IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)

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Coping and support

By Mayo Clinic staff

Coping with severe forms of IgA nephropathy can be challenging. But you don't have to do it alone. If you have questions or would like guidance, talk with a member of your health care team. You might also benefit from joining a support group, which can provide both sympathetic listening and useful information. To find out about support groups in your area that deal with kidney disease, ask your doctor. Or, contact your local chapter of the National Kidney Foundation by calling 800-622-9010.

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Nov. 15, 2008

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