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Dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy which is used to provide an artificial replacement for lost kidney function due to renal failure. It is a life support treatment and does not treat any kidney diseases. Dialysis may be used for very sick patients who have suddenly lost their kidney function or for quite stable patients who have permanently lost their kidney...

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FSGS

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I was just recently diagnosed with FSGS, I havent' started treatment yet, as they are trying to figure out if it is primary or secondary. (I'm being seen at the Mayo clinic). I am in stage 3-4 of kidney failure, and I am scared to death.
If anyone can tell me what to expect, what I need to do, ANYTHING...I'd appreciate it..
(sigh)
Christa
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Christa,

Try kidneyschool.com it is really helpful for beginners!

Alaskagirl
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I was diagnosed with FSGS in 2002. I just started this page. If you find it helpful or have anything to add I can post it.

Bruce

http://paradisekidneyfoundation.org
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Alaskagirl
Thanks so much for introducing me to the inf. kidney school .I really was able to understand and get a better outlook on the disease and what was entailed in the rx. I guess the most important thing is a positive attitude. the one thing that I was very apprehensive about was the needles and after reading the artlcle I felt a lot better
Again Thanks
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You can check out www.nephcure.org and they give out alot of good information out on FSGS.
I hope hope that helps.
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