Slank Guitarist Abdee Battles Autoimmune Disease and Kidney Failure: ‘This Treatment Could Be Revolutionary’
Slank guitarist Bimbim has shared an update on the condition of his bandmate, Abdee Negara, who is currently battling autoimmune disease alongside kidney failure. Abdee, who is receiving outpatient treatment, requires dialysis every two weeks.
“Thank God there are professors doing research. Abdee is one of their patients, and they call him a guinea pig,” Bimbim shared, “But thank God, it seems to be working. If this works, this treatment could be revolutionary. We just pray.”
Bimbim explained that Abdee’s health challenges are complex. “It’s been a week or two weeks now. He has both autoimmune disease and kidney failure. These two diseases are contradictory. Kidney failure has been going on for a long time, probably about eight years. The problems started again after a year of dealing with the autoimmunity issue.”
Despite his health struggles, Bimbim reassured fans that Abdee remains determined to perform. “He is already doing gigs. He always asks for gigs in Jakarta. He’s at home, he always needs regular checkups but he’s doing gigs,” Bimbim revealed.
Kaka, another member of Slank, confessed that he finds it difficult to visit Abdee during his treatment. “I can’t stand it. So my wife and I just pray from home,” Kaka admitted. However, he added that Abdee was able to participate in Slank’s 41st-anniversary celebration, albeit with certain restrictions. The band has been supportive, with one member even bringing a portable oven to heat Abdee’s food to ensure its sterility.
News of Abdee’s hospitalization first surfaced on his Instagram, where he courageously shared his health journey. Equipped with prayers and well wishes from friends and fans around the world.
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What specific autoimmune disease and kidney failure challenges is Abdee Negara facing?
## Slank’s Abdee Negara Fights Back with Hope Amidst Health Battle
**Editor:** Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
**Editor:** We’re talking today about Slank guitarist Abdee Negara and his ongoing health battle.
His bandmate, Bimbim, recently shared that Abdee is facing both autoimmune disease and kidney failure. Can you tell us
more about his condition and how he’s coping?
**Guest:** It’s been a tough road for Abdee, no doubt. He’s undergoing outpatient treatment which thankfully allows him to be at home
most of the time. However, he requires dialysis every two weeks, which is a significant challenge physically and emotionally.
**Editor:** That sounds incredibly difficult. Is there any hope for Abdee?
**Guest:** Absolutely. In fact, Bimbim mentioned Abdee’s belief that a new treatment he’s undergoing could be revolutionary.
While he didn’t specify the exact therapy, the fact that Abdee is so optimistic about it is truly encouraging.
**Editor:** That’s wonderful to hear. Abdee Negara is a musical icon in Indonesia. He’s known not only for his incredible guitar skills with
Slank but also for his songwriting and production work. His music has touched countless lives.
**Guest:** Precisely. Abdee’s talent and his contributions to Indonesian music are undeniable.
He’s a fighter, both on and off the stage, and I’m sure his resilience will help him navigate this difficult journey.
**Editor:** We certainly hope so. We want to send our best wishes to Abdee Negara for a full and speedy recovery.
Thank you for joining us today and shedding light on this important topic.
**Sources:**
[[1](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdee_Negara)]