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Q: I have FSGS and would like help
asked by: ~Natasha~ on September 1st, 2008
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Hello , Im 16 years old I live in New Jersey. Four years old I was diagnosed with FSGS(Focal Segmental Sclerosis Glomerolo).I first with swelling in my legs and I went to see my nephrologist who did a kidney biopsy so Fsgs was comfirmed .Iwas on Hemo dialysis, then transfer to Peritoneal Dialysis whish cause me to get very sick. In January 2006 Iwas transplanted which last forone year because the reoccurance oft he disease now I am back on Dialysis and looking forward for a second Transplant. Im very sick and tired of living the lousy life so if anyone could possible spare me one one of their kidney I would be highly apprciate. I can live a normal life and go back to school.
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aflsh
replied on October 5th, 2008
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I am sorry you are so sick right now. Hopefully your second kidney will last longer. There are a few good web sites that have people who are experiencing the same thing. I am afraid I have no experience with this, but I wanted to answer your post and wish you the best. Good luck.
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^Serenity^
replied on October 27th, 2008
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