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So... I have significant kidney failure. Potentially end-stage, but this is not clear yet. Should hear more on Wednesday.
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This bit of history definitely hits a bit different now: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Grote_Donorshow
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So, it's IgA nephropathy. It's not end-stage *yet*, but probably also won't be very long before it is - the estimate is 9% - 15% remaining kidney function.
Realistically I will need a transplant in my near future, and possibly dialysis as a way to bridge the time until that is possible. Dialysis is not a viable long-term option; life expectancy is poor.
However, for now things are still working well enough that I "only" need a diet, and don't need dialysis yet.
That could change in months, or years, it's hard to say. Overall, positive-ish news compared to the worst case I'd been anticipating.
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@joepie91 oh crap! Fingers crossed 🤞
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@joepie91 oh shit ;(
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@joepie91 Oh gods no :(
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@joepie91 Fuck... I hope you hear some good news on wednesday <3
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@joepie91 I'm very sorry to hear... Hope things go well on Wednesday.
@joepie91 bagger, wish you well
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@joepie91 yay!
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@joepie91 ooh nice!
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This doesn't mean much for my kidneys, but it's positive nevertheless: my vision (likely affected by blood pressure) has been improving again! My left eye no longer has a tilt-shift effect