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'Life without kidneys' - Listen to this man describe his near-fatal illness
Dentist and listener Michael suffered irreparable damage to both his kidneys after contracting a rare condition. As part of the NHS Think Kidneys campaign he describes his sudden and almost fatal illness to Jeremy Vine, including the destructive impact it had on his life and the lucky transplant that eventually enabled him to live a more normal life.
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