We got an email from the myeloma specialist's nurse navigator - we have the results from the kidney biopsy:
"The biopsy doesn't show either of the two things (amyloid or light chain deposition disease) we were looking for. Dr. M asks that Doug follow up with Dr. F (the nephrologist). She will want to review the findings and impart her expertise on what is causing the proteinuria and what needs to be done about it."
I am greatly relieved it is not amyloidosis. We are not dancing in the streets yet, because there is still a kidney problem, but we are very glad the results are in and we can move forward. Praise God.
Next step is the visit with the nephrologist, set for October 23. We hope and pray she will discover the cause of the proteinuria - and that it will be treatable.
The 24 hour urine test showed Doug's protein in the urine was 3191. Normal range is 42 to 225. Not sure what the units are called but that is 14 times normal. His creatinine clearance was 61 ml/min which is low. Normal range is 70 to 130. One good thing is there was no apparent M-spike.
The most common causes of proteinuria are diabetes and hypertension. Doug has neither. Hope Dr. F is a good detective.
To find out more about proteinuria click here.
Love to all.
Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10
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Glad to hear you got the results...and some good news. Now to keep pressing inward and onward as you await some answers to what is causing the problems.
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