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A mother's love, a daughters fight - Help us heal a Liver and Life

  • Update 01/10/2025

      1 October 2025

    Kayla continues to fight bravely on her recovery journey. Her creatinine levels are still high (between 400–360), and doctors have confirmed there is permanent scarring on her kidneys as a result of her overdose.

    Today we are being transferred from Starship Hospital in Auckland back to Tauranga Hospital, which feels like a positive step closer to home.

    Although her recovery is slow, we are so grateful for every bit of progress she makes. Kayla will need ongoing monitoring of her kidney and liver function, as well as continued support for her mental health. We know this will be a long road, but we are incredibly thankful for the love, kindness, and support for her and our family at this time. 💕

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  • New Update

      28 September 2025

    The doctor came by and explained that Kayla's high creatinine level of 400 yesterday indicated that her kidneys weren't filtering properly. Today, her level has dropped to 350, which is a sign that things are slowly improving and the kidneys are starting to recover.

    The medical team is continuing to monitor her fluid intake and output, measuring the amounts of drinks, IV drips, and urine. This monitoring helps them determine how effectively the kidneys are producing urine and clearing waste. It also prevents issues with dehydration or fluid overload, both of which could worsen kidney injury.

    There are concerns regarding potassium levels. Potassium is a mineral that the body needs, but having too much or too little can be dangerous for the heart. Damaged kidneys are unable to regulate potassium levels properly. That’s why the medical team regularly checks potassium levels in the blood and quickly addresses any changes with special medications or IVs if necessary.

    Overall, the drop in creatinine is a positive sign, indicating some recovery of kidney function. The monitoring of fluids and potassium is crucial to protect both the kidneys and heart while Kayla's body heals. Recovery can take anywhere from days to weeks, depending on the severity of the injury, but the current trend is encouraging.

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  • An update 25/09/25

      25 September 2025

    A kidney specialist has come in to evaluate Kayla's kidney function, which is now a concern. She will be placed on a fluid balance chart and undergo various tests to assess her liver and kidneys. Her liver specialists have discontinued her NAC medication since her liver numbers are finally starting to improve. In the meantime, she will continue to receive fluids and maintain a fluid balance chart. If her kidney function continues to worsen, she may require dialysis.

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