Karin - This is an article that summarizes a
recent study about scleroderma renal
crisis:<br><a href=http://www.annals.org/issues/v133n8/nts/200010170-00005.html
target=new>http://www.annals.org/issues/v133n8/nts/200010170-00005.html</a><br>T\
he long-term outcome for most of the people in this
study has been good, thanks to the use of ACE
inhibitors. Even many who required dialysis were able to go
off of it. It's not unreasonable to think your friend
will get better with the right medication and
treatment. Keep hoping and praying and help her keep her
spirits up and stay positive - that will be the best
medicine of all!