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Hi I am 27 and was diagnosed as IgA with Creatinine 10.8, I haven't started dialysis but will probably start within a few months. Dr showed this community to me and I saw a lot positive stories here. I guess I have to start my own fighting journey.

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Be compliant as possible! Watch your fluids. Get as much rest as possible and exercise if able. I did this for six years and lived a somewhat normal life. God bless

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Colin_CX in reply toAmiller55

Thanks, I will stay positive :)

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kevinlally

Woa - that's a scary thing to hear. I was diagnosed out of the blue at 21with kidney failure, creat around 14, started dialysis right away. It was a heavy adjustment, but I'm now 38 and living a very full life. You'll get there. This feels like your whole story right now, but over time it will become just another part of your story. I'll write more later, and please feel free to message or post here with any questions or anything I can offer to help. It's a pretty unique thing to be diagnosed at a young age. More later - Kevin

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Colin_CX in reply tokevinlally

Thanks! It was a shock to me as I barely feel anything wrong. I'll stay positive.

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