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« on: February 09, 2014, 08:18:38 AM »
Hey everyone. My name is Kathy and I am a 30 year old from New York.  I was diagnosed with Secondary FSGS with nephrotic syndome about 4 years ago, but my doctors believe I might have had it longer than that.  Last week I went into ESRD and will be starting dialysis in 3 weeks.  It was somewhat unexpected. I went from Stage 3 to Stage 5 in about 6 months. The doctors were stumped.  My GFR is currently at 5. We knew I would eventually get to this point, but we thought I still had a year before it would happen.  I am being treated at the Columbia Dialysis center in New York and am applying to the Columbia Transplant Center.  I've decided to do PD Dialysis at home and will getting my catheter on Thursday and hopefully starting dialysis on March 1st.
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July 2010 - diagnosed with FSGS
February 13, 2014 - PD catheter Surgery
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2014, 09:38:14 AM »
Hi Kathy....

Welcome to IHD....

Don't be a stranger... Post often....

God bless...

Darth...
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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 #2 on: February 09, 2014, 10:26:28 AM »
I had a very positive experience with NY Columbia when I did my initial work up there. Ultimately I ended up moving several states away, so I never had it done there. Good luck and welcome!
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Spring 2006 - Diagnosed with IgA nephropathy
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2014, 12:02:13 PM »
Welcome Kathy. Amazing how fast you shot from one stage to the last, isn't it? Hope it all goes well for you and   :welcomesign; to IHD
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2014, 12:20:08 PM »
Hello Kathy, and  :welcomesign;!

Wishing you all the best for your impending adventure with dialysis.  We have lots of experience here so feel free to ask questions!

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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2014, 01:11:46 PM »
Thanks all!! Jean, yeah it is pretty scary. My doctors have been asking me if I took any supplements (like vitamins or herbs) but I haven't. 
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July 2010 - diagnosed with FSGS
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2014, 02:13:33 PM »
Hiya!  Welcome to our community.

I have not heard of fsgs causing that swift of a decline, but that doesn't mean it has never happened.  Lots of people here on IHD do PD, so there is a wealth of information and support available to you.  Keep us posted on how things are going for you, OK?  Please do not hesitate to ask any questions or to request a shoulder to cry on.
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2014, 03:14:12 PM »
Welcome to the board ..................lots to learn
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2014, 04:41:12 PM »
Welcome Kathy. I'm at Colombia too. Hope it all goes smoothly for you.
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2014, 11:25:16 PM »
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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. 
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2014, 03:34:37 PM »
Hello and welcome to IHD...

... good luck with the catheter next Thursday and best wishes form Kristina
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