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Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 19, 2022 | Replies (237)
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@codered032

Yes, I was diagnosed following a routine annual physical. All labs were good except high proteinuria. Treated with Prednisone for several months and was in remission briefly. I am now taking Tacrolimus 6mg daily. Do you know if remission is possible? I don’t like the side effects of the medication.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Aug 19, 2021

@codered032, I'm popping in here because i see that you are taking Tacrolimus and you don't like the side effects if this medication. I also take Tacrolimus as part of my post transplant (liver and kidney) transplant.
How long have you been taking Tacrolimus? What side effects are you experiencing?

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rkndvm | @rkndvm | Aug 20, 2021

Yes. Remissions are possible and the ultimate goal. I personally had a 4 month remission in late 2020 with high doses of prednisone. I am currently back on 50 mg of prednisone daily for severe proteinuria and I am trying to research the other immunosuppressants my nephrologist has offered…. Tacrolimus being one of them. I’m afraid side effects are a given. Pros and cons to all drugs. I am familiar with prednisone side effects and fear adding tacrolimus or mycophenolate, my current options.
What side effects do you see/feel?

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