the thing is that EVERYBODY needs to be responsible for their own health! i know you go to the doctor and you expect them to be on top of everything and know everything but it doesnt happen! the way healthcare is today, there is too much going on for them to spend the time going over everybodies chart the way they should and asking all the questions that they should ask. with that in mind, get copies of all your charts and records and blood tests and go over them so that if you find something and have a question you can call or make an appointment and discuss it with the doctor. your medical records are your property and they should have no problem making copies for you every time!
my uncle just died from lung cancer. in june he went to the doctor because his neck hurt and he had some lumps there. he had had a physical and x rays done in april and never heard from the doctor. so when he went in to get his neck check out they found huge lymph nodes, did a chest film and he had a huge cancer there. it was there in april and the radiologist had it on the report but the doctor hadnt ever seen the results or whatever. the point being, my uncle never knew because he wasnt taking an active part in his health and his medical records. yes, he would have still died as the cancer was everywhere but he could have had a few more months to do stuff with his family or cross things off his bucket list.
dont rely on the doctors! dont be lazy with your health! it is the only body you got and denying that there might be a problem doesnt make the problem go away and neither does ignorance!
sorry to hear about the kidneys dragon, hope you get a transplant soon.