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IgaN with bp
I have igan with hypertension , diagnosed since December last year, biopsy glomerulosclerosis (5/7) and moderate IFTA (30%). Creatinine 2.4 , taking immunosuppressants, prednisone, losartan, metoprolol, ivabard. Its getting difficult for me to manage diet restrictions, can I please try for early kidney transplant without waiting for end stage as it is inevitable as my iga is aggressive. Please advice if its possible or not.
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First u need to reduce immunosuppression and steroids as for IgA N very small duration steroid is advocated, With ifta 30% hardly any role of immunosuppression.
Plus need to have good BP control.
Early transplants are known as Preemptive transplants but right know it's too early , u can consult your treating doctor.
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Dr. Harsha M V
Nephrologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Pre-emptive transplant is an option but not at this stage. Please continue medications, regular follow up with your nephrologist and healthy lifestyle. End stage kidney disease can be as away as a decade in most patients
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Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan
Nephrologist/Renal Specialist
7 yrs exp
Alappuzha
Going for early transplant is not a good idea at this stage since u will hav to be on stronger immunosuppressants after transplant which will reduce ur immunity and make u vulnerable to infections. So it is advisable to get as many years as possible with ur native kidney till u reach a higher creatinine.
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