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Suggest Treatment For Sjögren Syndrome And Interstitial Nephritis

Good Day I am 33 years old and was diagnosed with Sjogren syndrome after my daughter was born. The diagnosis was made by doing a kidney biopsy and this was in 2008. Since I have been on lots of cortisone and immunosuppressant drugs. I have also been diagnosed with interstitial nephritis. This past year I have been struggeling with repeated e-coli infections in my kidneys. (3 in the last month alone). I had an abodminal sonar done on Friday, with specific attention given to the kidneys. They found cortical thinning of the kidneys, but also found suggestions of nephrocalinosis. I am stressing out about this because I am struggeling to get hold of my doctors. Is this serious, should I worry and if it is the case, how is it treated? I currently weigh 97 kg and I am 1,62 m. I am using Medrol 4 mg daily and Methotrexate 20 mg per week. I would really appreciate some advise. Regards Jaan-Mari
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, this is not the serious condition or finding unless have some symptoms and no need to worry about this, you may continue taking medicines what are you are on now, just clinical condition would be matter of concern, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Treatment For Sjögren Syndrome And Interstitial Nephritis

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this is not the serious condition or finding unless have some symptoms and no need to worry about this, you may continue taking medicines what are you are on now, just clinical condition would be matter of concern, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.