30th April 2025
Athena was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), also known as Lupus. We managed it with regular checkups, steroids, and occasional flare-ups, but in August, things began to change. Athena’s kidney function started to decline, and we noticed swelling in her feet. While it initially seemed manageable, our GP’s recommendation to see a specialist revealed the extent of the damage.
On 2nd December this year, we admitted Athena to the hospital, and what followed has been a whirlwind of tests, treatments, and uncertainty. After undergoing a kidney biopsy, we learned that half of her kidneys were scarred, and the rest were swelling due to Lupus activity. To fight the disease, Athena was put on a strong chemotherapy drug, Cyclophosphamide, but despite this, her condition worsened, and she required temporary dialysis.
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