Enter Our IgA Nephropathy Community GiveawayHere at IgA-Nephropathy.net, we're giving back to our incredible community with a giveaway designed to help you stay on top of your...reactionscomments
IgAN: Getting the Conversation StartedI was diagnosed with IgAN in 2001, a time when very little was known about the disease and there were very few...reactionscomments
Pregnancy, Kids, and IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)I was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) in 2001, when my glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was 105—within the normal range. By 2006...reactionscomments
Beyond Quick Fixes: Navigating Cultural Myths, Unsolicited Advice, and Real AcceptanceWhen you are diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like IgA Nephropathy, the hardest reality check to accept is that there is no...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin, when you have questions about a new diagnosis...reactionscomments
IgA Nephropathy: A Personal JourneyI was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) in 2001, however, my journey began long before that. In hindsight, there were many warning...reactionscomments
Finding Balance with IgANIf you asked someone who knows me well to describe me, they would probably say, "Ruchi is always on the go." And...reactionscomments
What I Would Do Differently: Advice For The Newly DiagnosedWhen I first learned I have IgAN, I felt completely overwhelmed. Not only had I received a life-changing diagnosis, but I was...reactionscomments
Exercising with IgANExercise is a common topic in the IgAN communities I’m part of. People often ask what types of exercise are safe, how...reactionscomments
How IgA Nephropathy Changed Me…For GoodThere is one constant in my life: IgA Nephropathy. No matter what I do or where I go, it is always there...reactionscomments
Living in the In-Between: The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Chronic DiagnosisA routine biopsy turned into a nightmare when an accidentally severed vein led to severe internal bleeding and an emergency transfer for...reactionscomments
Travel with IgANI have always loved traveling—the architecture, cultures, and sights of different countries. That enthusiasm began with family trips during my childhood, and...reactionscomments
IgA Nephropathy and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
The One in a Thousand: Surviving a Medical Crisis AloneEditor's note: Read Part One "The Shifting Tide: Navigating the Hidden Anxiety of an IgAN Diagnosis" here Just hours earlier, I had...reactionscomments
Living With A Rare Kidney DiseaseMost rare kidney diseases last a long time. There is no cure, and they often do not go away on their own...reactionscomments
The Shifting Tide: Navigating the Hidden Anxiety of an IgAN DiagnosisBefore 2021, my life followed the familiar, predictable rhythms of daily routines, career ambitions, and plans for the future. Like most people...reactionscomments
Navigating Treatment Decisions with IgA NephropathyIgA nephropathy is a type of kidney disease that causes damage over time. This damage can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD)...reactionscomments
Choosing Positivity with IgANI was diagnosed with IgAN after months of battling with unexplained symptoms. By the time I finally read the words “IgA nephropathy”...reactionscomments
IgA Nephropathy, The Diagnosis That Told Me I Was SickConcerned with my blood pressure, she sent me out for a full lab panel with a follow-up appointment a week later. I...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Diet and NutritionTo be IgAN healthy, can I only eat lettuce and cucumber? I joke about that sometimes when people ask what I can...reactionscomments
