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One more question about magnesium

Hi again all, Sorry for another post on the same topic; I couldn't figure out how to edit my original post. Even if I can find another magnesium supplement...

Hi again all, Sorry for another post on the same topic; I couldn't figure out h...

wonderingjen

•17 hours ago

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Pig Kidney Transplantation

https://www.massgeneral.org/news/press-release/worlds-first-genetically-edited-pig-kidney-transplant-into-living-recipient

https://www.massgeneral.org/news/press-release/worlds-first-genetically-edited-p...

Savio79

•2 days ago

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Hot Flashes!

I am not sure if my hot flashes are from pre or post menopause (I have not been tested) or a side effect from the chemo and radiation I received for the anal...

I am not sure if my hot flashes are from pre or post menopause (I have not been ...

littlelinda50

•2 days ago

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Tacrolimus and low magnesium levels

Hello all - My magnesium blood levels are low because of the tacrolimus and I think it's affecting my muscles and nerves. I really would love to figure out a...

Hello all - My magnesium blood levels are low because of the tacrolimus and I th...

wonderingjen

•3 days ago

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Infection Prevention and Kidney Disease – “Every Patient Safe”

Infection Prevention and Kidney Disease – “Every Patient Safe” Maintaining a strong infection prevention routine is key to staying as healthy as...

Infection Prevention and Kidney Disease – “Every Patient Safe” Maintaining...

FelineFandom146

•3 days ago

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Heat exposure linked to long-term health risks for kidney transplant recipients

April 11, 2025 Heat exposure linked to long-term health risks for kidney transplant recipients Key takeaways: Each year at the highest heat quartile was...

April 11, 2025 Heat exposure linked to long-term health risks for kidney tran...

FelineFandom146

•4 days ago

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As U.S. Pieces Together How HHS Cuts are Affecting Food Safety, Stakeholders Speak Out

Just for FYI: If this doesn't concern you, please move on. You don't have to read it....You don't have to care about it either. Your choice. Just sharing...

Just for FYI: If this doesn't concern you, please move on. You don't have to rea...

FelineFandom146

•7 days ago

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Reforms needed to improve US organ donation and transplant system!

Just received this article and thought I'd share it as it concerns a great many people on this site. Here's the link to story:...

Just received this article and thought I'd share it as it concerns a great many ...

FelineFandom146

•9 days ago

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UTI's and Vaginal Estrogen Creme!

Someone mentioned this subject and the link was broken so I went online to do a search. Here is what I found:...

Someone mentioned this subject and the link was broken so I went online to do a ...

FelineFandom146

•10 days ago

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KIDNEY NUMBERS and the CKD HEAT MAP - Educate Your Patients

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I thought I'd share this with you.....Stay safe!...

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I thought I'd share this with you.....St...

FelineFandom146

•10 days ago

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TODAY IS National Phosphorus Awareness Day!

April 5th is National Phosphorus Awareness Day! Today is the day! AAKP invites you every April 5th (4.5) to learn about the impact of unmanaged...

April 5th is National Phosphorus Awareness Day! Today is the day! AAKP invites ...

FelineFandom146

•10 days ago

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Have a question: How many visits did you have to make to transplant centers to get on the waiting list?

Hello fellow CKD warriors, but especially those who have been evaluated to get on the kidney transplant waiting list? May I ask how many visits did you have to...

Hello fellow CKD warriors, but especially those who have been evaluated to get o...

FelineFandom146

•11 days ago

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Living with CKD

I am 29 and have been diagnosed with CKD since 2018. My kidneys have been declining since then. I was told it was FSGS. I am lucky that I don’t see a lot of...

I am 29 and have been diagnosed with CKD since 2018. My kidneys have been declin...

Jogojigga

•12 days ago

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Age at Transplant

As I said I was fortunate to have a family donor. It hasn’t been quite 3 months. I didn’t go on dialysis before transplant my GFR was 20, but I was...

As I said I was fortunate to have a family donor. It hasn’t been quite 3 months...

SecondChance2

•12 days ago

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Tranplant Journey

Received live kidney from family member. Transplant occurred in January 2025.

SecondChance2

•13 days ago

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So excited evaluation happening at ECMC

I am so done waiting with the transplant center I was using and all the carrots I had to grab, I asked for a referral to ECMC, which is in Buffalo, the next...

I am so done waiting with the transplant center I was using and all the carrots ...

Bassetmommer

•15 days ago

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How a Kidney Failure Diagnosis and Transplant Inspired a Future Doctor

After battling kidney failure and receiving a transplant, Andrew is determined to become a doctor and change lives. Read more:...

