Hi @A myIgANteam Member 💙
That’s a thoughtful question. Stem cell therapy is something people sometimes hear about when looking into different treatment options, and it can be hard to know how it fits into IgAN specifically.
At this point, it isn’t a standard treatment for IgA nephropathy, so it’s important to talk it through with your nephrologist to understand what’s appropriate for your situation.
If anyone here has discussed this with their care team, feel free to share what that conversation was like 💬
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Is stem cell therapy effective for treating IgA Nephropathy?
Based on current treatment guidelines, stem cell therapy is not mentioned as a standard or approved treatment option for IgA Nephropathy. The established treatments focus on protecting kidney function and reducing inflammation through different approaches.
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Is stem cell therapy effective for treating IgA Nephropathy?
Based on current treatment guidelines, stem cell therapy is not mentioned as a standard or approved treatment option for IgA Nephropathy. The established treatments focus on protecting kidney function and reducing inflammation through different approaches.
Current effective treatments include:
* Blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) to reduce protein in urine
* SGLT2 inhibitors for kidney protection
* Newer medications like budesonide (Tarpeyo), sparsentan (Filspari), atrasentan (Vanrafia), iptacopan (Fabhalta), and sibeprenlimab-szs (Voyxact)
* Complement inhibitors that target the immune system
* Lifestyle changes including low-sodium diet and regular exercise
These treatments have been studied and approved specifically for IgAN to help slow disease progression and maintain kidney function.
If you're interested in stem cell therapy, it's important to discuss this with your nephrologist. They can explain why certain treatments are recommended based on evidence and your specific situation, and help you understand which options are most likely to protect your kidneys.
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