Navigating Unique Challenges
Just because my life looks different after diagnosis doesn’t mean that I still can’t have a good life.
At 26 years old, Kate has lived with IgA nephropathy, a rare kidney disease (RKD), for 6 years. A proper diagnosis didn’t come easily; she developed high blood pressure and swelling in her calves and feet, to the point of not being able to fit in her shoes. Kate still has symptoms and is actively fighting the disease with the help of her nephrologist whom she trusts. She is also active in the IgA Nephropathy Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research and providing support for the IgAN community.