I was diagnosed with CKD4 and maintained since 2001. I have Crohn’s Disease. In 1995 I had my rectum and entire colon removed. (I’m a bag lady!) I was being seen by a urologist for Interstitial Cystits, another autoimmune disease, with ultrasound of my kidneys. I have some fluid filled cysts in one and a fatty tumor in the other. My kidney function was gradually getting worse and then faster with time. All of a sudden I am near Stage 5. I’m depressed, afraid, and feel like I have no support. The… read more