I have lower back pain losing strength in arms itchy skin metallic taste dry mouth more frequent urination.
CommunityMemberdd80ea Member
I have had all that too, and I take tramadol, plus Midol, then I have a medication I take for the dry itchy skin.. use plenty of goat milk lotion, and ala vera
CommunityMemberd494cc Member
Same here I have lower back pain very itchy skin I am 3b one arm gets so hard to raise lately going to the bathroom quite often can't sleep at night having nightmares and dreams when awaken from them I can't go back to sleep and this is like about 3:00 am I went to my Dr appointment and he says keep on doing what you are doing will see you again in 6 months so I don't go back to him until Feb 2026 when I first got diagnosed it was scary but now my doctor is there to answer any questions I may have no dialysis so far I have a sister that is on dialysis 3 days a week so you pray for me and I to you we will keep the devil on the run bless each one of us thanks and my God bless
Sharon Brown Member
I also have low back pain and I use a walker-I'm now in stage 5 kidney disese and I will be starting dialysys--My doctor will be startng me on 2 days a week and I guess we will go from there-I wish you and your sister all the best! I'll be starting in Jan. 2026 Sharon Brown
daniel.malito Community Admin
Just wanted to chime in and give you our article on stage 5 in case it helps in any way: https://chronic-kidney-disease.net/late-stage Just know, no matter what, you are not alone and can always come here to chat, ask questions, vent, or just be with others who really get it! Keep on keepin' on, DPM