Hello -
We are about 15 months post-transplant and my sister's creatinine has been rising consistently (now at 5, had been stable around 2 after surgery.) She has FSGS which does have a risk of attacking the new kidney, which is what seems to be happening. They did a biopsy and said there is no rejection. We were hoping that the disease would be slow to do damage as it did the first time around, but it seems to be moving quickly.
She is going in for Plasmapheresis this Thursday and they told her she would be off 10 days-2 weeks. From what I read I was surprised she would need that much time off. Is anyone familiar with this procedure, and its success?
This is actually a glimmer of hope as they had told her they wanted to get her back on the list sooner than later.
Thanks all-
Julie