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I’m post transplant by 6 years. Recently my toes and feet have really started peeling and I have some toe fungus which I can’t seem to control. When I use any cream like for fungus or athletes foot my program count sky rockets. Has anyone had any experience and success with getting rid of the toe fungus. I also take meds for gout.

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LivLife07

You need to speak with your doctor about actively treating toe fungus since fungus infections can get out of control quickly in immunosuppressed people. The problem in treating fungus infections is that many of the medications interfere with the immunosuppressant drugs we must take to protect our organ transplant. Many times, fungus infections take long term treatments to resolve so treatment advice should come from your doctor to be safe. Ultraviolet light devices for your shoes help to sanitize them. Keeping your feet clean and dry, wearing clean socks that wick away moisture, sanitizing showers and bathroom floors with real bleach cleaners help to keep things in check.

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mtwskk in reply toLivLife07

I did talk with the doctor and she recommended bleach in water which didn't do anything. I'm more concerned about my Prograf count, there are lots of home remedies but with a low immune system I hate to try them just to find out my count is off. The fungus is has spread to most of my toes so looking for a solution

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thomasroca in reply tomtwskk

There is a doctor who handles Jock Itch and foot fungus. He sold me a tube of medication which is a cure. It cured my feet and I have never had it back! He is in Littleton, CO off of Littleton Blvd. I just can't remember his name. Google it.

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Dixidude39

I am not a transplant recipient (one kidney surgically removed in July 2016 due to cancer). However, I've had toe fungus as long as I can remember. Saw my podiatrist 2 weeks ago. I asked if there were any new and effective treatments available. He said that the relatively new oral medication called JUBLIA is only effective 20-30% of the time, and laser treatments also are marginally effective. He said the problem is that the fungus is embedded beneath the exposed nail itself. I asked him why I most likely had it. He said it was generally due to some sort of physical trauma (not something one would pick up in the YMCA locker room). Trauma includes hammer-toes. I have a friend who spent $750 on laser treatments to no avail. So, as unsightly as it is, I'm far more concerned about keeping my remaining kidney.

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thomasroca in reply toDixidude39

A doctor in Littleton, CO helps men with jock itch, has an actual cure for foot fungus. I can only say that he is located on Littleton Blvd in Colorado. Google it.

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