I cannot take the tabs,SRS, and they would take too long to build up. One of my kidneys is tiny with little blood flow, probably from birth and the other one has been trying to take up the slack all of my life, apparently. I didn't have any trouble until I did the Atkins high protein diet. The docs believe it had a deleterious effect. (I'd done it for a few months, losing 50lbs, but I do NOT recommend it.)


The kidneys produce something, can't remember what, which helps to make red blood cells. When they don't do that as well as should be, one may become anaemic. Anyway, it's a balancing act between protein, sodium, and medicine which help the kidneys out.

I feel apprehensive, though I also feel all is well. I have been looking forward to it as I know I will feel better, though it will take 3 or 4 more sessions. I just hope to get some sleep tonight OR while there as I am taking a benadryl and alprazolam (xanax) before going there.:-)

Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts, folks.

luvyakat