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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: karamcl1122 on April 16, 2014, 12:55:20 AM

Title: I'm Here!
Post by: karamcl1122 on April 16, 2014, 12:55:20 AM

Hello everyone!
So I finally decided to join after over a year of reading many many posts on this site. A little about me...my name is Kara and I'm 26 years old from Georgia. I was first diagnosed with esrd in April 2012. I had no idea anything was wrong with me until I had a simple blood test and it came back that I was in kidney failure. My GFR was down to 7. I had to start emergency dialysis because my potassium was at a lethal level. Needless to say I was in total shock. Turns out i have an auto immune disease called IGA nephropathy. I started out doing hemo but I am now on peritoneal dialysis. I have been on the transplant list for a year and a half.
If it wasn't for my mom insisting that I get my health checked then I probly wouldn't be here right now. I thank god everyday for giving me a second chance at life!

Kara

Title: Re: I'm Here!
Post by: Bambino_Bear on April 16, 2014, 01:03:30 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm Here!
Post by: Jean on April 16, 2014, 01:17:54 AM

We are glad you found this site, and   :welcomesign;  to IHD!!

Title: Re: I'm Here!
Post by: Darthvadar on April 16, 2014, 06:51:22 AM

 :welcomesign; to IHD....

Think you'll like it here.....

Come and contribute often... We like to chat!...

Darth, Moderator...

Title: Re: I'm Here!
Post by: talker on April 16, 2014, 10:04:18 AM

Quote from: karamcl1122 on April 16, 2014, 12:55:20 AM

Hello everyone!
So I finally decided to join after over a year of reading many many posts on this site. A little about me...my name is Kara and I'm 26 years old from Georgia. I was first diagnosed with esrd in April 2012. I had no idea anything was wrong with me until I had a simple blood test and it came back that I was in kidney failure. My GFR was down to 7. I had to start emergency dialysis because my potassium was at a lethal level. Needless to say I was in total shock. Turns out i have an auto immune disease called IGA nephropathy. I started out doing hemo but I am now on peritoneal dialysis. I have been on the transplant list for a year and a half.
If it wasn't for my mom insisting that I get my health checked then I probly wouldn't be here right now. I thank god everyday for giving me a second chance at life!

Kara

First off lets get mom a    :flower;  and a :bow;   Many adult offspring just don't like moms or pops saying anything,       :Kit n Stik;

Happy for you that you did get medically checked out.    :yahoo;

Best of the best for you.   :welcomesign;

talker

Title: Re: I'm Here!
Post by: Ninanna on April 16, 2014, 12:47:18 PM

Welcome Kara! I too have IgA. I hope you find all the support and information you need.

Title: Re: I'm Here!
Post by: nataliemac on April 16, 2014, 04:59:12 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm Here!
Post by: Poppylicious on April 17, 2014, 06:19:13 AM

Hello Kara, and  :welcomesign; to ihd.com!

 ;D

Poppylicious, Moderator