Off-Topic: Requiem Health Update - The Orange Mane

Requiem · 12-09-2008, 08:53 AM

Hey everyone,

I know I have some good friends here and while I spend more time at other forums, I figured I'd keep some of you up to date with issues regarding my health. Over the past few months I haven't been able to urinate and digest my fluids and food as well as I would have liked to. I also had signs of peripheral edema (in my legs, and it's pitting edema -- which means tight clothes or anything touching my legs cause indentations, etc.) -- and after a long battle of not being able to move around as much as I'd like and function properly, I went in this past Friday and yesterday to get some tests done.

After a CBC, multiple UA's (doing another 24 hour one today -- urine analysis), a metabolic panel, X-Ray's and a THS -- preliminary results showed that I suffer from Nephrotic Syndrome, which is the cause of all the aforementioned symptoms and is usually associated with kidney failure and disease.

Tomorrow I will complete my 24 hour urine analysis; and see the kidney specialist. Pending the results and further findings from the test, I may undergo a renal biopsy to help further diagnose which disease in my kidney's I'm suffering from. Diabetes has been ruled out, because my blood sugar levels are very good. The X-Ray's showed no swelling in my heart and lungs, and my thyroid is just fine too. That is the good news.

I just have to wait for further tests and results to understand the direct cause of my Nephrotic Syndrome; before I can be given any medicine to start treatment. The NP and Doctor said that they didn't want to put me on anything until they knew exactly what is wrong with me.

I have a lot of strength right now mentally, through the support of family and friends. I broke down yesterday, but after getting the love and care I needed from everyone, my spirits are up -- and I'm confident after a final diagnosis that I will be able to beat whatever is hurting me and live the most normal life I can.

Any well wishes my way would be greatly appreciated. This isn't going to stop me at all. I will finish my college career and I will continue giving my insight on the NFL Draft here at the Orange Mane!

Yes, it stinks to be 21 and have some crazy health disorder come up in me when I've been a healthy individual all my life -- but that's the breaks. A lot of people have it worse, and I'm lucky to have all the people I have in my life. I am blessed.

Just thought I'd let some of my friends here know.

Take care and go Broncos.

BlaK-Argentina · 12-09-2008, 09:00 AM

Wow, it sucks to hear that but I'm glad you're handling it like a man. Keep your spirit up, I'm sure you'll be just fine. I was actually wondering why you hadn't been around much.

Keep us updated and get well soon!

24champ · 12-09-2008, 09:02 AM

Hope the doctors can find out what it is and you can get better.

Also are you dealing with this and doing finals? I'm on about 8 Hours of sleep the last three days...

OH YEAH!

PRBronco · 12-09-2008, 09:06 AM

Sorry to hear that you're sick Req, glad to hear you've got a good support network though, good luck I know you'll pull through!

Requiem · 12-09-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.L.F.

Hope the doctors can find out what it is and you can get better.

Also are you dealing with this and doing finals? I'm on about 8 Hours of sleep the last three days...

OH YEAH!

Yes, I have two final tests and two final papers due by Wednesday of next week. I got an extension on one final to next week; but my goal is to keep doing the rest of the work and be done on time. I'm actually gonna finish one of my final papers today and just have it out the way.

Thanks guys, it means a lot.

Garcia Bronco · 12-09-2008, 09:10 AM

Take it easy bro. Don't let the BS get to you and good luck

theAPAOps5 · 12-09-2008, 09:12 AM

Hang in there bro at least you are on track to get it resolved. That must be terrifying. Don't feel to down for feeling that way at age 21.

I found out a year ago my best friend from High School whom I had lost touch with had to have a Kidney donated from a family friend. He was 21 years old. He woke up one morning and couldn't stand on his right leg it hurt so bad. Now he is married and quite happy.

Not bringing up the transplant to scare you just pointing out that it happens to people at all ages.

Schism · 12-09-2008, 09:28 AM

Damn, really sorry to hear.

Was your posts over at Broncomania that brought the Mane to my attention, so I thank you for that. Always love reading your takes on the draft and the Broncos, hope to see them again more regularly one day.

Get well soon man, and keep your spirits up.

Dr. Broncenstein · 12-09-2008, 09:30 AM

Req,

PM me if you have any questions. I'll be as much or as little help as you want. Get well.

