Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi Priya, Please do not apologize for posting again. We are really here to support and encourage each other. I have had two biopsies, one in 87 and the second one in 97. They do not hurt other than feeling a little bit of pressure when they go in. The only bad part was laying on your back after the biopsy until they let you get up. Priya, it can feel overwhelming at first, but just know that we are right there beside you to walk with you through this OK? It is OK to be scared too. Give yourself some time to adjust to all this. In a message dated 10/29/2004 12:38:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kalyanav@... writes: > Hi, > > i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous > abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I > had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did > anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? > > Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I > have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN > and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been > this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling > initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this > common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. > > Priya > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi Priya I don't really know how to relieve your fears except to say, that, as far as the biopsy goes, it's usually not a big deal. It may be a little unconfortable, but I wouldn't say it's painful. Now, in any large group of people who have had a procedure like this, and just about everyone here has had a kidney biopsy at some point, there are bound to be a few who are outside of the norm. The kidney itself produces no pain. Any pain felt from the biopsy needle (more like a tube, really) is more from the surrounding muscle tissue that the needle has to go through. But they do freeze that area. An M spike is a rise in monoclonal immunoglobulin protein (M protein). I don't think it has anything to do with IgAN as such. I can say with great certainty that I have never heard of M protein in the context of IgAN, except IgAN that is secondary to something else. Better let your doctor explain that one. Yes, proteinuria can rise and fall on its own without any specific treatment, but of course, it's never a good sign to have any significant proteinuria. It's almost always a sign of some kidney problem, but there's no way to know really without a biopsy. So, you're well on the way to finding out. Good luck. We're all behind you. Pierre Its me again > > > > Hi, > > i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous > abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I > had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did > anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? > > Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I > have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN > and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been > this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling > initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this > common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. > > Priya > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi Trent, A warm welcome to you also. We have had many new members lately. Sorry you have been diagnosed with IgAN. I hope you are in the majority who never have serious problems with IGAN. n a message dated 10/29/2004 2:01:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, trentriden@... writes: > > Hi, > > My name is Trent, and I was diagnosed with IgAN a week ago today. > About 4 days before, I had a biopsy, so I can recently relate to your > fears. But, everything was just fine. The nurse gave me a shot of > Morphine before the procedure, and all you have to do is lie still on > your stomach with a sandbag under your belly for about 30 minutes. > For me, the shot helped alot. I was very relaxed during the > procedure, and it seemed like it was over in no time. I went to the > hospital at 11 am, and was home by 4pm. I was a little sore for the > rest of the day, and a little uneasy feeling the next day, but after > that I was fine. > > My advice is to try to relax as much as possible, and everything will > be fine. > > Good luck, > > Trent. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi, My name is Trent, and I was diagnosed with IgAN a week ago today. About 4 days before, I had a biopsy, so I can recently relate to your fears. But, everything was just fine. The nurse gave me a shot of Morphine before the procedure, and all you have to do is lie still on your stomach with a sandbag under your belly for about 30 minutes. For me, the shot helped alot. I was very relaxed during the procedure, and it seemed like it was over in no time. I went to the hospital at 11 am, and was home by 4pm. I was a little sore for the rest of the day, and a little uneasy feeling the next day, but after that I was fine. My advice is to try to relax as much as possible, and everything will be fine. Good luck, Trent. > > > Hi, > > i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous > abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I > had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did > anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? > > Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I > have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN > and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been > this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling > initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this > common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. > > Priya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Very anecdotal here, but my son Rob with newly diagnosed Alport syndrome (had been suspected of IgA nephropathy, but it turned out to be Alport's on biopsy) has also had elevated IgM levels. Hmmmm , mom to Rob On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 15:58:55 -0400 " Pierre Lachaine " writes: Hi Priya I don't really know how to relieve your fears except to say, that, as far as the biopsy goes, it's usually not a big deal. It may be a little unconfortable, but I wouldn't say it's painful. Now, in any large group of people who have had a procedure like this, and just about everyone here has had a kidney biopsy at some point, there are bound to be a few who are outside of the norm. The kidney itself produces no pain. Any pain felt from the biopsy needle (more like a tube, really) is more from the surrounding muscle tissue that the needle has to go through. But they do freeze that area. An M spike is a rise in monoclonal immunoglobulin protein (M protein). I don't think it has anything to do with IgAN as such. I can say with great certainty that I have never heard of M protein in the context of IgAN, except IgAN that is secondary to something else. Better let your doctor explain that one. Yes, proteinuria can rise and fall on its own without any specific treatment, but of course, it's never a good sign to have any significant proteinuria. It's almost always a sign of some kidney problem, but there's no way to know really without a biopsy. So, you're well on the way to finding out. Good luck. We're all behind you. Pierre Its me again > > > > Hi, > > i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous > abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I > had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did > anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? > > Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I > have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN > and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been > this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling > initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this > common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. > > Priya > > > 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 October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Priya, I'm sorry, I can't really help you on the M spike either, perhaps Dave or others will be able to respond to this. But I wanted to welcome you to this great support system here. We are all in varying stages of Ig A and you will learn tons here from everyone. I had my biopsy in April of this year. I did not receive any " preop " medication. My neph was great, and I felt very comfortable with him. He explained the whole procedure twice to me (once in his office, then once right before the procedure when my husband was there). Steve went in the room with me at first, but then waited in the waiting room during the procedure. I think the most enlightening thing that they told me was about the " spring loaded " biopsy " needle " and the sound it makes which is a kinda loud click. They obtained 3 specimens for me, all of which were great quality. The procedure took about 40 minutes total maybe, and you will probably have an IV started before the procedure. I think several people on site have been premedicated before their procedure, but I have a pretty high pain threshold, (took only 3 aspirin for childbirth 20 years ago, but only because I had braces put on my teeth the same day and my teeth were sore, Hehehe, true!). I think my neph was afraid my BP would go way down after the procedure so he didn't want to take a chance, so didn't really want to give me any premed. I borrowed my son's MCD (correct initials?) player, and asked my neph if I could just block him and the other nurses out for awhile, and listen to music. Hehehe.... he thinks (knows?) I'm a nut.... he said " Sure " just as long as you can hear me say " Take a deep breath and hold it " . Anyway the jazz helped tons, I just concentrated on the music, and not anything else, and before I knew it, he was done. Perfect specimens every time. As Trent mentioned you lie down on your belly on the Xray table with a sand bag under your left mid abdomen. The neph will be gowned in surgical attire and will wear probably wear a mask. He will then wash the area off really well (usually at the left mid/lower back above your left hip area), then numbs the area first with a drug like you get at the dentists office. (Providing you have never been allergic to it in the past). This medicine burns a bit, but then numbs the skin and surrounding area pretty darn well. Then he will wait a little while before obtaining the biopsy, to let the medicine fully work to numb the area. They will darken the room a bit so they can see the ultasound screen well, (Looks like a T.V. screen). You can even watch the ultrasound portion of it if your neph lets you. He'll tell you to " take a deep breath and hold it " , a couple of times as he obtains the tissue from the kidney. I was a bit nervous, as I'm sure everyone else is too, especially the first time, but it is quick and the more you are able to relax, (like Trent said) the easier it will go. They usually do a repeat ultasound while you're still in the Xray room to check for any bleeding in the kidney, as it is a very vascular organ (full