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Change in bowel habits

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gillian_25383
gillian_25383

I have CKD3.Usually my problem is constipation.Recently my fluid retention has got worse but conversely I now have extremely soft bowel movements.Could this be a sign of worsening kidney function.My dad ended up on dialysis but is dead so cannot ask him.Any advice gratefully welcome

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    Guest gillian_25383

    Posted

    Hi Gillian

    What was main cause of your fluid retention in first place?

    Are you on diruretics? Do you have high BP or heart disease, vascular problems?

    I have ckd3b and my mum ckd4 neither of us have had fluid retention but we havent any other medical problems so I wonder if your increased retention is due to other things?

    Get your Dr to check you over or review your medications if any?

    Hope you get sorted soon!

    • gillian_25383
      gillian_25383 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks for replying.I have multiple problems including cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure and am also on methotrexate injections for PMR/inflammatory arthritis so I would be totally guessing as to where the problems is coming from.Am on furosemide 20mg but is not making much difference.My blood sodium level too high so for all I know it could also be a factor.If I was a pet I would have been put down by now 😂.Hope you are keeping well.Hiccoughs always seem to hit when least expected -that's life ?

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      Guest gillian_25383

      Posted

      Oh wow! So it is very hard to determine the cause of your increased retention.

      I would definately get it checked as the last thing you want is heart failure! Which increased fluid retention is a sign.

      If you are having increased shortness of breath please get a check up sooner rather than later. ☺

      Hope you get better soon x

    • gillian_25383
      gillian_25383 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks. Have got my long term condition check up tomorrow and GP is phoning Wednesday pm to discuss blood test results so might get some clarity then .Take care
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