CKD: Born With Pelvic Kidney

By Lyndee

1 min read

I was born with a pelvic kidney. I didn't learn this until I was 60. I used to get pain in my stomach. Mom said, "You have a cold in your stomach." So I would put a hot water bag on it and it went away. Little did I know, my kidneys were the problem. As I grew up, I had a lot of kidney problems and UTIs. Only when I was hospitalized for a kidney infections, did I find out I had a pelvic kidney. At that time I was 60 yrs old. I had chronic kidney disease (CKD). Now I'm 74 and still fighting.

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minel-cannucciari Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention username="Lyndee" user-id="8401224"/>, thank you for being willing to share your story with us. Wow! How did you feel after learning you had a pelvic kidney? I could see it potentially bringing up a lot of different emotions, especially not knowing about it until later in life. Glad to hear that you've found your way to this community and are still fighting 💚 Warmly, Minel (Team Member)
Lyndee Member
I was upset because noone found it earlier in my life. Now I was 60 to old to make a difference. I thought But life and God makes a difference. I now found CKD and life is good. I drink alot of nettle tea .Doesn't taste good. But it works. Now I'm 74 still living life. Thanks to God.
1. Sabad Khaire Moderator & Contributor
 Hello <inline-mention username="Lyndee" user-id="8401224"/>, I must say I get the frustration of not finding out earlier, as I was confused about why I found I had CKD when I was stage 3 or that it was a genetic disease. But I'm happy to hear your life is good and that nettle tea helps you, Amazing your 74, positive and how strong-willed you are. Thanks, Sabad.
Diane Talbert Moderator & Contributor
Hello <inline-mention username="Lyndee" user-id="8401224"/>, You made my heart beam reading this. So sorry you are going through it but happy you are doing all that you can to live with it. I've never tried nettle tea. I just looked it up and it seems it has a lot of benefits. I'm going to look into this. Thanks for sharing this part of your journey with us. Diane (Team Member)
Alvin Talbert Moderator & Contributor
Hi <inline-mention username="Lyndee" user-id="8401224"/> , This had to be difficult news to hear after all these years. But it is good to see that you are still in good spirits about all that has happen. So let us know how you are doing and that's for sharing your story and I know it will help others. Alvin (Team Member)
Diane Talbert Moderator & Contributor
Hello <inline-mention username="Lyndee" user-id="8401224"/> , just following up to see how you are doing. We haven't heard from you in a while. How are things going? Diane (Team Member)
Lyndee Member
I'm still doing good. I went from Stage 3 A to Stage 3B I still am drinking nettle tea. Life is a hard road for all people, so I just keep going.
1. Diane Talbert Moderator & Contributor
 Hello <inline-mention username="Lyndee" user-id="8401224"/> , Thanks for responding. Did your doctor ever tell you what was affecting your kidneys? Mine was high blood pressure and diabetes. I have them both under control now and looking forward to getting off medication. At my last kidney doctor appointment, he said my numbers had improved. I will continue to eat right and exercise to live a long life like you are doing and have a positive attitude. You have to tell us more about kettle tea. It seems to be helping. Diane (Team Member)