I was the 13th to have a J pouch in 1984 in Scottsdale, Arizona, It has done me well I had it redone in 1999 and generally have done well with it. However, recently I have been diagnosed with kidney disease Stage 3+ and am having a lot of problem with my electrolytes. I dump potassium (so have to take 5 potassium tabs a day). I have low sodium (so kidney dr. took me off of diuretic). I have no energy, am exhausted, tired, it is hard to pull myself around and I can do very little. I am 75 years old. Does anyone else have a similar problem. I have been getting weaker and weaker since Feb. In Feb. they checked my J pouch for pouchitis and the doctor said the pouch was in good shape. I need to get my energy back, Can anyone help with suggestions? Thanks Mary Loar
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