Yesterday the Kidney Specialist said the “S” Word. Hubby and I were shocked and surprised. We weren’t happy in the least either but it was said and we had to deal with it. The doctor thinks that I have either Gitelman or Bartter Syndrome. “Syndrome” being the “S” word in question.

Another syndrome? Another chronic condition to add to my list? Can I handle another one? The short answer is yes. I know that I can and I will. The long answer is that it’s going to take me time to get over the shock, go through some anger, depression and maybe some more anger. Then I’ll get to learn all I can about whatever I have and how to live with it.

The good news is that the doctor believes that with medication I’ll be feeling stronger soon. I do have blood work, and a 24 hour urine screening to go through. I actually have two of them to do because he ordered two tests. One requires a preservative and one doesn’t. He’ll get the results in 10 days and I’ll see him the end of this month. In the mean time I’ll have 3 blood test done so he can monitor the Potassium, Magnesium and Sodium levels.

I started to read about these syndromes but stopped myself because it’s just too much to take in right now. I don’t know for sure if I have either so I’d rather just wait and see and pray.

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