There are over 25,000 people in Australia living with kidney failure. There is no cure. Dialysis or a kidney transplant are needed to stay alive.
I’m fundraising to help transform the future of kidney disease. Please support me and help fund vital services and research to ensure those affected can live their best lives.
Together we can transform the future for everyone affected by kidney disease.
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Medhavi’s story
Wednesday 9th OctIn 2016, I began a difficult journey to uncover the cause of my recurring kidney infections, exhaustion, and hormonal changes. After months of misdiagnoses and emotional strain, I was diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disorder, an autoimmune condition resembling lupus, arthritis, and sclerosis. This diagnosis led to severe symptoms, including hair loss, weight gain, debilitating pain, and hospitalisation, profoundly affecting my physical and emotional well-being.
Determined to find healing, I explored alternative therapies like vitamin infusions, homoeopathy, and Ayurveda, while also focusing on spiritual growth. However, even with this holistic approach, I struggled with loneliness, depression, and ongoing physical pain. One of the most frightening moments came when my platelet count dropped dangerously low, putting me at risk of internal bleeding.
In 2018, I travelled to India for spiritual growth and to attend a family wedding, but my journey quickly spiralled into a fight for survival. I was struck by gastroenteritis and later sepsis, which pushed my body to its limits. As I faced bleeding eyes, extreme pain, and near respiratory failure, I confronted the fragility of my life in ways I never expected.
Today, lupus continues to affect my life in significant ways. I’ve undergone multiple treatments, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy, but I still face medical compliance issues as my body struggles to respond to treatment. Lupus has robbed me of many aspects of my daily life, making it hard to think, focus, and pursue the dreams I once held dear. The constant brain fog, physical limitations, and unpredictable flares have left me feeling disconnected from the person I used to be.
Despite these hardships, I remain committed to healing, even as lupus tests my resilience every day. This journey, marked by immense loss but also profound growth, has shaped me into someone who continues to fight for health, balance, and peace.
Kidney Health Australia has been a vital source of support on my journey, providing critical research and resources that have directly impacted my treatment. Their dedication to advancing kidney health has helped ensure that the latest therapies, including those I've needed for my autoimmune complications, are available. Through their work, I’ve had access to life-saving treatments, guidance, and the knowledge to better manage my condition, making a profound difference in my battle with lupus and its effects on my kidneys
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Good on you Meds for sharing your story and doing something to give back to the people 💪🏽