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I am a single mom of 4 in stage lll renal failure (adpkd) i'm constantly tired, possibly depressed. do ad's process thru the liver or the kidney?

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AD's and CKD: The answer to your question is too long in the space allowed here. For a fuller discussion of the answer go to this link: http://www.Nature.Com/ki/journal/v81/n3/fig_tab/ki2011358t2.Html be sure to discuss any ad you have in mind with your nephrologist. Good luck.

Answered 12/4/2013

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