Patient's question:
I am 26 years old, female, and a rural woman from Linxi County, Hebei Province. Around May 18, 2007, I noticed edema in both lower limbs. The next day, I went to Liaocheng No. 2 Hospital for a check-up. The 24-hour urine protein test result was 1.5 grams, with three plus signs. Later, I underwent a kidney biopsy at Hebei Provincial Hospital, and the result was stage I membranous nephropathy.I take 10 tablets of prednisone, 5 tablets of Niaxin four times a day, 1 tablet of Simvastatin in the morning and evening, 3 tablets of calcium supplements, and cyclophosphamide at 0.2 milligrams every other day intravenously.
Could you please ask the experts how long it will take to treat this condition? When should the dose of 50 mg prednisone be reduced? Is there any special medication that can quickly cure this disease? What if it recurs in the future?
Doctor's answer:
The most effective medication is hormones, specifically prednisone. When to reduce the dosage depends on the treatment outcome. It is best to combine this with traditional Chinese medicine treatment for better results.