Radical Nephrectomy

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Hi all. Hope everyone is good. I had a radical nephrectomy (left kidney removed) due to a tumour last September, so almost a year ago. No other treatment was required, I'm having the periodic CT scans done & so far all good. I'm in my late 40's & quite active, particularly I cycle a fair bit with a club. Can anyone with a similar experience let me know whether they feel fatigue or fatigue more easily even a year later? Overall I'm grateful for the NHS & the outcome, but I'm struggling with fatigue albeit I do have some additional minor issues in terms of I've had to take vitamin D & magnesium supplements & also I'm having to get treatment (blood raken) to lower my ferritin levels as I have been recently diagnosed with a high ferritin level (700 ish) I.e. Haemachromatosis. I guess every little thing adds up, I'm likely still recovering a bit from losing a kidney, my right kidney is probably still getting up to speed & then tge other minor issues on top. Anyway, just wondering if anyone is feeling similar. Also if anyone is facing a nephrectomy I'm happy to share my experience. Thanks, Mike M.

  • Hi Mike I had my left kidney removed last November and I am still getting fatigue. I also am having regular scans and blood taken. Told chemotherapy doesn’t work. I have been told fatigue is quite normal.

    hope that reassures you

    best wishes