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My eGFR is 60. Nephrologist wants a biopsy due to protein leakage. Is it standard to get a biopsy for a diagnosis? Bloodwork is showing positive ANA and elevated protein levels.

Service connected lumbar strain. Recent MRI showed cervical degenerative disease/cervical stenosis and bulging discs.

File cervical as secondary to back? What evidence is needed for secondary claims, besides VA doctor notes and MRI.

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Does anyone take prednisone after acute covid infection for inflammation?

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I'm supposed to get a kidney biopsy on Monday, but I'm sick. The nurse at the hospital is going to call again tonight to see how im feeling. I'm feeling a little better, but I'm definitely not feeling good.

I'm not sure what to do. Anyone else get sick before a kidney biopsy?

I've had some type of infection this past week, and kidney biopsy is scheduled for Monday. I told the nurse at the hospital (biopsy performed), and she is going to call me today to see how I'm feeling.

Does anyone else get sick right before biopsy? Did you reschedule. Ugh

I've been sick for about 9 days. I've had UTI symptoms but no uti. Thought it was a MCAS flare, but not the usual flare symptoms.

I think it might be covid. Low-grade fever, back pain, congestion, and just feel horrible. I mask all the time and homebound for the most part. Covid tests are negative, but it's been 9 days.

Should I ask the doctor for prednisone ? I haven't been sick since 2022, so I'm out of the loop on recent treatments.

I hope this is the right forum to post.

I'm so frustrated. I've been having UTI symptoms for a few weeks, but urinalysis isn't showing infection. I'm still feeling horrible...lower back and flank pain, slight headache, urinating all the time, and fatigue.

High levels of urine were found, so a kidney biopsy on Monday. Could protein in urine cause UTI symptoms?

I called the nephrologist office last week, and they said I need to see primary to test for UTI. Which I did, hence the urinalysis with the primary doc showing no infection. Nephrologist office doesn't want to be bothered. Ugh

Is there anyone else who has had a similar issue?

I'm so frustrated. I've been having UTI symptoms for a few weeks, but urinalysis isn't showing infection. I'm still feeling horrible...lower back and flank pain, slight headache, urinating all the time, and fatigue.

High levels of urine were found, so a kidney biopsy on Monday. Could protein in urine cause UTI symptoms?

I called the nephrologist office last week, and they said I need to see primary to test for UTI. Which I did, hence the urinalysis showing no infection. Now what?

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I'm currently taking immunosuppressive drugs and wondering if anyone was able to wear a mask during biopsy? Unfortunately, my immune system is shot. Ugh

Is anyone taking pepcid? If so, any issues with kidneys.

Urinalysis and culture are negative. Did anyone experience a UTI with a negative culture?

I don't have a UTI, but flank pain, irritated vulva area, nausea, and feeling unwell. I'm waking up at night and histamine dump, but 10x worse than normal.

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Are AZO test strips pretty accurate?

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Has anyone had a kidney biopsy? If so, did you get a diagnosis?

Mold issue in home. I opened the windows and smelled mold/mildew also. Could there be mold in siding?

My husband is having issues with his feet. His primary VA doc won't refer him to a podiatrist at the VA, though.

Any idea on what the next step would be?

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I'm trying to figure out if I'm reading a positive result for a UTI?

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Recommended OTC UTI strips