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Tacrolimus Dosage

My husband was 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 was taking 3 mgs of Envarsus for about a year or so. Right at his thr...

sugabear

•20 hours 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

•2 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

•8 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

•9 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

•10 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

•13 days 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

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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

•14 days 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

•14 days 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

•15 days ago

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Recently had a kidney transplant and ...

Hello, I had a preemptive, living donor kidney transplant 7 weeks ago. The following morning after the transplant, I had to be rushed back into surgery for...

Hello, I had a preemptive, living donor kidney transplant 7 weeks ago. The fol...

Sapphire187

•16 days ago

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Medicaid cuts

There will be Medicaid cuts In the Continuing Resolution (CR) to be voted on by Congress this week to avoid a shutdown. These cuts would take away insurance...

There will be Medicaid cuts In the Continuing Resolution (CR) to be voted on by ...

Transplant2018

•16 days ago

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Husband can’t donate and I’m devastated

I know I’m not the only one waiting on the gift of life - I’m not special and many people have to get listed and wait for a living donation and live this hard...

I know I’m not the only one waiting on the gift of life - I’m not special and ma...

SOct91

•19 days ago

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Post kidney transplant

I am 6 months post kidney transplant. I had BK virus for 3 months. My doctor is treating with infusion of Cidofivir and immunoglobilin. The numbers are still...

I am 6 months post kidney transplant. I had BK virus for 3 months. My doctor is ...

asahdev

•20 days ago

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Vaccine Question for Kidney Transplant Recipients

I was recently at a new transplant center to inquire about possibly listing there in addition to my current center. While meeting with the transplant team, I...

I was recently at a new transplant center to inquire about possibly listing ther...

Roma96

•24 days ago

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Need to lose weight.....sugggestions.

I am coming up on 2 years post kidney transplant. I feel very good with one exception. I have gained about 25 lbs after transplant. My lab work is looking...

I am coming up on 2 years post kidney transplant. I feel very good with one exc...

Tankjsl

•25 days ago

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Retransplanting?

After a few too many close calls on the road, I've been wondering what will happen to my transplanted kidney should I get into a major accident. I'm still...

After a few too many close calls on the road, I've been wondering what will happ...

Earther

•27 days ago

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internal cramping

I donated a kidney in 2015. Lately if I move wrong I feel like I get a cramp near one of the incision sites. It will also leave behind a bit of a lump where...

I donated a kidney in 2015. Lately if I move wrong I feel like I get a cramp ne...

Dutch1Dog

•27 days ago

1 Reply

NYT investigation on transplant waitlists

Just thought I would share what I saw this a.m. in the paper about organ transplant disparities....

Just thought I would share what I saw this a.m. in the paper about organ transpl...

Oceansideup

•27 days ago

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policy was decided by Biden

this policy was decided last year way before the new administration. I was told about this change last year by my Kidney transplant team. I have to travel 2...

this policy was decided last year way before the new administration. I was told...

Sunnydaylove

•28 days ago

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my eGFR went down… should I worry!

Hi everyone, I'm feeling really worried and scared, and I need some help understanding what's going on. My usual eGFR has been between 43-45 mL/min since my...

Hi everyone, I'm feeling really worried and scared, and I need some help under...

Tuna14

•29 days ago

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kidneys-versary

Happy Kidney-versary! Today is the third anniversary of my life changing kidney transplant. I was blessed with a receive an anonymously donated healthy kidney....

Happy Kidney-versary! Today is the third anniversary of my life changing kidney ...

MartyVA

•1 month ago

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A little bit about Alexa!

My name is Alexa and today, I would like to share my story! In November of 2015, I was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy at Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital. To...

My name is Alexa and today, I would like to share my story! In November of 2015,...

lexamillz

•1 month ago

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Peripheral neuropathy

My kidney transplant is failing and I’m having real problems with my feet. Burning and stabbing pain worse at night and keeping me awake. Over the counter...

My kidney transplant is failing and I’m having real problems with my feet. Burn...

Nanatotwo

•1 month ago

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Hi having had a Kidney transplant

Yes I had a transplant ten years ago, from my sister I am getting very painful itches in my feet, any one else have this please?

Yes I had a transplant ten years ago, from my sister I am getting ...

AS52

•1 month ago

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Possible live donor

I have a sign on my car that reads "Kidney Needed" with my email address. My husband has been driving my car and a worker at a driver through contacted me...

I have a sign on my car that reads "Kidney Needed" with my email address. My hus...

horsie63

•1 month ago

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kidney Transplant or Belzutifan drug

Hello, so I am a kidney patient and on my last bits of kidney remaining. (Surgically removed kidney tumors from kidneys) this resulted in losing my right...

Hello, so I am a kidney patient and on my last bits of kidney remaining. (Surg...

Boxing

•1 month ago

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made mistake in last posting re NKF message. Here it is

TELL CONGRESS TO PROTECT MEDICAID TODAY! You may have heard that Congress is considering proposals to cut benefits and limit access to Medicaid, a...

TELL CONGRESS TO PROTECT MEDICAID TODAY! You may have heard that Congress is ...

Transplant2018

•1 month ago

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Fatigue

Hello everyone - I had a transplant just shy of two months ago! I'm grateful I have good kidney function now. I'm disappointed, though, that I'm still really...

Hello everyone - I had a transplant just shy of two months ago! I'm grateful I ...

wonderingjen

•1 month ago

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Do you have a plan?

We often think of emergency plans when it comes to a fire or storm. If you are on pd at home and the electricity goes out , what do you do? If you have a fire...

We often think of emergency plans when it comes to a fire or storm. If you are o...

Eyak1971

•1 month ago

8 Replies

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Kidney Transplant

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

Recently had a kidney transplant and ...

Medicaid cuts

Husband can’t donate and I’m devastated

Post kidney transplant

Vaccine Question for Kidney Transplant Recipients

Need to lose weight.....sugggestions.

Retransplanting?

internal cramping

NYT investigation on transplant waitlists

policy was decided by Biden

my eGFR went down… should I worry!

kidneys-versary

A little bit about Alexa!

Peripheral neuropathy

Hi having had a Kidney transplant

Possible live donor

kidney Transplant or Belzutifan drug

made mistake in last posting re NKF message. Here it is

Fatigue

Do you have a plan?

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