution. Go easy on the chili peppers.

so you gonna start selling meth?

:)

Sorry to hear about this. Hang in there.

Sucks to get old but we all do it.

Good luck and dont stop looking for out of the box options that can help.

Sorry to hear that Paul. With some clean living, lots of vegetables, a bit of dialysis and some luck I'm sure you can be around here annoying the piss out of us for another 20 years or so ;)


WTF??

Hope you get well soon Paul. This does somewhat explain your fascination with how many bathrooms mindgeek has...

Sucks dude, sorry to hear...

good luck. My father had big problems with kidneys, but with new medicines it is solved..

Sorry to hear Paul

You've done a lot in your life and helped a lot out in this industry

Good Luck

Get better, sending positive vibes your way!

Best wishes.

I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through Paul. From the bottom of my heart I wish you the very best of luck.

I am in my mid forties now, and obviously over weight. I've lost about thirty or forty pounds in the past four years, with another twenty pounds to go. I am working towards setting myself up to be healthy when I get older. I see my mother, age seventy, who can barely make up the stairs. On the other hand, I see my seventy-one year old friend Bob who bikes forty miles a day. I know which one I want to be like and I am working towards that.

Good luck Paul.

Get well and good luck man!

Sorry to hear that Paul...

Get well, the greatest fight ever

as you age work your legs... strong legs are the key, that and strong core

jeezus :(

sad to hear

I had cancer 9 years ago and the only treatment was an intense chemo course. That damaged my kidneys. No one would have given me 9 years back then, so I'm a winner.

get well soon

All my best to you!. Ive had kidney problems since birth. Neither of my kidneys ever functioned at 100%. Ive lost some % of functioning of both.

And I had/have cancer, being diagnosed three years ago. And yes, kidneys are critical for cancer care and chemo. Most of the time people dont realize that chemo really fucks with your kidneys. If you dont have sufficient kidney function, there is no chemo.

Kidneys are life. People think its as easy as just getting dialysis. It might be, unless you really need you kidneys for something else.

Good luck Paul ! Thoughts are with you.

Very sorry to hear this Paul :(

Stay strong, Paul.

Hey Paul, sorry to hear that buddy. Stay positive - there might be some good options out there.

email sent

Get well Paul.

This is great news congrats!

Now you know what was causing the sluggishness, foggy mind and memory issues.

I don't believe "No treatment" means you can't do meds & dialysis right? What meds did they give you? When is your first dialysis? How often will you need to go in?

Oh wow man. I'm sorry to hear about that. Hope you are able to get well.

Sorry to hear this.
My wife is going through the same. It is getting to where I take her to the Kidney dr sometimes twice a week.
Good Luck.

RIP Paul Markham :(

Sorry Paul. Keep enjoying life, and as PR_Glen said, fresh whole food is essential. With a blender and a juice extractor, and organic fruits & vegetables (mostly greens) you can take in essential nutrients. Also, medical cannabis oil, because why not?!

Sorry to hear that Paul. Sending positive vibes your way.

Stop being such a shitstain. Really annoying.

Sorry to hear this Paul...

If you want to share I'm curious to hear more about your kidney problem, is getting a new kidney the only solution. Do you know exactly why your kidneys are not doing well? What kind of treatment are you getting?

Have you been suggested to avoid certain foods or drinks?

I guess anything that put pressure on the kidneys will just make it worse.

Enjoy the sun...