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I was just recently diagnosed with FSGS, I havent' started treatment yet, as they are trying to figure out if it is primary or secondary. (I'm being seen at the Mayo clinic). I am in stage 3-4 of kidney failure, and I am scared to death.
If anyone can tell me what to expect, what I need to do, ANYTHING...I'd appreciate it..
(sigh)
Christa
Posted on 04/15/07, 02:04 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/16/07  2:09am
" Christa,

Try kidneyschool.com it is really helpful for beginners!

Alaskagirl "
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Reply #2 - 07/04/07  5:37pm
" I was diagnosed with FSGS in 2002. I just started this page. If you find it helpful or have anything to add I can post it.

Bruce

http://paradisekidneyfoundation.org "
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Reply #3 - 09/24/07  11:51pm
" Alaskagirl
Thanks so much for introducing me to the inf. kidney school .I really was able to understand and get a better outlook on the disease and what was entailed in the rx. I guess the most important thing is a positive attitude. the one thing that I was very apprehensive about was the needles and after reading the artlcle I felt a lot better
Again Thanks "
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Reply #4 - 06/28/08  12:57am
" You can check out www.nephcure.org and they give out alot of good information out on FSGS.
I hope hope that helps. "
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