of blood vessels). You have to lie flat on your back for about 6 hours after the procedure with the sand bag directly at the site of the biopsy, to decrease any chance of bleeding. Some people go home the same day, others stay over night. My neph " warned " me even before the procedure, I would be staying overnight. (He knows me too well, and knew I'd be a hard one to keep down unless he hospitalized me). But I was kind glad I did stay overnight. I got wayyyyy nauseated and " dry heaves " when I tried some pain med about 12 hours after the procedure. But the nurses were very good, and gave me some antinausea meds through the IV, and that helped tons. I went home the following day by noon. I had a bit of a " hematoma " (bruise) in the kidney, but didn't really bother me much till the next day or two when I was back at work and was moderately swollen and a bit sore. You will not be able to lift anything heavy for awhile, and your neph will tell you how long. Perhaps a week or two. I am so glad you found this site before your biopsy. I unfortunately hadn't found it till after my biopsy, so didn't know hardly anything about what to expect when I went in. But like everyone will tell you, you will be greatly relieved when it's all done, and then you will wish you hadn't worried quite so much, cause it is not as bad as you anticipate it might be. Hope that helps a bit. Take good care! Ask any questions or vent any concerns here at all. Everyone is great! Bonnie kalyanav wrote: Hi, i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. Priya 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 October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Maybe the post biopsy can bother a little, I had an alergic reaction to xilocain, the local anestesy, I needed a little bit more than usual, but in general It was OK, and I felt better after 10 days, but I want to say it was my case. na > > > Hi, > > i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous > abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I > had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did > anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? > > Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I > have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN > and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been > this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling > initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this > common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. > > Priya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi, Priya, Like everything else here we all have different reactions to the treatments we are given. Personally I had a bad experience with the biopsy, but a lot of that had to do with the technician that performed the procedure. For me, the actual biopsy itself was not much more painful than a flu shot. If possible ask the person who is going to do the procedure to " set off " the needle thing that they use before hand so that you can hear the sound.. To me the " snap " was much louder than I would have expected, and I am sure that it would have scared the pants off me had he not prepared me! > > > Hi, > > i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous > abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I > had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did > anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? > > Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I > have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN > and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been > this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling > initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this > common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. > > Priya 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 October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Bonnie, What a thorough explanation. I think it's a great post for those to read who haven't had a biopsy yet. Great post, again! Do you mean MP3 player? :-) Are you going to be in the Twin Cities for Thanksgiving? Any plans? ~Dana Re: Its me again Priya, I'm sorry, I can't really help you on the M spike either, perhaps Dave or others will be able to respond to this. But I wanted to welcome you to this great support system here. We are all in varying stages of Ig A and you will learn tons here from everyone. I had my biopsy in April of this year. I did not receive any " preop " medication. My neph was great, and I felt very comfortable with him. He explained the whole procedure twice to me (once in his office, then once right before the procedure when my husband was there). Steve went in the room with me at first, but then waited in the waiting room during the procedure. I think the most enlightening thing that they told me was about the " spring loaded " biopsy " needle " and the sound it makes which is a kinda loud click. They obtained 3 specimens for me, all of which were great quality. The procedure took about 40 minutes total maybe, and you will probably have an IV started before the procedure. I think several people on site have been premedicated before their procedure, but I have a pretty high pain threshold, (took only 3 aspirin for childbirth 20 years ago, but only because I had braces put on my teeth the same day and my teeth were sore, Hehehe, true!). I think my neph was afraid my BP would go way down after the procedure so he didn't want to take a chance, so didn't really want to give me any premed. I borrowed my son's MCD (correct