Case Study: Lupus Nephritis and Kidney Failure
Submitted by: NVLife Pvt. Ltd. | Naveen Varshneya, Founder
Startup India Certificate No.: DIPP115867
Patient Profile
- Condition: Autoimmune Lupus Nephritis leading to kidney failure
- Complications: Transplant rejection, dialysis dependency, pericardial effusion
- Timeline:
- Vitiligo at age 3–4
- Lupus Nephritis diagnosis at age 24 (soon after marriage)
- Kidney transplant in early 30s → rejection after childbirth
- Entered meditation-based recovery program at age 42
Disease Progression
- Childhood: Early steroid/UV therapy for skin disorders, leaving lasting side effects.
- Adulthood: Severe SLE symptoms (anemia, body pain, unstable labs). Treated with immunosuppressive and chemo-type drugs.
- Renal Failure: Medication-induced kidney failure → transplant required. Post-childbirth rejection led to progressive deterioration.
- Critical State:
- Creatinine unstable (4–8 mg/dL)
- Hemoglobin consistently low (8–9 g/dL)
- Water retention in heart, lungs, abdomen → severe breathing issues
- Dialysis 3x/week
- Doctors advised pericardial effusion surgery
Emotional Root Cause
- Patterns: Suppressed trauma, repeated rejection, betrayal, abandonment.
- Beliefs: “I need love to survive” and “I have no choice in life”.
- Root Emotion: Unforgiveness towards parents, long-term emotional suppression.
- Manifestation: These unresolved emotions expressed physically as autoimmune Lupus and kidney deterioration
Intervention: Meditation the Cure
- Format: 12-week online program
- Techniques:
- Breath observation
- Yog Nidra
- Deep Diagnosis
- Phases:
- Chetna (awareness)
- Vedna (pain)
- Manthan (churning/self-inquiry)
- Objective: Release suppressed trauma and stabilize physiological responses
Outcomes
Clinical Results
| Parameter | Pre-Intervention | Post-Intervention | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | 8–9 g/dL | 11.4–12 g/dL | ↑ 33–50% |
| Creatinine | 4–8 mg/dL (unstable) | 6.3 mg/dL (stable) | Stabilized |
| Dialysis | 3x/week | 2x/week | Reduced |
| Medications | High immune suppression | Base-level only | Major reduction |
- Pericardial eusion surgery no longer required
- Energy & stamina visibly improved
- Sleep: Able to sleep during dialysis sessions
- Pain: Greater tolerance of procedures
Emotional & Psychological Shifts
- Released suppressed trauma and unforgiveness
- Gained clarity, forgiveness, and self-compassion
- Anxiety replaced with calm, surrender, and hope
- Restored youthful appearance and vitality
COVID-19 Challenge
- Contracted COVID during program (18 days)
- Maintained meditation practice throughout
- Recovered smoothly with no complications, despite immunocompromised state
Final Transformation
Student’s journey illustrates that even in advanced cases of autoimmune-driven renal failure,
inner healing can lead to measurable clinical and emotional recovery:
- Medical Gains: Stable kidney parameters, improved Hb, reduced dialysis and medications.
- Emotional Gains: Resolution of suppressed trauma, release of unforgiveness, self-compassion.
- Holistic Recovery: From frail and hopeless to energetic, emotionally clear, and confident.
Her case demonstrates how the path of reversal opens when both body and mind are treated together.
