my Dr just called said my kidney function has went down he had me on LISINIPRIL AND HYDRCLORTHYOZID TOGETHER NOW HE SAYS FUNTION IS WORSE TO STOP TAKING INSAIDS I have sciatica in my hip also arthritis i take Excedrin for this it keeps me on my feet and the pain to a minimum without this I WILL PROBABLY BE IN A WHEELCHAIR I m 70 still active like to garden attend church regularly what can I do I m desperate and scared
HelloThanks for query. You have been taking painkillers to leave pain from sciatica since years.Painkillers being nephrotoxic taken over a long period cause damage to kidneys and that leads in to Chronic Renal Failure, It is always advisable to avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain killing medicine. Take salt free diet with minimal intake of animal proteins and medications prescribed by your Chat Doctor. Changing a lifestyle and having moderate exercise with Yoga's in the morning will help to improve general health and improve kidney function.