initials?) player, and asked my neph if I could just block him and the other nurses out for awhile, and listen to music. Hehehe.... he thinks (knows?) I'm a nut.... he said " Sure " just as long as you can hear me say " Take a deep breath and hold it " . Anyway the jazz helped tons, I just concentrated on the music, and not anything else, and before I knew it, he was done. Perfect specimens every time. As Trent mentioned you lie down on your belly on the Xray table with a sand bag under your left mid abdomen. The neph will be gowned in surgical attire and will wear probably wear a mask. He will then wash the area off really well (usually at the left mid/lower back above your left hip area), then numbs the area first with a drug like you get at the dentists office. (Providing you have never been allergic to it in the past). This medicine burns a bit, but then numbs the skin and surrounding area pretty darn well. Then he will wait a little while before obtaining the biopsy, to let the medicine fully work to numb the area. They will darken the room a bit so they can see the ultasound screen well, (Looks like a T.V. screen). You can even watch the ultrasound portion of it if your neph lets you. He'll tell you to " take a deep breath and hold it " , a couple of times as he obtains the tissue from the kidney. I was a bit nervous, as I'm sure everyone else is too, especially the first time, but it is quick and the more you are able to relax, (like Trent said) the easier it will go. They usually do a repeat ultasound while you're still in the Xray room to check for any bleeding in the kidney, as it is a very vascular organ (full of blood vessels). You have to lie flat on your back for about 6 hours after the procedure with the sand bag directly at the site of the biopsy, to decrease any chance of bleeding. Some people go home the same day, others stay over night. My neph " warned " me even before the procedure, I would be staying overnight. (He knows me too well, and knew I'd be a hard one to keep down unless he hospitalized me). But I was kind glad I did stay overnight. I got wayyyyy nauseated and " dry heaves " when I tried some pain med about 12 hours after the procedure. But the nurses were very good, and gave me some antinausea meds through the IV, and that helped tons. I went home the following day by noon. I had a bit of a " hematoma " (bruise) in the kidney, but didn't really bother me much till the next day or two when I was back at work and was moderately swollen and a bit sore. You will not be able to lift anything heavy for awhile, and your neph will tell you how long. Perhaps a week or two. I am so glad you found this site before your biopsy. I unfortunately hadn't found it till after my biopsy, so didn't know hardly anything about what to expect when I went in. But like everyone will tell you, you will be greatly relieved when it's all done, and then you will wish you hadn't worried quite so much, cause it is not as bad as you anticipate it might be. Hope that helps a bit. Take good care! Ask any questions or vent any concerns here at all. Everyone is great! Bonnie kalyanav wrote: Hi, i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. Priya 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 October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hi Dana, Thanks for addressing my pre-biopsy post. I remember what is was like for me not having a clue before biopsy, and I had really wished I had found this site prior to the biopsy. I bet I wouldn't have procrastinated quite so long to have it done. (well over a year). Then by the time I was kinda forced into it, I felt like I had just become much more nervous than I should have been. Oh well. I hope I can somehow allay someone else's fears by knowing each step of what to expect. Was soooo much easier than I had expected. Even without premed. I was afraid I would not be a " good patient " . We all do fine though, heh? Oh yeah, and your right I can never remember what that little head set thing is called, MP3. I'll try and remember that. You'd think I was 100 years old or something. My kids always make fun of me, how completely unmechanically inclined I am. If they only knew that I used to score the highest in mechanical ability versus what ever else used to be on those stupid tests for what you are most inclined to be when you grow up. HA, HA, HA!!!! Good thing I don't work on cars or airplanes huh! Yup, I'mma heading for your territory on Thanksgiving day. Some people think that is such a drag, but to be honest with you, I much rather go then and be assured no neph visit at Christmas time, cause that's when my daughter , her husband will be home from Germany for a week or so, and Bry's mom (the one that NEVER flies anywhere because she is soooo afraid of flying) and her hubbie, (both from Michigan) and my brother from Connecticut and ???maybe his wife but unsure. WOWIE, was a festive occasion huh???!!! My partner at work is gonna cover me, so I am SSSSOOOOOOOOOO VERY EXCITED. So nope, going to Mayo for Thanksgiving is not a problem. I just feel sorry for them having to work it. Maybe I could bring some goodies for them to eat or something. Are you gonna be around then? It is going to be a really quick trip for me, cause I couldn't get a flight out the day before, so will be arriving on Thanksgiving day, and leaving on Saturday, (Humphry terminal both ways) so I can see my hubbie at least for a day or so before we both have to go back to work. Hope all is well. Give me a jingle if you want to try and get together at all. Are you closer to Rochester, or Minneapolis? Take