HILife · 12-09-2008, 09:34 AM

Take care. And keep your spirits up. I'll make sure to make a prayer for you.

cmhargrove · 12-09-2008, 09:34 AM

I hope things get better, you always have some friends here.

My prayers with you and your family.

HILife · 12-09-2008, 09:37 AM

prayer done.

JCMElway · 12-09-2008, 09:38 AM

Req,

Take care, and I'll definitely be sending positive thoughts and energy your way to get this thing figured out!

ND Bronco Fan · 12-09-2008, 09:39 AM

Way to stand up and take it like and man and kick whatever in the ass is keeping you down. It sounds like you have all kinds of strength and a great support network........here is hoping for a complete and quick diagnosis so you can have a happy holiday season.

SoDak Bronco · 12-09-2008, 09:41 AM

Hey Req, Keep on keeping on, we love your insight and what you bring to the Mane. Best of luck

Spider · 12-09-2008, 09:43 AM

sorry to hear that req ......... best wishes from me to you

BroncoInferno · 12-09-2008, 09:47 AM

Sorry to hear this. What is the long term prognosis of someone with Nephrotic Syndrome? I am not a praying man, but you will certainly be in my thoughts, and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

hades · 12-09-2008, 09:50 AM

Good luck and best wishes on a full and speedy recovery!

rugbythug · 12-09-2008, 09:53 AM

I will pray for you.

chaz · 12-09-2008, 10:24 AM

sorry to hear it req, keep your head up and believe. I'll say a prayer for you

SouthStndJunkie · 12-09-2008, 11:15 AM

Best of luck....keep a positive attitude.

Meck77 · 12-09-2008, 11:19 AM

I wish you the best Req.

backup qb · 12-09-2008, 11:22 AM

Good luck with everything. Keep your spirits and faith up.

ludo21 · 12-09-2008, 11:30 AM

best of luck Req, on Finals too.

My Finals week will be tough, but nothing compared to what you are going to have to do.

Paladin · 12-09-2008, 11:32 AM

Best wishes, Req. Hope they can get a handle on it and get the therapy going for you.....

12-09-2008, 08:53 AM	#1
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,567 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Off-Topic: Requiem Health Update Hey everyone, I know I have some good friends here and while I spend more time at other forums, I figured I'd keep some of you up to date with issues regarding my health. Over the past few months I haven't been able to urinate and digest my fluids and food as well as I would have liked to. I also had signs of peripheral edema (in my legs, and it's pitting edema -- which means tight clothes or anything touching my legs cause indentations, etc.) -- and after a long battle of not being able to move around as much as I'd like and function properly, I went in this past Friday and yesterday to get some tests done. After a CBC, multiple UA's (doing another 24 hour one today -- urine analysis), a metabolic panel, X-Ray's and a THS -- preliminary results showed that I suffer from Nephrotic Syndrome, which is the cause of all the aforementioned symptoms and is usually associated with kidney failure and disease. Tomorrow I will complete my 24 hour urine analysis; and see the kidney specialist. Pending the results and further findings from the test, I may undergo a renal biopsy to help further diagnose which disease in my kidney's I'm suffering from. Diabetes has been ruled out, because my blood sugar levels are very good. The X-Ray's showed no swelling in my heart and lungs, and my thyroid is just fine too. That is the good news. I just have to wait for further tests and results to understand the direct cause of my Nephrotic Syndrome; before I can be given any medicine to start treatment. The NP and Doctor said that they didn't want to put me on anything until they knew exactly what is wrong with me. I have a lot of strength right now mentally, through the support of family and friends. I broke down yesterday, but after getting the love and care I needed from everyone, my spirits are up -- and I'm confident after a final diagnosis that I will be able to beat whatever is hurting me and live the most normal life I can. Any well wishes my way would be greatly appreciated. This isn't going to stop me at all. I will finish my college career and I will continue giving my insight on the NFL Draft here at the Orange Mane! Yes, it stinks to be 21 and have some crazy health disorder come up in me when I've been a healthy individual all my life -- but that's the breaks. A lot of people have it worse, and I'm lucky to have all the people I have in my life. I am blessed. Just thought I'd let some of my friends here know. Take care and go Broncos.

