- IgA nephropathy
- Interviews
Terri's interview
How did all start?
Episodes of extreme flu like symptoms, from infections, thought to have been allergic to antibiotics.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
yes, Feb 2017 confimed via biopsy
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Nephrologist but hoping to see Immunologist
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Internet groups, sharing with others
What have been your biggest difficulties?
trying to avoid other instances of illness, and follow diet
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
supportive, no change in relationships
What things have you stopped doing?
nothing so far but a few diet changes
What do you think about the future?
uncertain and anxious
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
50's traveling.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
travel without fear of an incident
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
happy with some anxiety
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
have hope and know that all progressions are different.
