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LuckyCharms

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6. Same here. I've had it it now for about 20 years.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025, 08:58 AM

Oct 20

Type 1 diabetic.

Nephrologist wanted to put me on Farxiga. I as well am afraid of the Fournier’s Gangrene possible side effect, so I refused. I also told the doctor that these types of drugs are "relatively" new, and I am hesitant.

He was very quick to prescribe this drug, and I asked him "why are you prescribing this drug for a type 1"? He said "Oh you're a type 1"? I said yes...check my chart. He looked at it and said "Oh, sorry".

Do what is best for you, Panther, but I'm staying away from that stuff.

I've been fortunate. At my worst, my GFR dipped into the 30s when I was hospitalized for another condition, but lately, it's been showing above 60, which is considered normal.

Good luck...you'll be ok.

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Well shit. I have kidney disease. [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Oct 20 OP

Healing vibes on the way to you, Panther! SheltieLover Oct 20 #1

Me, too SARose Oct 20 #2

Oh no! DUgosh Oct 20 #3

Sending good vibes malaise Oct 20 #4

Healing energy and comfort to you I_UndergroundPanther 💚💖 Clouds Passing Oct 20 #5

Same here. I've had it it now for about 20 years. LuckyCharms Oct 20 #6

Good thing you were well-informed about medications! 70sEraVet Oct 20 #31

+1 LuckyCharms Oct 20 #32

My GP is PROUD of the fact that he is free to spend as much time with 70sEraVet Oct 20 #35

That's fantastic! Mine usually spends over 30 minutes with me... LuckyCharms Oct 20 #37

I haven't been impressed with any of my doctors since Marcus Welby. Silent Type Oct 20 #34

Sorry to read this. irisblue Oct 20 #7

For what it's worth..... Happy Hoosier Oct 20 #8

I think it may work well for Type 2 diabetics... LuckyCharms Oct 20 #14

My best vibes for you, my dear I UndergroundPanther! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 20 #9

Sorry to hear that, IUP. Haggard Celine Oct 20 #10

Well damn markie Oct 20 #11

That's my standard greeting to strangers on the street. LuckyCharms Oct 20 #17

"How's your perineum today?" would be less verbose AZJonnie Oct 20 #39

Love ya too, Jonnie! LuckyCharms Oct 20 #40

I take Farxiga. I have diabetes and have heart issues as well as kidney issues. OLDMDDEM Oct 20 #12

I take jardiance and... S/V Loner Oct 20 #13

Same here. no problems thus far with Jardianz, Prairie_Seagull Oct 20 #15

When I realized that poor hygiene was... S/V Loner Oct 20 #30

drink more water WhiteTara Oct 20 #16

Same here BeerBarrelPolka Oct 20 #18

Damnation !!!!!! Thank goodness youve got a doctor monitoring it !!! Karadeniz Oct 20 #19

Sending strength and a hug democrank Oct 20 #20

🫂 mwmisses4289 Oct 20 #21

Healing thoughts coming your way Nevilledog Oct 20 #22

Hugs to you. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 20 #23

Sending good vibes and strength to you. I am sorry to hear this. LoisB Oct 20 #24

Sending you best wishes and energy to make the best possible decisions and stabilize then thrive ❤️ MLAA Oct 20 #25

Sending love IGoToDU Oct 20 #26

That sucks. I'm sorry. You have a lot of support and good ideas here. 1WorldHope Oct 20 #27

Sorry to hear it Farmer-Rick Oct 20 #28

Sad to read this I_UndergroudPanther! CountAllVotes Oct 20 #29

In addition to scrupulous personal hygiene "south of the equator," so to speak... 3catwoman3 Oct 20 #33

I have had kidney disease for over 20 years due to NSAIDs LetMyPeopleVote Oct 20 #36

Gosh, Panther, I'm so sorry to learn this. hamsterjill Oct 20 #38

I'm sending you strength, peace, and healing energy, Panther. slightlv Oct 20 #41

If it helps I am scorpio I_UndergroundPanther Oct 20 #51

I hope your sister can get what she needs, somehow! electric_blue68 Oct 20 #54

Wishing you health Richluu Oct 20 #42

I'm so sorry to hear this from a fellow DU'er! Educate us, please, what caused the diabetes to form? nt Exp Oct 20 #43

My uncle had diabeties I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2 #56

Sending you healing thoughts. Joinfortmill Oct 20 #44

Very sorry to hear this. bluestarone Oct 20 #45

Having kidney disease may have saved my life Jersey Devil Oct 20 #46

I'm on Farxiga relayerbob Oct 20 #47

I'm sorry, Panther. I hope they get it under control very soon. brer cat Oct 20 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh Oct 20 #49

Taking FARXIGA coincided with urological issues live love laugh Oct 20 #50

Shit I_UndergroundPanther Oct 20 #52

Take good care. spanone Oct 20 #53

Dang! Good luck for stabilization, and then much improvement! electric_blue68 Oct 20 #55