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« 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
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2014, 01:03:30 AM »
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I am a caregiver to my wonderful husband,  He is 4p and started PD October 2013. We have several living donors waiting to be tested for a transplant. Dialysis is a bridge to get us where we need to go. 
He had a transplant in November 2019.
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2014, 01:17:54 AM »
We are glad you found this site, and   :welcomesign;  to IHD!!
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« Reply #3 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!...

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Cared for my late mum, Elsie who had Kidney Failure... Darling mum died on July 15th 2014... May her gentle soul rest in peace....
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« Reply #4 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;

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Don't ever give up hope, expect a miracle, pray as if you were going to die the next moment in time, but live life as if you were going to live forever."

A wise man once said, "Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present."
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« Reply #5 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.
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Spring 2006 - Diagnosed with IgA nephropathy
June 2013 - Listed on transplant list
Feb 4th 2014 - Kidney and bone marrow tx (both from my mother) as part of a clinical trial at Hopkins
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2014, 04:59:12 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2014, 06:19:13 AM »
Hello Kara, and  :welcomesign; to ihd.com!

 ;D

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