Reason for feeling so ill.

Well, it seems part of the reason for me feeling so bad is that my kidneys are deteriorating. I have a GFR count of 16, up from 14, (classed as stage 5 kidney failure) and normal is over 90, and creatinine levels of 293, normal is below 80.

It seems that each time I have a treatment it causes more damage. I have another blood test on Friday and hope it has gone up a bit more. It seems wise now not to take the January Frankfurt appointment; it could have been the death of me.

My nurse friend Clare suggested the initial blood test as I was so ill and she suspected the result. My GP should have picked up that my kidney function was falling rapidly, but didn’t. Not good.
I do feel a bit better, though still not right, but obviously needed the break from treatment.
I urge all Mesothelioma patients going for treatment to keep an eye on their GFR blood test.

Having said all that the treatment has been keeping the tumours from growing too much and would consider it again if other options fail. I would know what to look for in my blood tests now.

I have other Meso Friends getting treatment in Germany this month and wish them all well and good luck.

My Daughter Emily is in the final of Open Mic competition and has realised her ambition of singing at the O2, which is on 15th January. We will all be there to cheer her on.

Here is a picture of my wonderful husband Rob and me taken in May 2010.