Kidney part III or IV

 I've done a little Googling and it seems that the view that tea is a problem for some one with kidney disease is mixed.  I'm going to keep to my 2 cup of "real" tea per day until I get told one way or the other about 4-6 cups a day.  My primary care person did tell me to increase fluid intake, which means I'm doing a lot more decaf tea than I was.  They are supposed to get me a consult with a kidney specialist some time this week.  Problem with that is there isn't one in town and I really don't have transport other than friends. Deal with that if and when it comes up.

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