Dr. Kelly V. Liang, M.D.

The treatment for glomerular disease depends on what specific type of glomerulonephritis (GN) she has. Did she have a kidney biopsy that confirmed the glomerular disease? Most GN's are treated with high-dose corticosteroids and immunosuppressive medications (either given IV or orally). If there is active inflammation in the kidneys, she will probably need to be admitted to the hospital for IV steroids given for 3 days, followed by initiation of another immunosuppressant medication. These meds increase risk for infections, but are critical for reducing the damage that inflammation is doing in the kidneys. The high dose steroids will be tapered gradually after she starts the alternative immunosuppressant medication, typically over months, depending on the disease response. She will likely need to take a special antibiotic for prevention of a rare pneumonia that people on immunosuppressants are at increased risk for, as well as Ca + Vit D supplements to prevent osteoporosis from steroids. She will need very close monitoring of labs and follow-up in the clinic at least every 3 months (possibly more often initially). Without knowing more details of the case, I cannot comment on exactly what to expect, but these are general guidelines assuming this is an active GN. 
Best wishes to you and your mother for a successful treatment outcome!

Sincerely,

Kelly Liang, MD, MS, FASN