 [ Symptoms ] i have recently been diagnosed with hsp henoch schonlein purpura doctors are worried my kidneys might be at risk need second opinion [ Disease ] the terrible arthritis you describes could mean chronic kidney problem unfortunatly confirmed by blood and protien in urine kidney does not heal but it can accommodate by hypertrophic changes to compansate the damagei recommed you stay with your doctor i trust himsorry for the bad news good luck