[livingwith]

I am 42 years old with Chronic glormerolonephritis [glomerulonephritis}. I was diagnosed at the age of 7, After a period of Henoch-Schonlein purpura. I had horrible back pain and so much blood in my urine that it looked like tomato juice. I was rushed to the hosp. where at first they called it acute g.n. [glomerulonephritis}. After my first biopsy my parents were told that I probably had about 30 days to live!!!! I was put on steroids and other experimental meds (1972). I obviously outlived the...Read the full article

[Marbelly]

It was very inspiring to read your story. My son is 15 years old and after being diagnosed with HSP a year ago he developed IgA Nephritis. It is hard for a teenager to go through all this, but is great to hear from other people who conquered the odds. Congratulations and keep going!