“Having spent three years on dialysis is something I know a little about. Trust me it ain’t worth it.”
Was your kidney failure caused by NSAIDs? If so, what dosage and for how long?
Probably made a significant contribution. The ultimate cause is still unclear by all the docs. I had other medical issues even though I was a healthy eater and runner.
For several years, I self-treated with Advil, often consuming two or three doses (two pills) several times a week. Looking back, I firmly believe that made a big contribution.
While no longer on dialysis after three years (almost unheard of), I have low kidney function, and I am keenly aware of the negative effect of NSAIDs -- and so are my docs. I don't get near them. If I need a pain killer, which is very infrequent, it is Tylenol.
Perhaps the biggest "tell" was a slow but progressive increase in my blood creatinine. It never moved seriously over the maximum threshold, but over time, it was definitely increasing, which, at the time, was unnoticed in my annual physicals.
The bottom line is that all the medical literature clearly identifies NSAIDs as a potential enemy of kidneys. Posts like these are clearly misleading. There was no mention of this damage, which is very well known.