After battling kidney failure and receiving a transplant, Andrew is determined t...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•15 days ago

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Out of Curiosity

I'm 9 mos out from my surgery, and things are going well. So well, in fact, that I emailed the surgeon who performed my transplant, and I asked about my...

I'm 9 mos out from my surgery, and things are going well. So well, in fact, tha...

PeaB4YouGo

•17 days ago

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Peter Marks, FDA

Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D. was in charge of vaccines at the FDA. I know from some personal interactions that he is one of those amazing people who made me...

Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D. was in charge of vaccines at the FDA. I know from som...

Transplant2018

•17 days ago

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Covid-19 grants terminated

We are all indebted to researchers who found that transplant recipients generally do not have robust responses to Covid vaccines. In my own case, due to my...

We are all indebted to researchers who found that transplant recipients generall...

Transplant2018

•20 days ago

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Tacrolimus Dosage

My husband has been taking 3 mgs of Envarsus for about a year or so. Right at his three-year anniversary appointment, they increased it to four because his...

My husband has been taking 3 mgs of Envarsus for about a year or so. Right at hi...

sugabear

•21 days ago

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Taking Tacrolimus, Cellcept, and Steroids together or 1 hour break?

I’m on tacrolimus (Envarsus), Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil), and steroids. My doctor says that I should not take them all together, I need to wait between...

I’m on tacrolimus (Envarsus), Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil), and steroids. M...

x8nakamo

•22 days ago

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steroids - kidney transplant

hi all what steroids you take and dose for your kidney transplant? My nephrologist said if I go ahead with the transplant I will need to take steroids...

hi all what steroids you take and dose for your kidney transplant? My neph...

Boxing

•28 days ago

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Set up for Transplant Evaluations at various centers...

Hello everyone: I've been on this site for a few years now. I came on here today to ask about other's experience with their kidney transplant and any tips...

Hello everyone: I've been on this site for a few years now. I came on here toda...

FelineFandom146

•29 days ago

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New to transplant list

Hello- I'm new to the transplant list and New to posting in this community. I met with the transplant team on 3/3. This would be for a preemptive kidney...

Hello- I'm new to the transplant list and New to posting in this community. I ...

NLquestions

•30 days ago

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Medication anxiety

Anyone else had moments where you become overwhelmed with the strict regiment of medication that if you mess up just once, it could be terminal? For 5 years I...

Anyone else had moments where you become overwhelmed with the strict regiment of...

Eyak1971

•1 month ago

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Today is World Kidney Day!

On #WorldKidneyDay, we take a moment to honor those we've lost, stand with those navigating their kidney disease journey, and recognize the caregivers who...

On #WorldKidneyDay, we take a moment to honor those we've lost, stand with those...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 month ago

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High Potassium

Hello everyone, My second post in quick succession! LOL! I found out last week my potassium is high. Almost to the "danger zone". The rest of my labs were...

Hello everyone, My second post in quick succession! LOL! I found out last week...

metalminded

•1 month ago

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BK Virus

Hello everyone, I'm curious how you have been treated by your transplant team if you have or have had the BK virus. I've been on 2.5mg of Prednisone and...

Hello everyone, I'm curious how you have been treated by your transplant team...

metalminded

•1 month ago

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Long term Bactrim

Hi, I’m a bit confused about Bactrim in regards to long-term daily used to prevent infection beyond the first year after transplant. Initially, my Transplant...

Hi, I’m a bit confused about Bactrim in regards to long-term daily used to prev...

Jamok

•1 month ago

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Posts - Kidney Transplant | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Transplant

One more question about magnesium

Pig Kidney Transplantation

Hot Flashes!

Tacrolimus and low magnesium levels

Infection Prevention and Kidney Disease – “Every Patient Safe”

Heat exposure linked to long-term health risks for kidney transplant recipients

As U.S. Pieces Together How HHS Cuts are Affecting Food Safety, Stakeholders Speak Out

Reforms needed to improve US organ donation and transplant system!

UTI's and Vaginal Estrogen Creme!

KIDNEY NUMBERS and the CKD HEAT MAP - Educate Your Patients

TODAY IS National Phosphorus Awareness Day!

Have a question: How many visits did you have to make to transplant centers to get on the waiting list?

Living with CKD

Age at Transplant

Tranplant Journey

So excited evaluation happening at ECMC

How a Kidney Failure Diagnosis and Transplant Inspired a Future Doctor

Out of Curiosity

Peter Marks, FDA

Covid-19 grants terminated

Tacrolimus Dosage

Taking Tacrolimus, Cellcept, and Steroids together or 1 hour break?

steroids - kidney transplant

Set up for Transplant Evaluations at various centers...

New to transplant list

Medication anxiety

Today is World Kidney Day!

High Potassium

BK Virus

Long term Bactrim

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