Woah... waitaminute. Who told you plasmapheresis is hard on the kidneys? Or is it a no-no for another reason?
They use it in transplant patients so that their antibodies don't destroy new kidneys. Nobody told me anything about risk of kidney damage when I had my plasmapheresis and they're very particular about giving you all the potential risks including the *very very very* slim chance of blood born disease being transmitted.
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Originally Posted by Maxwell'sMom
Hi, My kidney biopsy came back, and for the most part, it is Not the CycloSporine that's causing the kidney damage. It is from long term Uncontrolled high blood pressure, with some damage from the cyclosporine.
IVIG and Plasma are bigger no no's than the CycloSporine, so we're staying on CycloSporine, and will monitor me closely. Both my Nephrologist called me, and my Neurologist called me.
You know, I've complained about certain past doctors, and have heard others say how awful some doctors can be, I really wanted to take a moment and say, I have a great team of caring, concerned, loving human being, for doctors. And in addition, are very good at what they do. I'm just so thankful for them, and all they do.
So, after all that worrying, and stuff, I'm staying put medicine wise.
I'm so tired. I've had a lot of medical stuff this week. Next week, i can't believe it, I don't have any apppointments. yay.
First time in Months.
Gonna try and get some stuff done around here. Slowly at my own pace.
Love Lizzie
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EDIT: Glad to see you're appointment free this coming week, enjoy it and relax at least some
