IgAN & Me

Hello and welcome to my kidney journey blog! I’ve decided to share my experiences here for two main reasons. First, to keep friends and family updated. Second, to offer some comfort or insight to others walking a similar path. If you’ve found your way here, thank you for taking the time to read my story.

This first post marks the beginning of year three on dialysis for me. It also marks eight years officially with a kidney disease. I’ll explain the use of ‘officially’ in an upcoming blog post to give you a better understanding. When I first learned that I had kidney issues, I can’t say I was overwhelmed. The flood of information and appointments was not abundant back in 2018. The only person I knew that had kidney issues was my paternal grandfather. He passed away when I was a teenager. I know he was on dialysis, but for what reason I will never know. So I’m on my own with this and it confirms that it’s not hereditary at this moment in time.

I have quickly discovered something important. There is a strong supportive community out there. They are ready to lend an ear or a word of advice when needed. I love being part of the kidney community, just not so keen on the disease.

Over the coming weeks and months, I’ll be documenting various aspects. This includes medical updates and treatment options. I’ll also share day-to-day reflections and the little victories that keep me going. I hope my words resonate with others, whether you’re navigating your own kidney journey or supporting someone who is.