Managing RKD
With continued growth in clinical trials and discoveries, the options for managing rare kidney disease (RKD) keeps growing, offering new hope for effective solutions— and one day a cure. There are different ways to help manage RKD. Though it can be challenging to find the right medication to treat your symptoms, there are new treatments that can help. With these new treatments, there is more hope and better options for managing RKD.
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Examples of new treatment options include SGLT2 inhibitors, and newly FDA approved treatments, like FILSPARI and TARPEYO.
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It is important to work with a nephrologist who specializes in RKD and can provide personalized advice based on your individual health needs and changes in available treatments. NephCure has a curated list of NephCure Specialists nationwide ready to help you.
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From accessing cutting-edge treatments to being part of groundbreaking research, discover the benefits that can make a real difference. Learn more about clinical trials currently taking place, and find opportunities near you.
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In addition to following the medication plan agreed upon by you and your nephrologist, managing RKD also includes: eating healthy foods, staying active, not smoking, and getting mental health support. Your nephrologist will work with you to figure out the best treatment plan to help keep your kidneys as healthy as possible.
Considering genetic testing for rare kidney disease?
Talk to your nephrologist if it runs in your family or if treatments aren’t working. Getting approval from insurance can be tricky, but there are options, including free testing programs for people who meet qualifications.
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