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CiscoKidney07
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Username: Gregg

Post Number: 5434
Registered: 03-2008
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I went to see my local nephrologist today. As a result, I no longer have to take famotadine. I do have to start taking a baby aspirin each day. Depending on what my numbers are from my next A1c, I may be able to drop the glipizide!
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papillonbleu
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Username: Papillonbleu

Post Number: 2219
Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 - 07:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I always find it to be good news when one can take one less medication especially if it signals improvement in one's own health. Congratulations as I know that you work hard and put so much effort in all that you do. I hope that you may be able to drop the other medication as well when the time comes.
Bobbiejo
Forum Leader-Multivisceral
dx: GERD 1995, gastroparesis 2002, pseudo-obstruction of the bowel 2004
multivisceral transplant, 6 organs, 10/06/05
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital

CiscoKidney07
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Username: Gregg

Post Number: 5437
Registered: 03-2008
Posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 - 07:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Dropping glipizide as of this morning. Have a bone density scan this morning.
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papillonbleu
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Username: Papillonbleu

Post Number: 2220
Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 07:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I hope your bone density test turns out well. This is something I have trouble with as I have developed osteopenia of the thigh and osteoporosis of the spine. I have been on the annual Reclast infusion for a few years and can not yet tell that it is helping. Anyway, I wish you the best and am glad that you were able to drop another medication.
Bobbiejo
Forum Leader-Multivisceral
dx: GERD 1995, gastroparesis 2002, pseudo-obstruction of the bowel 2004
multivisceral transplant, 6 organs, 10/06/05
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital

CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg

Post Number: 5439
Registered: 03-2008
Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

They said that I have slight osteopenia and want to look again in a few years. It is good to drop the glipizide, though.
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papillonbleu
Forum Leader
Username: Papillonbleu

Post Number: 2223
Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 07:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I am sorry you have osteopenia. Do you have your vitamin D level checked? Mine was really low the first time it was checked after a bone density scan, so I was put on supplemental vitamin D of 50,000 IU once a month until it got up to some above low normal. My doctors then have me stop the supplement because they do not want my vitamin D to get to high so as not to bolster the immune system too much. After time, my levels then drop, and I have to take the supplement again. It has become a cycle, but I am willing to do what I can to keep my bones as strong as possible. Do you do anything specific to help your bones if you do not mind me asking? I hope that you can find an effective way to prevent your bones from getting weaker. Best of wishes and many hugs.
Bobbiejo
Forum Leader-Multivisceral
dx: GERD 1995, gastroparesis 2002, pseudo-obstruction of the bowel 2004
multivisceral transplant, 6 organs, 10/06/05
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital

CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg

Post Number: 5441
Registered: 03-2008
Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 07:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Apparently, mine is not bad, although I will probably mention it to my post transplant coordinator at Barnes to see what if anything they want to do with the information.
If you are going through hell, keep going-Winston Churchill

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