Shelly

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Sweetie, in my experience, leave out the fact

you had implants for now. Start with 6 months

ago you started swelling. Give them your symptoms

and tell them you want a really good check up. A

regular MD will be fine at first. It doesnt mean you

have to take drugs, ok, it is to get info, and to get

tests done, OK.......most of all, try not to worry.

Think of it as educating yourself on the body you

occupy. Use the doctor as a tool to get tests done.

I think that is a good place to start.

Bless your heart, I know this is scarey, but I have

been walking the walk, and from my experience,

use the doc for info and his opinion, and for testing.

Then take the testing and info and research research,

research.

Tell the doctor you havent felt well for about 6 mos to

a year. Tell him about your fluid gain and gut problems

and your blood in the pee, and pain in the kidneys,

and tiredness and what ever else , but dont mention the implants

or you will be judged and immediately everything you say, written off.

Save the implant issue for later. When he asks you why you

didnt tell him, just say, because the AMA and FDA say

they are safe and dont cause medical problems.

Do you get short of breath quickly or for no reason?

How many pillows do you sleep on?

Do you get heart palps

Do you ever feel your whole body beating like a heartbeat?

How does it feel when you deep breathe?

I highly suggest you measure the amount of fluid you drink

along with an estimation of what you take in from foods.

and measure the amount of pee you are peeing out. Do this

every day for awhile. Keep a journal about it. I say pee in a

clear bottle, when my kidneys were shutting down, my pee looked

dark yellow in the potty, but like dark tea in a glass bottle, this is

a huge sign that your kidneys are not functioning properly.

Love you ~ DedeStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.