So I did it I flew the nest, I moved the the grand total of 3 and half hours down the road to Lincoln, dragging my dodgy kidneys along with me. A big win for me, after 6 months without a relapse I felt ready for the freedom and strong enough to take back control and do what I wanted, I don't wanna be scared of this stupid syndrome anymore it can't be a defining feature of me or my life anymore.
Well here I am nearly 6 weeks into my return to education and I honestly and starting to settle and slowly get used to reading more than I've ever read in my life. Enough about my course this is a kidney blog. the weirdness of my situation hit me on the first day when I unpacked and put my wee jug and dipsticks in our shared bathroom. The crazy world of a nephrotic. But anyway I've been well since I got here I'm protein free seeing yellow on a dipstick is one of the most relieving things when your 120 miles from home.
My Housemates have been the most supportive people and I couldn't of been luckier I've landed on my feet with these guys, Ive explained so much to them and they've understood and been so helpful especially when I've not drank or felt panicky in certain situations, they've calmed me down and not judged me.
The awkwardness of the dipstick pretty much died off when I explained everything to them and how the worked. Actually its become a bit of a house ritual that we all have a quick dip if we don't feel well, so far discovered a water infection and bit of protein so I guess they've helped us all.
They really are the best housemates me and my kidneys could of asked of.
