I'm worried about my kidneys. It's hard not to with the information I have. Trying to keep a sense of perspective, but my mind keeps wandering to different things that could be wrong. My eGFR is objectively bad, and that's what worries me most. I've been trying to drink more fluids, but I can't help but notice the way my body just seems to hang onto them. I drank 44oz of (sodium free) seltzer water and nothing happened. I didn't need to go to the bathroom for 8+ hours and when I did go, it was just the usual amount. That doesn't seem right, although this isn't the first time I've noticed my body no longer seems to respond to increased fluid intake. I think I first noticed that a year or two ago.

Dad said my great uncle had kidney cancer, but AFAIK, that's the only relative who has ever experienced kidney problems.

I'm trying to remember that at least I have a few things going for me. My blood pressure was 100/64 last week, so that's good. High BP is bad for your kidneys. I don't eat as much protein as the average American, and too much protein can hurt the kidneys. I have been losing weight despite, as it turns out, not getting enough thyroid hormone. Dr. B says none of the meds I am on should be hurtful to my kidneys as they are metabolized by the liver. And I am taking fewer medications overall.

I also keep thinking about that time my old dog R got sick and they said she was in kidney failure. They seemed to think it was a longstanding issue, but it definitely wasn't and she was fine after she had that tampon or whatever it was removed from her stomach. My eGFR is concerning, but maybe it's not too late to reverse things. It certainly seems like kidney issues are not something the doctors I've seen so far have known anything about.

I just need to get in to see the nephrologist because he is the only one who will be able to figure out if they're damaged or failing or what. I need to know if there's anything I should be doing to preserve their functioning - fluids, diet, etc.

Trying not to worry too much. I'd feel better if I'd received the latest labs from my endo but it's been a week and nothing. I am starting to wonder if he forgot what he was going to order. He couldn't seem to make up his mind when we talked.