Follow up with Nephrologist at 1 month

We just got back from our first follow up with the Nephrologist (kidney specialist) at the University Hospital.

Great News. They are thrilled with how quickly she has responded to the medication and continues to have days with negative and trace proteins. We start the weaning process to get her off the medication, which should take until the first of June if all goes well.

The Nephrologist said that we will see occational bobbles where her proteins will go up a little, especially if she is fighting a cold or allergies, or has been especially active, and not to worry unless they stay at a 1 or 2 for a week or if they elevate to a 3 or 4 plus; or if she shows signs of edema (swelling).

As we ween her off, hopefully the proteins will stay down and this will be her last visit to the nephrologist; There is a good chance she will probably have at least one recurrence, but they are hopefull that with her positive response that she will be one of the lucky ones who only ever have one episode. But if not, at least now we know what to look for and will be able to catch it early.

She continues to be really good about taking her pills and following the low sodium diet (fear of blood tests or the idea of a kidney biopsey really motivate her to be diligent).

We have been so blessed, and again thank you for your prayers, interest, and kindness.