Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Hi Trent, A very warm welcome to the group! I must say that your experience of finding out you have blood and protein in your urine is a school lab experiment is certainly a new one. It is a good thing you volunteered so you could be properly diagnosed and begin being treated, although of course I am so sorry you do have IgAN. Let me also say thank you for your service in the Navy. We are all in debt to those who serve to protect the rest of us. We have quite a few members who are nurses, and also in nursing school so you are in great company there. Are you being treated for the high protein spill? I am glad you introduced yourself and we look forward to getting to know you better. In a message dated 11/7/2004 1:16:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, " Trent Riden " writes: > > >Hello everyone, > >My name is Trent, and I have been a member of your group for about 2 >weeks now. I have been reading alot of your posts, but haven't been >able to introduce myself until now. > >I am a 24 yo Navy Vet from Illinois, with a wife and 3yo son, >Draelin (pronounced " Dray-lin " ). I was diagnosed with IgA on >October 22, 2004. I was taking a summer class for nursing school, >and offered my Urine specimen for a lab experiment. When we tested >it, we found that the dipstick maxed out on blood and protein. Come >to find out, I had 3.5 g in 24 hr UA. > >That, I guess, is my short story. I feel priveleged to be able to >have to opportunity to contact a group of people who have the same >thing that I do. > >I guess that is it for now. I hope to get to know some of you much >better throughout the coming years. > >Thank you, > >Trent, , and Draelin Riden. > > > > > > >To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group >home page: >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > >To unsubcribe via email, >iga-nephropathy-unsubscribe >Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: >http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > >Thank you > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Trent: Welcome to the group. Interestingly enough I first found out that I had blood in my urine during an employee physical -- I didn't think anything about it until I had my next " cold " and developed dark brown urine. Of course, I didn't know it at the time, but these were hallmarks of IGAN. Another interesting fact is that I also have a 3yr old son named Sam. Charlie, my other son is 14 months. They are both napping right now -- what a rare treat. I'm glad you found our group. I hope you have found a nephrologist that you like, and I wish you all the best with your treatment. Kind regards, --Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Hi Trent. Let me add my welcome to those of other members. You know, I was in the Canadian Navy when I was in my early 20's. I was on destroyer escorts and minesweepers on the west coast. My blood in the urine was first discovered during a completely routine dipstik test in the doctor's office when I was about 23 (maybe 24 - it was a long time ago, as I'm 51 now). Pierre Introducing myself > > > Hello everyone, > > My name is Trent, and I have been a member of your group for about 2 > weeks now. I have been reading alot of your posts, but haven't been > able to introduce myself until now. > > I am a 24 yo Navy Vet from Illinois, with a wife and 3yo son, > Draelin (pronounced " Dray-lin " ). I was diagnosed with IgA on > October 22, 2004. I was taking a summer class for nursing school, > and offered my Urine specimen for a lab experiment. When we tested > it, we found that the dipstick maxed out on blood and protein. Come > to find out, I had 3.5 g in 24 hr UA. > > That, I guess, is my short story. I feel priveleged to be able to > have to opportunity to contact a group of people who have the same > thing that I do. > > I guess that is it for now. I hope to get to know some of you much > better throughout the coming years. > > Thank you, > > Trent, , and Draelin Riden. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Hi Trent, Just wanted to quickly say welcome. Boy, that lab experiment must have been a surprise... Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Who made the diagnosis - your nephrologist or your regular doc? It sounds like things have been moving very fast in your life. Has anyone discussed treatment options? If you haven't already, do check out our web site www.igan.ca There is an enormous amount of useful information there - especially if you are just trying to get your feet on the ground and learn the basics. I look forward to hearing from you! Cy Introducing myself > > > Hello everyone, > > My name is Trent, and I have been a member of your group for about 2 > weeks now. I have been reading alot of your posts, but haven't been > able to introduce myself until now. > > I am a 24 yo Navy Vet from Illinois, with a wife and 3yo son, > Draelin (pronounced " Dray-lin " ). I was diagnosed with IgA on > October 22, 2004. I was taking a summer class for nursing school, > and offered my Urine specimen for a lab experiment. When we tested > it, we found that the dipstick maxed out on blood and protein. Come > to find out, I had 3.5 g in 24 hr UA. > > That, I guess, is my short story. I feel priveleged to be able to > have to opportunity to contact a group of people who have the same > thing that I do. > > I guess that is it for now. I hope to get to know some of you much > better throughout the coming years. > > Thank you, > > Trent, , and Draelin Riden. > > > > > > > To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group > home page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > > To unsubcribe via email, > iga-nephropathy-unsubscribe > Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: > http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > > Thank you > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Trent welcome to the group, I'm glad you found us! How odd to find out about your blood and protein in that way...did you double and triple check it? I think I would have been staring at that dipstick in disbelief. It's good that you did find it though as IgAN can go undetected for years since it doesn't tend to show any symptoms early on. How does your serum creatinine level look? I will add my Thank You for serving our country to 's. And say thank you also for working to become a nurse, we could use more good nurses out there. You are in good company on this site, we have quite a few nurses and nursing students here. Welcome again! Amy G. Introducing myself > > > Hello everyone, > > My name is Trent, and I have been a member of your group for about 2 > weeks now. I have been reading alot of your posts, but haven't been > able to introduce myself until now. > > I am a 24 yo Navy Vet from Illinois, with a wife and 3yo son, > Draelin (pronounced " Dray-lin " ). I was diagnosed with IgA on > October 