My proteins are at the lowest yet!!! In July they were 7.5 and now they are at 1 (goal is 0), my albumin is at 2.9 which is good (goal is 4). It was a huge jump, my Nephrologist was very happy and so am I.............I can't stop crying, which is annoying b/c I finally have really good news and am happy and hopeful. My husband says it's b/c I am finally letting my emotions out (damn, I am crying again!) plus I am due to get my period tomorrow so that could be it too.
I am down to 5mg of pred and over the next month will be alternating 5mg one day then 2.5 the next, then the month after 2.5 a day and the month after that 2.5 every other day.
I think it was the tekturna that was the real turning point for me, I am glad that I decided try it again.
Also, my Aunt told me to think positively about my kidney's working and I kept on trying to think about those tiny little foot processes unfuseing and healing. I wasn't too sure about it at first but am going to keep on doing that!!!
I am not out of the woods yet, I am trying to be hopeful but cautious. I am scared to be too optimistic.
It's been one whole year. Thanks everyone for your caring and support (ok crying again, gotta go!)
The steriods never did much for me, so for anyone w/MCD not going into remission, talk to your Neph about Tekturna!
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