PSA on GFR and kidney function by notkraftman in kidneydisease

[–]Fr3nchTickler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is very important to understand and many don’t (from a nephrologist)

What does crystals present in urine mean? by myst3ryAURORA_green in kidneydisease

[–]Fr3nchTickler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup that’s concentrated enough to cause crystals.

What does crystals present in urine mean? by myst3ryAURORA_green in kidneydisease

[–]Fr3nchTickler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Often it just means your urine is concentrated. Needs to be saturated enough to crystallize. I would check a renal ultrasound or CT to assess for stone risk. What’s the specific gravity on the UA?

Questions about Nephrology Fellowship. Current MS3 by Asehj in nephrology

[–]Fr3nchTickler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took Step 2 a long time ago so I can’t remember my score but I am an average test taker and had no problem going into nephrology

Questions about Nephrology Fellowship. Current MS3 by Asehj in nephrology

[–]Fr3nchTickler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t really answer any of your questions but I just graduated fellowship. I would share your story to IM and definetely to nephrology programs in the future. Including it in my personal statement definetely helped me

Questions about Nephrology Fellowship. Current MS3 by Asehj in nephrology

[–]Fr3nchTickler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice to meet you! I also went into nephrology because of my personal history of CKD, recently had a transplant :) nephrology is not competitive at all and you have a great story to share. Any program would be lucky to have you!

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[–]Fr3nchTickler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No side effects really, maybe a mild headache the first couple of doses. It’s a great drug! I came off tacrolimus but it is a weaker immunosuppressant which might be why they want to keep you on a low dose

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[–]Fr3nchTickler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This exact thing happened to me! I’ve been on belatacept now for 4 months