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10 Years on Dialysis: Overcoming IgA Nephropathy and Finding Purpose

When a gout flare revealed IgA nephropathy, Patrick faced 10 years on dialysis. A transplant gave him a second chance and a mission to spread kidney d...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Deceased donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

IgA nephropathy

Kidney Disease at 13: Finding Hope and Inspiring Others on TikTok

Chandler began experiencing eye pain, flu-like symptoms, and swelling at thirteen. What he thought was a simple illness, turned out to be kidney disea...

Diseases and conditions,

Signs and symptoms,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

End stage kidney disease,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

Goodpasture Syndrome

Goodpasture Syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease affecting the kidneys and lungs. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Goodpasture syndrome

Staying Positive with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis

In 2014, Shadaiah (Shae) Forsey was a typical tenth-grade student. She studied, hung out with friends, and dreamed of the future. Then, an unexpected ...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

Lupus Nephritis

Lupus nephritis is a disease that affects the kidneys, making it difficult for them to clean blood well.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

Moving from a Cane to Curling for a Cure

Moving from a Cane to Curling for a Cure Jennifer Cramer-Miller Regan Birr graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a mechanical engineering...

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Patient advocacy,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

TikToker Melanie Pina Shines Light on Kidney Failure: “TikTok Saved My Life”

Scroll through Melanie Pina's TikTok to find a bright, funny, and genuine person detailing her life with lupus and on peritoneal dialysis. With every ...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Race and ethnicity,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

The Ups and Downs of Living with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis– Jessica’s Story

Before 2018, Jessica Figueroa was in a toxic relationship and worked long hours to care for her family. Ultimately, the stress and intense workload ca...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Infectious diseases,

Metabolic acidosis,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

Her Kidneys Failed at 26: “I Had the Kidney Function of an 80-Year-Old”

Maria Madak grew up having regular checkups and bloodwork to keep track of her kidney function because of her chances of inheriting IgA Nephropathy (I...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Deceased donation,

Transplant recipients ,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

IgA nephropathy

Kidney Disease and Mental Health: “You Can't Suffer in Silence.”

Receiving a kidney disease diagnosis can be overwhelming and lead to mental health struggles like depression or anxiety. Talking with someone who has ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Self-management and self-care,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

IgA nephropathy