My Kidney Crisis - Good News Update

Zappit · Jul 30, 2011

Been going to a few doctors all week, and found out I've got some sort of kidney disease. Got a biopsy Monday. Not looking forward to it, let me tell ya.

Happened on it completely accidentally, too. I tried a blood pressure machine for kicks, found out it was way too high, and one thing led to another. Kidneys got a problem, but I don't know how bad yet. Wish me luck.

Philosopher B. · Jul 30, 2011

Dude, good luck.

Dave · Jul 30, 2011

Good luck, man. Take care o' yourself.

Hylian · Jul 30, 2011

Hope you get to feeling better

Espy · Jul 30, 2011

Damn dude, I'm sorry to hear that

You take care of yourself and keep us updated/let us know if you need anything.

Zappit · Jul 30, 2011

I've been feeling good, and my numbers have at least been stable, so this might not be too bad. There is damage to the kidneys, though - but it might not be too bad. Fingers crossed.

bhamv3 · Jul 30, 2011

G'luck with everything, man. Keep us posted.

Maybe we can all chip in and buy you a new kidney!

Espy · Jul 31, 2011

bhamv3 said:
G'luck with everything, man. Keep us posted.

Maybe we can all chip in and buy you a new kidney!

Pff, we can just harvest one from a lesser liked forum member!

Cheesy1 · Jul 31, 2011

SpecialKO · Jul 31, 2011

Good luck, man!

Ravenpoe · Jul 31, 2011

Espy said:
Pff, we can just harvest one from a lesser liked forum member!

I'm sure Shego has a few in the freezer.

strawman · Jul 31, 2011

Good luck, dude. Kidney diseases are less than fun - it sounds like you cought it earlier than most people would have though.

Cheesy1 said:

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Zappit · Aug 1, 2011

Had the biopsy today - my charts had me down for a TRANSPLANT. Bad day.

strawman · Aug 1, 2011

Aw man! I'm so sorry!

Cheesy1 · Aug 1, 2011

Eek! Dude, keep us updated! We want to see you get through this!

CrimsonSoul · Aug 1, 2011

Zappit said:
Had the biopsy today - my charts had me down for a TRANSPLANT. Bad day.

Good catch lol

Zappit · Aug 1, 2011

My nurse mangled my arm when drawing blood - if you can't fill a single vial in about 2 solid minutes, you'd think you'd try again, right?

Then the chart mix-up. My doc was great. Procedure was done in ten minutes, but I did feel the second "punch" a bit when they drew one of the samples.

Lunch after was good, though. Bed was nice. Day SUCKED HARD.

Zappit · Aug 2, 2011

Got my preliminary results - I've in the bad end of the IGA spectrum. It's treatable, but we're moving quickly - dialysis and a transplant is a real possibility. Damn. My doc said he was confident we could get this in remission - it usually responds. Just kinda floored right now.

Maybe I shoulda taken that kidney they were gonna give me yesterday, huh?

doomdragon6 · Aug 2, 2011

What is "the IGA spectrum"?

North_Ranger · Aug 2, 2011

Awww man, Zappit, that sucks.

Here's hoping you'll pull through alright.

SpecialKO · Aug 2, 2011

Good luck, dude! You'll pull through!

Zappit · Aug 3, 2011

Found out I need to take IVs of my steroid three times a month - three days in a row - did the first one today. Not too bad. Nowhere near as bad the biopsy. Took about 45 minutes.

Cajungal · Aug 3, 2011

I'm glad you found out what was going on. That at least can be comforting. Hope you're feeling well.

sixpackshaker · Aug 3, 2011

wow Zappit, hope you respond to these treatments.

IronBrig4 · Aug 4, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about that and wish you well.

Zappit · Aug 4, 2011

I am feeling good. I was apparently born with this, but it only really fired up recently - it's from an autoimmune condition that affects only the kidneys. I was oblivious for 27 years about this, so I don't really feel any different or sick, if you know what I mean. But, I'm told these treatments work very often, so I'm pretty confident, too. Got another steroid IV drip today and tomorrow. Was (comically) a little wired from the drip last night, but that's about as bad as it's been with that. Biopsy was the worst part so far. DO NOT WANT AGAIN.

Dave · Aug 4, 2011

Biopsies suck. I've never had one but I've seen them done and it's not anything I'd ever want to experience. You are the man and I'm glad you're okay.

Zappit · Aug 4, 2011

Interesting quirk - the IV I'm taking is giving me aggressive, relentless hiccups. Nothing dangerous, but it's a curiosity.

And thanks for the support, guys. I haven't said it yet, but it means a lot.

Zappit · Sep 12, 2011

Update - got some numbers from the biopsy - about 67% scarring on my filters, and 25% atrophy. Not game over, but not a fun fight ahead. Crossing my fingers that the blood and urine tests come back with some good news tomorrow.

Ravenpoe · Sep 12, 2011

Zappit said:
Update - got some numbers from the biopsy - about 67% scarring on my filters, and 25% atrophy. Not game over, but not a fun fight ahead. Crossing my fingers that the blood and urine tests come back with some good news tomorrow.

I just want you to know, man, that if it comes down to it, if you need a new kidney, then, well... you can't have mine.

But, knowing that, it will narrow down the search, and put you one step closer. In the mean time, I'll be thinking about ya.

CrimsonSoul · Sep 12, 2011

Ravenpoe said:
I just want you to know, man, that if it comes down to it, if you need a new kidney, then, well... you can't have mine.

But, knowing that, it will narrow down the search, and put you one step closer. In the mean time, I'll be thinking about ya.

I second that. but if you ever need bone marrow I'm on the donor list!

Espy · Sep 13, 2011

Thanks for the update man, keep us in the loop. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

North_Ranger · Sep 13, 2011

You'll make it, Zapster ol' boy. We're rooting for you.

Zappit · Sep 13, 2011

Some GOOD NEWS today. Improvement in some of the most important numbers - seems that, at least right now, the treatment is having some effect.

Dave · Sep 13, 2011

That IS good news!

My Kidney Crisis - Good News Update

Philosopher B.