Pain Management

[BlasterBob]

I think NSAIDS can also be problematic for people that have had a kidney removed. My Dad is one of those people, and he also has arthritis. His doctr told him he could take NSAIDs on occasion, but not often because it would stress his remaining kidney.

I just had my left kidney removed last April. The VA Doc took that along with the ureter and bladder cuff. The Doc did NOT make any mention that I should refrain from anything, only said to drink a LOT of water for the rest of my life. Hmm??

[Great-Kazoo]

I just had my left kidney removed last April. The VA Doc took that along with the ureter and bladder cuff. The Doc did NOT make any mention that I should refrain from anything, only said to drink a LOT of water for the rest of my life. Hmm??

Unfortunately doctors are not known for being informative. Unless you ask they "assume" you already know that.

I asked about a script I was given. Mentioned interaction with something else I was on. Fukin idiot said Oh yes maybe I should give you something else

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

I just had my left kidney removed last April. The VA Doc took that along with the ureter and bladder cuff. The Doc did NOT make any mention that I should refrain from anything, only said to drink a LOT of water for the rest of my life. Hmm??

I wouldn't sweat it, Bob. Are they checking your blood work regularly, I'm assuming?
I wouldn't take it by the handful, but I also wouldn't do that with two kidneys either.

[BlasterBob]

I wouldn't sweat it, Bob. Are they checking your blood work regularly, I'm assuming?
I wouldn't take it by the handful, but I also wouldn't do that with two kidneys either.

Yep, blood work every three months. Next week VA is going to get me in for Ultra Sound, CT scan and another cystoscopy which I will have at three month intervals for the rest of my life above the sod. I never look forward to the cystoscopy although they are pretty painless with the stuff they inject in the ole peter. All three of these tests within a three hour window. Worst part is waiting for the results of these tests. Hey, stay healthy Jeff.