What's Happening In Your Life?

[WalshFan88]

Austin, I hope for you only the best and will be keeping you in my prayers as you continue to work on the solutions to your health concerns. Take care and know that you are not alone. PM me if you need to talk.

Thank you!

[My My]

As you can see, Austin, there are a lot of people around here who care about you and notice when you're not around much...myself included. I was looking forward to wishing you a Happy 30th when the "great blackout of 2018" occurred on The Border this late summer. Regardless, happy very belated 30th. Here's to hoping things turn around for you this year. Take care.

[CAinOH]

As you can see, Austin, there are a lot of people around here who care about you and notice when you're not around much...myself included. I was looking forward to wishing you a Happy 30th when the "great blackout of 2018" occurred on The Border this late summer. Regardless, happy very belated 30th. Here's to hoping things turn around for you this year. Take care.

Too bad we don't have "Like" buttons here, because I'd like this x 1000. You don't feel like posting, just come by and say, "Hi."

Happy belated 30th, Austin.

[Brooke]

Happy belated birthday from me, too, Austin! So sorry we missed it!

[New Kid In Town]

Austin - Happy Belated 30th Birthday !

[WalshFan88]

As you can see, Austin, there are a lot of people around here who care about you and notice when you're not around much...myself included. I was looking forward to wishing you a Happy 30th when the "great blackout of 2018" occurred on The Border this late summer. Regardless, happy very belated 30th. Here's to hoping things turn around for you this year. Take care.

Thank you so much!

The birthday was good, luckily it came before this "crap storm" hit me.

[WalshFan88]

Too bad we don't have "Like" buttons here, because I'd like this x 1000. You don't feel like posting, just come by and say, "Hi."

Happy belated 30th, Austin.

Will do.

Thank you!

[WalshFan88]

Happy belated birthday from me, too, Austin! So sorry we missed it!

That's ok. I completely understand.

Thank you!

[WalshFan88]

Austin - Happy Belated 30th Birthday !

Thanks!!

[WalshFan88]

Just a quick update to everyone-

I've seen the rheumatologist, infectious disease specialist, and urologist.

No bladder cancer or any issues there. Also I'm negative on the lupus and RA testing, which is great. I have OA, and have had it for many years.

I saw the infectious disease specialist today, and he thinks my issues lie with my kidneys. I'm still passing blood and protein, so my next appointment is with nephrology to see what is up with them. The bladder is fine, so it has to be kidneys at this point. That would cause the abnormal bloodwork, and most of my symptoms. It's possible that I did have an infection at some point that is now a kidney issue, but I have no active infection which is good.

So now it's just a matter of waiting for the kidney specialist. I'll update back when I have the answers from there.

I'm breathing easier knowing that lupus, bladder cancer, etc are off the table. I'm still really concerned about the prospect of kidney disease, but I'm not as stressed out as I was.