What is Goodpasture-Syndrome
Goodpasture’s syndrome (also known as Goodpasture’s disease and anti-glomerular basement membrane disease or anti-GBM disease) was first described by Ernest Goodpasture in 1919. It...
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I have finally been cleared by the liver spe...
LinMarie Apr 29, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 |
I have finally been cleared by the liver specialist to start the process of getting a kidney transplant. It has been over 5 years since my 1993 transplant failed. I have been on home dialysis and can't wait to be free of the machine. I have 2 adult daughters and one is donating a kidney to me. The most wonderful gift anyone could ever get. We will star...
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HI, I am new to GPS. My son is in the ICU re...
CherylTrav Feb 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
HI, I am new to GPS. My son is in the ICU recovering from this disease. I am looking for what could be happening long term.We know he will need a Rheumotologist and will need to be careful but I can not find anything long term. The dcotors stopped the progression of his disease before it affected his kidneys. It was in the lungs only. We have been down a long road and almost lost him. We ar...1 Recommendation -
I had an ileostomy on Oct. 26, 2007. I...
LinMarie May 30, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008 |
I had an ileostomy on Oct. 26, 2007. I had ulcerative colitis for 29 years and bowen's disease for 3 years. My large colon and rectum were removed so I will have to wear a pouch forever. I had a very hard time getting used to the pouch and finding the right type. I lost 14 pounds since the surgery (I was only 124lbs before). I can't gain any weight n...1 Recommendation -
logansrun Mar 08, 2008
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thing have been really good for me recently,ive jo...
logansrun Mar 08, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
thing have been really good for me recently,ive joined scottish slimmers and lost 8.5lb in 4 weeks and have had 5 driving lessons,ive also writted away to loads of charities to see if they need anyone on my quiet days.
Kids have settled down now that we all live together,still skint but happy!
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last night went well quite well considering its my...
logansrun Jan 15, 2008
Journal Entry for January 15, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
last night went well quite well considering its my family,lewis my sisters boyfriend even turned up which is unusual for him.
in the prosess of doing forms and shit for the big change over when billy and william move in with me,loads of paperwork to do but i guess well get there and financially we can only be better off and sleep easy at night knowing we have done everything right. -
BREAKFAST: 2 scrambled eggs,2 slices wholemeal bre...
logansrun Jan 14, 2008
Journal Entry for January 14, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
BREAKFAST: 2 scrambled eggs,2 slices wholemeal bread with flora,2 cups of tea.
SNACKS: mini box raisins,apple,banana,kiwi fruit,6 brazil nuts,low fat yogurt.
LUNCH: beans on toast
DINNER: stovies,piece of birthday cake.
well that eating plan went right out the window by pm!
this is what i really ate
breakfast and lunch the same,THEN
snacks,2 marzipan bars,two pieces of birthday cake,big portion of lasag... -
Fell off the wagon AGAIN at bedtime last night,the...
logansrun Jan 14, 2008
Journal Entry for January 14, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Fell off the wagon AGAIN at bedtime last night,the problem is that i go to bed with Billy at about 9pm to watch tv,kids are settled in their rooms and he munches on crisps and jelly beans,i wasnt fully satisfied by my food intake earlier and so i joined him in the eating in bed habbit. I had 2 packets of crisps and a handful of jelly beans,god i cannot wait till the big tub is all gone and im goi...1 Comment -
Food today has been much better thank god,and we h...
logansrun Jan 13, 2008
Journal Entry for January 13, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Food today has been much better thank god,and we had ten minutes alone with Bilyl for a bit loving which is very unusual these days with all the comings and goings in my house!
Lunch: rocket and houmos sandwich,diet yogurt.
Dinner,NORMAL size portion steak pie,mash potatos and sweetcorn.
SNACKS,2 small box raisins.1ltre water,kiwi fruit and apple.
God i feel so pleased with myself,didnt pig out,didnt... -
LUNCH: s slices of bread with tuna mayo (low cal) ...
logansrun Jan 13, 2008
Journal Entry for January 13, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
LUNCH: s slices of bread with tuna mayo (low cal) and rocket salad,low fat bio yogurt and sml packet raisins.
do i eat too much bread??
my 12 year old daughter has been moody and upset today,age im guessing but also my 16 year old is really nasty to her at times,he pulled her from behind and broke her necklace yesterday and is never done bossing her about,im going ot have a serious word with him as... -
had a nice quiet day today,walked the dogs,bloody ...
logansrun Jan 13, 2008
Journal Entry for January 13, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
had a nice quiet day today,walked the dogs,bloody freezing but nice,the only thing was i managed to fall on my arse as i turned the corner to get to the house,thinkmy pride was hurt more than anything else!
I ate well all day,even had a shot on my air walker and trampoline,and didnt have a slepp,but by pm i was in a right mess,everything hurt i felt starving,pissed off and tired,so i ate shit,felt... -
I have decided to give the hebalife thing a miss,m...
logansrun Jan 12, 2008
Journal Entry for January 12, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
I have decided to give the hebalife thing a miss,my insides are in enough of a mess as it is without adding meal replacements to the damage,i will try harder,just today,just one day at a time and see how i get on,keeping an honest food diary has told me that my main meal choices are not that bad(i know i had a mcdondalds but it was my sons birthday..excuse??) i need to cut back on the unhealthy s...1 Comment
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 |
I have finally been cleared by the liver specialist to start the process of getting a kidney transplant. It has been over 5 years si...
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Goodpasture Syndrome Information
Goodpasture’s syndrome (also known as Goodpasture’s disease and anti-glomerular basement membrane disease or anti-GBM disease) was first described by Ernest Goodpasture in 1919. It is a rare condition characterised by rapid destruction of the kidneys and haemorrhaging of the lungs. Although many diseases can present with these symptoms, the name Goodpasture’s syndrome is usually reserved for the autoimmune disease produced when the patient’s immune system attacks cells presenting the Goodpasture antigen, which are found in the kidney and lung, causing damage to these organs.
Most patients present with both lung and kidney disease, however, some patients present with one of these diseases alone. The first lung symptoms usually develop days to months before kidney damage is evident.
Like many autoimmune diseases, Goodpasture’s syndrome responds well to treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, however, the side effects of these can be serious, including as they do increased risk of infection, which may accelerate the progression of the disease. The concentration of anti-GBM antibodies in the blood may be reduced by apheresis to remove blood plasma and its replacement with an isotonic salt and protein solution. This course of treatment usually lasts between three and six months.
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