The PKD Guestbook

This guestbook is a way for people to contact each other and share information about PKD. All info is optional so just leave any fields blank that you don't feel comfortable answering. Please don't try to sell your kidney here. It's illegal in the U.S. where I live, besides which I personally disagree with it. All posts like this will be removed.

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September 22nd 2009
12:37:37 PM
Name:  

Richard Williams

Do you have PKD?  

maybe

Approximate kidney function?  

24%

What's your age/gender?:  

age 71/maje

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Montana USA

Comments?  

I see a kidney specialest now.

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May 31st 2009
08:27:06 PM
Name:  

Tiffany Fisher

Do you have PKD?  

Yes :(

Approximate kidney function?  

enlarging

What's your age/gender?:  

28/F

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

not yet

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

not yet

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Indiana, United States

Comments?  

PKD runs in my family. My uncle died of it with an aneurysm. My other uncle just had a transplant after dialysis for 5 years. My aunt is currently on dialysis and awaiting a kidney. I found out I had it when I was in my early 20s. Am i scared hell yes. Ive seen loved ones go through it and I dread it. I pray someone somewhere can find a cure.....

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May 1st 2009
08:42:49 AM
Name:  

Tammy

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

good

What's your age/gender?:  

41

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Faribault,MN

Comments?  

I found out 15 years ago I had PKD when I was in the process of donating a kindey to my mother. My mother had a transplant 16 years ago. It is hereditary as my maternal grandfather had PKD as well,he was on dialysis for many years. I would be interested in a good diet plan to follow or recipes for PKD diet.

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April 28th 2009
02:45:05 PM
Name:  

Diane Marotta

Do you have PKD?  

Yes

What's your age/gender?:  

42/female

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

Yes

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

PA

Comments?  

I was diagnosed with PKD when I was 26. Neither of my parents were known to have it (although they were not genetically tested) and none of my 4 siblings do. I had a transplant in 2000. I am fortunate because my Aunt was the donor, and I never had to go on dialysis. I went back to work within several weeks of my transplant, as did my Aunt. I have routine check ups and take my meds, but have lead a very normal life since the operation.

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February 24th 2009
05:22:09 PM
Name:  

Breanna Farmer

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

stage 3 renal failure

What's your age/gender?:  

26

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Missouri

Comments?  

I have known about my PKD for about 4 years; My father died Oct. 2007 from an aortic dissection which was a complication of PKD, he was only 57 and has lived the longest; My Aunt found out today she is in stage 4 renal failure and only has 23% function; at 20%, she will be put on a transplant list; I would like to reach out to some people with PKD like us because it has really damaged our lives

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April 6th 2008
03:46:44 PM
Name:  

Karon

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

full

What's your age/gender?:  

38/female

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Cleve. Ohio

Comments?  

I've had PKD since the age 29. It's hereditary on my father's side. he has PKD, and has had an kidney and heart transplant as an result of the diease. His mom passed away from PKD at age 38. I'm the only sibling of four that has PKD. Although i'm extremely afraid of whats to come(especially with no cure) I'm truly blessed that given the strong family history of kidney failure at relitively young ages, so far I have full kidney function. I know eventually i like so many others will begin my own journey w/ the more aggressive stages of PKD; I will continue praying for an cure and being greatful for my loving and caring family and friends!!!![:)s

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March 20th 2008
02:39:19 PM
Name:  

Andrew

Comments?  

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March 10th 2008
03:15:32 AM
Name:  

Jasmine

Do you have PKD?  

I Dont No Yet

Approximate kidney function?  

?

What's your age/gender?:  

12 Female

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

No

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

No

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

London

Comments?  

Hello...I'm Just Here to Say That My Father had a transplant and he is active and happy now. My Brother who is 15 was diagnosed with kidney disease.

   
December 19th 2007
07:29:35 PM
Name:  

karen

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

full

What's your age/gender?:  

45, female

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

ansonia , ohio ,usa

Comments?  

As far as i know im the only one that has it in are family history

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September 28th 2007
02:40:24 PM
Name:  

Christine

Do you have PKD?  

Have not been tested yet / All of my family members have it (5 Generations)

What's your age/gender?:  

20 / Female

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Ohio

Comments?  

