Yebah!

21 November 2007


Me so happy!!!

Today, I had another consultation with my Nephrologist at NKI. She told me that my kidneys are showing signs of improvement. The protein leak (albumin) in my urine is down to +1 (from +3). But of course, the ideal is 0 or negative. But at least, it’s slowly improving. Hopefully by next month, it would be negative.

Another cause for celebration? My steroids dose is down to 5mg! Imagine… from 50mg in July to 5mg after 4 months. Ang galing! Well, dapat lang… with all my expensive medicines!

I was having a light moment with my Nephro in Isabela (yes, I have 2 Nephros) about how expensive my medicines are (I spend roughly P1,400 per day!). He told me that some of his patients cannot even afford to buy steroids, which only costs P10 per day. I suddenly felt very privileged that I am able to buy medicines for my sustenance. Good thing Mercury Drugstore accepts credit cards. Although God knows how I’ll be able to pay my bills. But I could not complain. I am lucky… very lucky.

My NKI Nephro also reprimanded me. “Hija, watch your diet. You’re eating more.” Hahaha!!! Huling-huli! The lab results showed that my cholesterol level is still a bit high. I should really stay away from pork, beef, chocolates, ice cream, cakes, pastries… arghhh!!! No more yummy food. *wails*

But for the bad news, my doctor found more complications of lupus. I have anemia, plus I have nerve problems. So I need to take additional medicines. But hey, my kidneys are getting better… YEHEY!!!

Thanks for the prayers! Please continue praying for my complete recovery.