I think it depends on your current health status. I was 69yo when I had my renal biopsy. I was active and in good health. No chronic medical condition. During my annual physical I had very high proteinuria and moderate edema in my lower extremities. I was referred to nephrology and a renal biopsy was scheduled. I drove my self to the hospital and after my biopsy I drove myself home. Having never felt ill, except for mild fatigue, I never changed my daily routine. My nephrologist nor did anyone else explained after care. I experienced mild throbbing renal discomfort but didn’t require any medication. Sadly I learned my provider was not the best at educating me about the procedure nor about my diagnosis of MCD. I have learned more about my diagnosis from this group and doing my own research. I strongly recommend becoming your own best advocate. I follow Mayo Clinic Connect and NephCure for current treatment trends. God bless

@poon I have had two kidney biopsies, one in early 2015, another in 2019. There was a bit of discomfort, but nothing debilitating.

Has your doctor given you any information what to expect, at this point, or what he hopes to find out, with the biopsy? As you have no doubt read here, kidney disease can have underlying causes from long-term use of certain medications, high blood pressure, diabetes, and lifestyle, among others. Attached here is the link to what Mayo Clinic has for kidney biopsy education, which is pretty much the same as what I experienced. It is critical that you take care and do not do heavy lifting or straining for about 10 days. I did not stay overnight, but did have someone drive me home same day on my first one. The second one, I opted to stay in a hotel that same night then drove home the next day.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/kidney-biopsy/about/pac-20394494
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