22, 2004. I was taking a summer class for nursing school, > and offered my Urine specimen for a lab experiment. When we tested > it, we found that the dipstick maxed out on blood and protein. Come > to find out, I had 3.5 g in 24 hr UA. > > That, I guess, is my short story. I feel priveleged to be able to > have to opportunity to contact a group of people who have the same > thing that I do. > > I guess that is it for now. I hope to get to know some of you much > better throughout the coming years. > > Thank you, > > Trent, , and Draelin Riden. > > > > > > > To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group > home page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > > To unsubcribe via email, > iga-nephropathy-unsubscribe > Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: > http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > > Thank you > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hi Shirely and welcome to the group. One type of breast cancer is enough for a person but two just doesn't seem fair. Not everyone gets sick from chemo. I had mine back in 1990 and never got sick. Just a little nausea. Now they have better drugs for nausea and also other problems that can come up. Feel free to ask questions. If we can't help we will try to point you in the right direction. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Introducing myself My name is Shirley and I have recently been diagnosed with ILC andIDC, both stage I. It was enough of a shock that I had breast cancerto begin with, but to find out that I have 2 different kinds reallysent my head spinning. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy onMarch 3rd. I found out yesterday that my treatment plan includes chemo, radiationand anti-hormone therapy. I was hoping that I wouldn't need chemo,but that's not the case. I have to have a port put in my chest nextweek for my chemo meds. My oncoligist said that is the best way togive chemo to someone who is diabetic, otherwise the chemo could causealot of problems with collapsed veins and other things in my arm. Iwill be starting my treatments in about 2 1/2 weeks. I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive, goes to everyappointment with me. I also have 6 wonderful kids that are also verysupportive, but I can see the fear from the uncertainty in their eyes.My husband and I are self employed and my sister works with us. Allof my kids have offered to do whatever (including my job) is necessaryto help me through this. All of my kids are grown with families ofown, but all worked for me at one time or another. Some of them haveoffered to move back home for awhile, if I need them to. I hope itdoesn't come to that. So I do know that they will be able to helpkeep things going. I have been reading the posts for a couple weeks now, but this is thefirst time I have posted. I'm sure I will have questions along theway and am glad to know this group is here.Sorry for going on and on, just a little overwelmed at the moment.Shirley Arnold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hi Shirley, Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. It's not that uncommon to have different types of breast cancer. I have IDC and DCIS, stage 1. I'm glad your family is involved and ready to help. I think doctors are more aggressive with suggesting chemo for Stage 1 women, partially because the numbers become more on our side, and there's more drugs to help with side effects. That said, it won't be a cake walk as the ladies here can attest, but we all get through it with support from family and friends. take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Shirley; How wonderful that you have such a wonderful family support group around you. I welcome you here and we will all be here for you to sound off to and answer any questions that you might have. God bless you and I will keep praying for you and everyone in this group. Ren E. TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi Bonnie, I'll be 52 in August. Very similar story to yours, although I still don't seem to have much problem losing weight--it's the binging that is a big problem for me. Welcome! Sohni Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi Bonnie, I'll be 52 in August. Very similar story to yours, although I still don't seem to have much problem losing weight--it's the binging that is a big problem for me. Welcome! Sohni Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi Bonnie, I'll be 52 in August. Very similar story to yours, although I still don't seem to have much problem losing weight--it's the binging that is a big problem for me. Welcome! Sohni Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi Bonnie,Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us.I think you will find that IE is great for moving at a pace that doesn't feel TOO scary. and we are here to help and support you however we can. looking forward to hearing more of your story.best,abbyIE since 11/08 Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi Bonnie,Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us.I think you will find that IE is great for moving at a pace that doesn't feel TOO scary. and we are here to help and support you however we can. looking forward to hearing more of your story.best,abbyIE since 11/08 Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi Bonnie,Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us.I think you will find that IE is great for moving at a pace that doesn't feel TOO scary. and we are here to help and support you however we can. looking forward to hearing more of your story.best,abbyIE since 11/08 Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I know I won't look 25 again, but then I don't want to feel like I'm 70 yet. That is a big motivation for me! Sohni Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I know I won't look 25 again, but then I don't want to feel like I'm 70 yet. That is a big motivation for me! Sohni Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I know I won't look 25 again, but then I don't want to feel like I'm 70 yet. That is a big motivation for me! Sohni Thanks. Mine is August too- the 8/24 part! I think since I never had weight issues when I was young, I really resent dieting too much. Now that I'm older it seems harder to make myself do deprivation knowing even if I lose all the weight, I still won't look 25 anymore. Bonnie > > > > Hi from NC. I'm Bonnie and like most women my age (52) have been on > > many diets and programs, but find it harder, and them less effective > > as I get older. My weight issues started for real around 30. I found > > out about IE on the 3 fat chicks website forum, read the book, and > > while still scared, and still weighing most days, am getting into it > > and trying very hard to undo years of diet mentality. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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