Chasing Protein
March 12, 2010
Mackenzie has an appointment with her nephrologists every 4 months. For her it is just an appointment and nothing more. For me, it is a full week of worrying about the protein. Will it be the same, will it be increased, will she need to start medications? The doctor has given us a protein level that would warrant starting her on medicine. We are usually below that number, but many times hug precariously close to the level. Starting medication is really no big deal. ACE inhibitors or ARBs are drugs usually for blood pressure, but when given to IgA patients can help decrease proteinuria. In my head, the longer we can go without needing medication, the better chance we have of not progressing to end-stage renal disease. This is my issue and has no basis in reality. How long can I deny that at some point in her life, we will need to face kidney disease head on.
