Hey brother. I hear you about not liking the doctor stuff. I try to get mine all done in October, but this year it will only be done by the end of November. At least so far everything is good news except for the arthritis, and back pain I deal with too. My kidney function actually improved so that is good. Hang in there. :)
Seems like everyone is going though pain now it sucks i went to the ER because my blood pressure was high and i was super lightheaded and they diagnosed me with anxiety and on top of that me and my brother are still having stomach problems, Take care man!