I am a kidney failure patient and from America. In my country, my doctor told me there is no option for my condition besides dialysis and kidney transplant. But I do not want to undergo dialysis and kidney transplant. I hear that medical te...Read More
I was told by my doctor that my kidneys were at 67% and we need to get them up. What does this mean?...Read More
One of my friends has polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The largest cyst measures 6cm. Her doctor told there is no medicine or surgery for this disease. Is there anything to worry about it?...Read More
I have now been on hemodialysis for 13 years but I heard that the survival rate is usually about 15 years and then it starts to affect your heart. Does anyone know how long the longest surviving hemodialysis patient has remained on dialysis...Read More
Hi, I was diagnosed with kidney minimal change disease which is a nephrotic syndrome at the age of 12. My entire body had swollen up. I was on a steroid called prednisone for five years 120mg. Because of the side effects of prednisone, my f...Read More
I have Glomerulonephritis. I have 10 percent kidney function and the hospital wants me to go on dialysis. But I feel OK. Is dialysis required at this time?...Read More
My husband has PKD in December out family doctor gave him Tamiflu. My husband was getting sicker. We found out his kidneys were shutting down. Could the cause be Tamiflu?...Read More
I have been on daily steroids for the rapid aggressive form of IgA since the end of June. My arm and leg muscles constantly feel fatigued like I have over exercised them. They shake and I feel weak. Had anyone else had this happen?...Read More