
I am a little confused and afraid
Hi. I am a 35/F, and it has only been a week since I was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy. Before my biopsy, I was already anxious and anticipating a possible CKD diagnosis. Once it turned out to be IgAN, I started researching it online. I came across several articles and read about life expectancy.
I think everything is just now starting to sink in. To be honest, I never cared about having a particularly long life, but it just dawned on me that I also don't want it to be too short. I don't want to die too young. Maybe I am just overreacting and overthinking things. I don't know how to feel right now, but I think I am scared. I can't help but cry.
I hope my post doesn't make anyone else anxious. I just don't know where to share this because my family doesn't know yet.
Screenshot source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5990-iga-nephropathy