Bard’s Story
Bard and Viola were live in a small town in Austrilia. When they weren’t
working, Viola was volunteering services at their church. “We are satisfied with
our life, peace and busy.” However, their life changed during one of common
afternoon when Bard screamed for his burning back pain.
Viola companied Eddie went to see his doctor, but she didn’t think that it is
a big deal. After the Ultrasound, Bard was sent to a Kidney Disease specialist.
"I left the office of the specialist and went straight to the hospital," Bard
says. "I never even went home."
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is Polycystic Kidney Disease which can not be cured. “it just
seemed to happen overnight and I was surprised when I know it was a genetic
disease. I have no PKD familial history”. Said Bard. The largest cysts size is
already 19cm and Bard needed to make through decision of where to go for
treatment.
Reason for Coming to China
Bard’s local nephrologist suggested Chinese herbal medicine. There were too
many larger cysts in Bard’s kidneys, draining them one by one by surgery is not
feasible and Bard’s general health condition can not afford the repeated
surgeries.
Treatment from Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital China
From the moment Bard checked into Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital,
Bard’s team of doctors worked together to develop a treatment customized for
him.
Dr. Chen says: “our concern is that his general health condition is not very
good as the young patients, so all aggressive drugs are avoided. Almost
treatments for him is herbal drugs, including Micro-Chinese Medicine
Osmotherapy, Cyst-killer, medicated bath.”
Good news is that his function is not bad, so only the herbal remedy can
reverse his function much and Immunotherapy is not a must.
Caregiver Support at Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital
Viola says, "I was thrilled. And because of the caregiver support group, I
knew everything I needed to know to take care of him, period.”
Bard says: “Hospital Doesn’t Cure PKD, People working here Do.”
Life Now
Two weeks ago, Bard sent his ultrasound tests and shared the good news—his
polycystic kidney shrinks 6.2cm by far.
Today, you can find them participating in fundraisers through their church
and community to help raise money for people who need to travel to Shijiazhuang
Kidney Disease Hospital for PKD care. Pearlie says, "The hospitality and the
care they gave Bard and I both – I thank God for it every day."