I am just looking for others to talk to that have this disease, So far I have not been tested due to the pre-existing condition clause with my insurance company ( they wont cover me if I have it ) so I am unsure if I have it but everyone in my family does so far, I am yet to show symptoms so that is one positive outlook. My mother who is 43 has 58% kidney function left and her kidney's have gotten so big that her stomach looks like she is permanently 9 months pregnant due to this disease, I was wondering if other had this side effect. We think its due to the fact she has had 4 children and the rest of our family members have not had more than 2 children and their kidneys are not so enlarged. We are still very optimistic about a cure and hope there will be one soon!! I would love to talk to others affected by PKD !

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September 20th 2007
11:07:36 PM
Name:  

Kevin

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

USA

Comments?  

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August 18th 2007
08:43:18 AM
Name:  

BOB LONGINETTI

Do you have PKD?  

YES

Approximate kidney function?  

STAGE 3

What's your age/gender?:  

55/MALE

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

NO

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

NO

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

NAPLES, FLORIDA

Comments?  

JUST LOOKING FOR AS MUCH INFO AS POSSABLE. ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK ETC

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August 5th 2007
02:52:15 PM
Name:  

Tatia

Do you have PKD?  

no

Approximate kidney function?  

kidney stones

What's your age/gender?:  

27

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Nashville

Comments?  

Thanks

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July 26th 2007
05:51:37 AM
Name:  

Mary S.

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

29%

What's your age/gender?:  

57/F

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Missouri

Comments?  

i was diagnosed with PKD at 28. I'e been able to keep it from radically impacting my life however it has been the source of a great deal of chronic pain. I recently went through a cyst decortication on my right kidney after they sucessfully did my left kidney 10 years ago. It isn't for everyone, but if your cysts/kidneys are exceptionally large (from rib cage to pelvis) this has been a great help to me to reduce the size and gain much needed mobility. My blood pressure has decreased and function been unaffected from the surgery. This is more invasive than cyst aspiration but the results are longer lasting. I'm two weeks post surgery and feel a a major difference.

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July 24th 2007
04:30:23 AM
Name:  

Michael J.

Do you have PKD?  

Yes

Approximate kidney function?  

35%

What's your age/gender?:  

48/Male

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

No

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

No

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Georgia

Comments?  

I was diagnosed in 1995 for APKD. I recently lost a sister to complications of this disease. Out of 10 kids, I'm the 2nd to have it. My mom sister had this disease as well. Just keep praying for a cure. I hope soon!!

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July 22nd 2007
09:30:54 PM
Name:  

Dween

Do you have PKD?  

I have questions, because my six-year-old son has symptoms

Approximate kidney function?  

Don't know

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

Nothing even diagnosed yet

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Canada

Comments?  

Can anyone tell me the usual first signs and at what age it starts - although from other postings, it seem like it can start at any age... I'm just looking for information, because I notice my son has excessive thirst, and when I put that information and his age into a search engine, polycystic kidney disease immediately popped up. Thanks a lot!

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July 20th 2007
05:11:06 AM
Name:  

Katerina

Comments?  

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July 11th 2007
09:06:22 PM
Name:  

iain beaton

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

dont know

What's your age/gender?:  

26

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

irvine ayrshire scotland

Comments?  

hello people ive had pkd since i was born most people r right there is not much information to go on regarding this disease. nobody in my family had any kind of kidney disease but unfortunatley i have but life goes on. the best thing i can suggest is to keep urself busy it has never held me back but at my age when u meet new people or start a new job how do u go about telling people that u have a disease.when i was at school i told people and i just got made fun of so from then on i decided to keep it to my self only a select few friends know about it.basically i dont want people feeling sorry for me .i would just like to wish everyone good luck for there ongoing battle

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June 21st 2007
12:28:34 PM
Name:  

Andrina Paterson

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

47%

What's your age/gender?:  

49/female

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

no

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

Carluke, Scotland

Comments?  

I have PKD, also 2 of my 3 sons, and my oldest son's 3 year old daughter. His new baby daughter will be screened at 12 months to find out if she also has it. My mother died in 1969 aged 37 from a brain aneurysm due to PKD.Keep smiling, no point getting too disheartened about it.

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April 17th 2007
12:36:04 PM
Name:  

bill cole

Do you have PKD?  

yes

Approximate kidney function?  

70%

What's your age/gender?:  

58-male

Are you on Dialysis/what kind?:  

no

Do you have a kidney transplant?:  

dont want one

Where do you live? state, area or country?:  

texas

Comments?  

watch your blood pressure..low salt and pottasum diets help me..keep a good attude..best of luck

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