Imani M.

In 2016, at the age of 23, Imani Mintz received a diagnosis of FSGS. Following a comprehensive blood panel, the results indicated that Imani had stage 3b kidney disease. After an extensive investigation to rule out other diseases, such as lupus, and a biopsy, Imani was officially diagnosed with FSGS. Imani grappled with intense fatigue, initially attributing it to job-related stress.

Additionally, she observed foam in her urine. The challenges of undergoing dialysis for nearly two years took a toll on Imani, making it challenging to maintain employment and relationships. “I often found myself having to undergo dialysis on days when my friends were out partying – it made it difficult to join them for drinks or engage in any enjoyable activities,” said Imani.

Fortunately, Imani was the recipient of a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. She is now in remission and pursuing her passions despite the obstacles she faced on her journey.