What to Expect During FSGS Treatment
There are multiple treatment options for FSGS, says Turner. “If you are not seeing progress, it is important to speak with your kidney specialist about other treatment options that can be tried.” Your provider can give you specifics on how they expect treatment to work for you, he says.
The biopsy you get to determine your FSGS diagnosis can also help your doctor in other ways. “Going over the kidney biopsy report for each patient is crucial to lay the groundwork on expectations of recovery,” says Dr. Lathara. Your biopsy results give your provider important information about the progress of FSGS in your kidneys and can help guide treatment decisions and expectations, says Lathara.
While it’s fine to keep an eye out for the signs above, be sure to discuss any changing symptoms with your provider, says Lathara.
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