My cause was "Goodpastures Syndrome" - a VERY rare autoimmune disease. Had to endure dialysis along with Plasms-ferisus (sp?) a process similar to dialysis but works with the plasma and labumin. Along with Chemo pills, that process DID end the GoodPastures, but my kidneys went from acute to end-stage. I was also warned before a major abdominal aneurysm surgery 6 months earlier that it may result in kidney failure. Either way... I'm now awaiting evaluation next week to see if I'll be a viable candidate for a transplant. I'm 'eager with apprehension.'