Hi everyone, at first, I apologize for possible mistakes, English is not my native language. I'm 32F and I've been diagnose with kidney failure 2 years ago, in 2024, with a GFR of 27.
After several tests, the nephrologist wasn't able to tell me why my GFR went from 80 in 2020 to 27 in 2024.
2 years later, my GFR is down to 21, my nephrologist is talking about dialysis, fistula, transplant. If my GFR continue to go down, I would be up for an fistula in late 2027 or early 2028.
The main issue (for me) is that I don't feel "sick" or anything, even if I have several medication a day, way less salty things than I did in the past.
The problem is because I don't feel sick, I'm not taking as much care as I should, like I'm not taking my kidney issues seriously. In my country, there is financial assistance for adults with serious sickness, but since I do not feel entitled to it, I refuse to apply.
For you, what was the point that made you realize that this kidney failure was a serious problem ?