From: wolf on
In article <y3oTj.70244$vr3.43439(a)bignews2.bellsouth.net>,
"Kitty" <cowgirla(a)bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Hello everyone, I never thought I would be in this newsgroup, but. I was
> recently diagnosed with a cyst on my kidney after a year of backaches and
> now strong discomfort. I have an appt with doc in 2 days to see what he will
> do about this cyst and pain. I have done some research on the web and now I
> am REALLY frightened. Is this problem I have PKD???? I am also a type 2
> diabetic, on thyroid meds. Has anyone developed a cyst without having PKD
> ??? I am scared. I am 56 yrs old.
>
>
> Thanks
> Kitty

My urologist tells me I have a bunch of cysts on my kidneys (the guy
doing the ultrasound was going "wow") but that it isn't necessarily
something to worry about. I have no symptoms and am 65.