the best of care! Bonnie danajoy@... wrote: Bonnie, What a thorough explanation. I think it's a great post for those to read who haven't had a biopsy yet. Great post, again! Do you mean MP3 player? :-) Are you going to be in the Twin Cities for Thanksgiving? Any plans? ~Dana Re: Its me again Priya, I'm sorry, I can't really help you on the M spike either, perhaps Dave or others will be able to respond to this. But I wanted to welcome you to this great support system here. We are all in varying stages of Ig A and you will learn tons here from everyone. I had my biopsy in April of this year. I did not receive any " preop " medication. My neph was great, and I felt very comfortable with him. He explained the whole procedure twice to me (once in his office, then once right before the procedure when my husband was there). Steve went in the room with me at first, but then waited in the waiting room during the procedure. I think the most enlightening thing that they told me was about the " spring loaded " biopsy " needle " and the sound it makes which is a kinda loud click. They obtained 3 specimens for me, all of which were great quality. The procedure took about 40 minutes total maybe, and you will probably have an IV started before the procedure. I think several people on site have been premedicated before their procedure, but I have a pretty high pain threshold, (took only 3 aspirin for childbirth 20 years ago, but only because I had braces put on my teeth the same day and my teeth were sore, Hehehe, true!). I think my neph was afraid my BP would go way down after the procedure so he didn't want to take a chance, so didn't really want to give me any premed. I borrowed my son's MCD (correct initials?) player, and asked my neph if I could just block him and the other nurses out for awhile, and listen to music. Hehehe.... he thinks (knows?) I'm a nut.... he said " Sure " just as long as you can hear me say " Take a deep breath and hold it " . Anyway the jazz helped tons, I just concentrated on the music, and not anything else, and before I knew it, he was done. Perfect specimens every time. As Trent mentioned you lie down on your belly on the Xray table with a sand bag under your left mid abdomen. The neph will be gowned in surgical attire and will wear probably wear a mask. He will then wash the area off really well (usually at the left mid/lower back above your left hip area), then numbs the area first with a drug like you get at the dentists office. (Providing you have never been allergic to it in the past). This medicine burns a bit, but then numbs the skin and surrounding area pretty darn well. Then he will wait a little while before obtaining the biopsy, to let the medicine fully work to numb the area. They will darken the room a bit so they can see the ultasound screen well, (Looks like a T.V. screen). You can even watch the ultrasound portion of it if your neph lets you. He'll tell you to " take a deep breath and hold it " , a couple of times as he obtains the tissue from the kidney. I was a bit nervous, as I'm sure everyone else is too, especially the first time, but it is quick and the more you are able to relax, (like Trent said) the easier it will go. They usually do a repeat ultasound while you're still in the Xray room to check for any bleeding in the kidney, as it is a very vascular organ (full of blood vessels). You have to lie flat on your back for about 6 hours after the procedure with the sand bag directly at the site of the biopsy, to decrease any chance of bleeding. Some people go home the same day, others stay over night. My neph " warned " me even before the procedure, I would be staying overnight. (He knows me too well, and knew I'd be a hard one to keep down unless he hospitalized me). But I was kind glad I did stay overnight. I got wayyyyy nauseated and " dry heaves " when I tried some pain med about 12 hours after the procedure. But the nurses were very good, and gave me some antinausea meds through the IV, and that helped tons. I went home the following day by noon. I had a bit of a " hematoma " (bruise) in the kidney, but didn't really bother me much till the next day or two when I was back at work and was moderately swollen and a bit sore. You will not be able to lift anything heavy for awhile, and your neph will tell you how long. Perhaps a week or two. I am so glad you found this site before your biopsy. I unfortunately hadn't found it till after my biopsy, so didn't know hardly anything about what to expect when I went in. But like everyone will tell you, you will be greatly relieved when it's all done, and then you will wish you hadn't worried quite so much, cause it is not as bad as you anticipate it might be. Hope that helps a bit. Take good care! Ask any questions or vent any concerns here at all. Everyone is great! Bonnie kalyanav wrote: Hi, i am so sorry for posting messages this quickly, but I am so nervous abt this whole thing. I went to my neph today and he told me that I had to undergo a kidney biopsy. I am not sure how painful it is. Did anyone undergo a biopsy?? if so, is it painful??? Also, I have a high M-Spike...not sure what that really means...I have searched over the internet but couldn't find a link btw IgAN and M-Spike. If anyone knows ,pl let me know...I have never been this scared in my life...My protein level in the urine was falling initally(from 2.6gm to 1.06gm) and it is up again at 3.3gm...is this common that the protein can vary??? Thx once again. Priya 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...
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