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Kidney Biopsy and Lupus? |
My kidney doctor said i might lupus, but i don't any symptoms, only tiredness, but i think i'm just lazy..lol...anyways, so he's going set up an appointment to do a kidney biopsy. Does it hurt to get kidney biopsy. I can't take pain at all. I'm so scared.. And for those who have lupus, what changes did you do for your lupus? Do you eat different or exercise more? Thank You If your dr has done blood tests, and found issues with your blood, and certain protiens in your urine, it may be suggestive of Lupus nerphritis. A different type of Lupus Then Systemic Lupus. Your symptoms may very well be different. I have Systemic Lupus (SLE). I havent needed a kidney biopsy, but did have a Liver Biopsy because I have Lupoid Hepatitis (autoimmune Hepatitis, fr the Lupus. I know this much, as with a liver Biopsy they do put you to sleep, so you arent awake. The liver biopsy when I woke, was sore, but no massive pain, plus most dr's and surgons will give you pain killers for the after surgery. If your super freaked, call the doctor, and ask him to explain his exact reasoning why he thinks you may have Lupus nephritis. If you don't like the answer, get a second opinion. But If you do have Lupus Nephritis, you do need treatment right away. It is a needed organ, and you can't sit and do nothing, the longer it sits, and the more ill you may become. I Co-Own a Lupus/autoimmune support group, several have Lupus Nephritis, and because they acted fast, and take their meds, are able to work, and live thier lives. They may change your diet, and some moderate, or mild exersice to begin with can only make you stronger. I swim, to help me with the times when I am down with severe flares (periods of moderate/severe disease activity). Lupus can range from Mild to Severe. He may have also done some pre bloodwork, for autoimmune disease that has come back positive as well. The changes I made for lupus over the years have been many as my life and illness have changed. But I have a lot of Central Nervous System Problems, not all with Lupus do. So I had to stop working. I eat better, I took swimming again a few years ago, I created an online support group, I pay more attention to my health, dont drink alcohol anymore or very little. I try to enjoy the good days, weeks or months a lot more, and appreciate them. I rest when my body tells me to. Oh and for the 1st time in my life I actually take most perscriptions perscribed....there are a few, and my dr knows which ones, I just physically can not tolerate. So we found ones I could. Good luck, Chris Source(s): http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lup... personal experience, seems I have had Lupus since early teens, Diagnosed in 20's, now 40 If the only symptom you have is being tired, Why has your doctor suggested Lupus? If there is no other reason for him suggesting lupus I would get a second opinion! and a third if you can. Being tired is a symptom of so many things! I would refuse to have a biopsy until you get at least one more opinion and make sure its an opinion of a doctor who does not know the doctor your currently seeing. My Best Wishes |
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