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12-09-2008, 09:00 AM	#2
BlaK-Argentina Pampita says... ... support your team! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina. Posts: 5,174 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Wow, it sucks to hear that but I'm glad you're handling it like a man. Keep your spirit up, I'm sure you'll be just fine. I was actually wondering why you hadn't been around much. Keep us updated and get well soon!

12-09-2008, 09:02 AM	#3
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,546 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Hope the doctors can find out what it is and you can get better. Also are you dealing with this and doing finals? I'm on about 8 Hours of sleep the last three days... OH YEAH!

12-09-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
PRBronco FML less Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 4,206 Adopt-a-Bronco: I'm so alone	Sorry to hear that you're sick Req, glad to hear you've got a good support network though, good luck I know you'll pull through!

12-09-2008, 09:10 AM	#6
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Take it easy bro. Don't let the BS get to you and good luck

12-09-2008, 09:12 AM	#7
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,058 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Hang in there bro at least you are on track to get it resolved. That must be terrifying. Don't feel to down for feeling that way at age 21. I found out a year ago my best friend from High School whom I had lost touch with had to have a Kidney donated from a family friend. He was 21 years old. He woke up one morning and couldn't stand on his right leg it hurt so bad. Now he is married and quite happy. Not bringing up the transplant to scare you just pointing out that it happens to people at all ages.

12-09-2008, 09:28 AM	#8
Schism Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,920 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Damn, really sorry to hear. Was your posts over at Broncomania that brought the Mane to my attention, so I thank you for that. Always love reading your takes on the draft and the Broncos, hope to see them again more regularly one day. Get well soon man, and keep your spirits up.

12-09-2008, 09:30 AM	#9
Dr. Broncenstein Overdriven Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,619 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	Req, PM me if you have any questions. I'll be as much or as little help as you want. Get well.

12-09-2008, 09:34 AM	#10
HILife Ring of Famer Mrs. Alicia Hilife Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DC - NOVA - DMV - VA - Take your pick Posts: 3,432	Take care. And keep your spirits up. I'll make sure to make a prayer for you.

12-09-2008, 09:34 AM	#11
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,409 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	I hope things get better, you always have some friends here. My prayers with you and your family.

12-09-2008, 09:37 AM	#12
HILife Ring of Famer Mrs. Alicia Hilife Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DC - NOVA - DMV - VA - Take your pick Posts: 3,432	prayer done.

12-09-2008, 09:38 AM	#13
JCMElway Moderate-erator Dominate! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6,867 Adopt-a-Bronco: Oleg	Req, Take care, and I'll definitely be sending positive thoughts and energy your way to get this thing figured out!

12-09-2008, 09:39 AM	#14
ND Bronco Fan Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bismarck Posts: 1,260	Way to stand up and take it like and man and kick whatever in the ass is keeping you down. It sounds like you have all kinds of strength and a great support network........here is hoping for a complete and quick diagnosis so you can have a happy holiday season.

12-09-2008, 09:41 AM	#15
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	Hey Req, Keep on keeping on, we love your insight and what you bring to the Mane. Best of luck

12-09-2008, 09:43 AM	#16
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	sorry to hear that req ......... best wishes from me to you

12-09-2008, 09:47 AM	#17
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,999	Sorry to hear this. What is the long term prognosis of someone with Nephrotic Syndrome? I am not a praying man, but you will certainly be in my thoughts, and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

12-09-2008, 09:50 AM	#18
hades Dallas biggest Bronco fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: They've done studies you know.... 60% of the time, it works every time Posts: 1,805	Good luck and best wishes on a full and speedy recovery!

12-09-2008, 09:53 AM	#19
rugbythug Church Eyes. Salty Dog Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,788 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Miller	I will pray for you.

12-09-2008, 10:24 AM	#20
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	sorry to hear it req, keep your head up and believe. I'll say a prayer for you

12-09-2008, 11:15 AM	#21
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	Best of luck....keep a positive attitude.

12-09-2008, 11:19 AM	#22
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	I wish you the best Req.

12-09-2008, 11:22 AM	#23
backup qb Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shelbyville,Il Posts: 1,244	Good luck with everything. Keep your spirits and faith up.

12-09-2008, 11:30 AM	#24
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	best of luck Req, on Finals too. My Finals week will be tough, but nothing compared to what you are going to have to do.

12-09-2008, 11:32 AM	#25
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,150	Best wishes, Req. Hope they can get a handle on it and get the therapy going for you.....