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Kidney Transplant

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I was originally diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in 2012. In 2013 I finally received the lupus diagnosis. For several years I was on...

I was originally diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in 2012. In 2...

JenN18

•7 years ago

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Community Guidelines

Welcome to the National Kidney Foundation Community for support of Kidney transplants! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community....

Welcome to the National Kidney Foundation Community for support of Kidney transp...

amcm

•7 years ago

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NKF Resources

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Call our NKF Cares Help Line today! Speak with a trained specialist, get free educational information, and access to...

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YollyD_NKF

•7 years ago

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Link from the NKF where you can help kidney patients protest the Senate Healthcare Bill

http://advocacy.kidney.org/action-view/?sl=senate-aca-repeal-62617

kidneystories

•7 years ago

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Hi everyone

I started this profile for my long-time friend, he has been on dialysis for over almost 8 years now, and as everyone knows that takes a toll on a person. We...

I started this profile for my long-time friend, he has been on dialysis for over...

darra9

•7 years ago

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Hello!

Hi there! I'm a 35-year-old wife and mother of 2 kids, 11 and 9 years old. I was diagnosed at 11 myself through biopsy with a post streptococcal MPGN Type 1...

Hi there! I'm a 35-year-old wife and mother of 2 kids, 11 and 9 years old. I was...

Lpgath

•7 years ago

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Sickle Cell Anemia/Kidney Issues...

Hello Everyone, I have suffered for a long time struggling with Sickle Cell Crisis to the point it is affecting my Kidney. When I was a child I was diagnosed...

Hello Everyone, I have suffered for a long time struggling with Sickle Cell Cris...

ambitiongirl

•7 years ago

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Introducing

I was born with a birth defect and had my first surgery when I was 4 years old, I've had 4 kidney transplants, most recently February 2015.

I was born with a birth defect and had my first surgery when I was 4 years old, ...

Bert64

•7 years ago

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7 Years Transplant

Hi I'm Patricia. A dermatologist told me through my blood lab draw I need to see a nephrologist. Seven years transplant.

Hi I'm Patricia. A dermatologist told me through my blood lab draw I need to see...

PatMims

•7 years ago

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Has everyone seen this? The NKF's position on the Senate Heathcare Bill

https://www.kidney.org/news/senate-better-care-reconciliation-act-not-better-kidney-patients

https://www.kidney.org/news/senate-better-care-reconciliation-act-not-better-kid...

kidneystories

•7 years ago

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Kidney transplant

Hi, Nadine would like to share my 30 year old transplant journey and encourage others

Hi, Nadine would like to share my 30 year old transplant journey and encourage o...

nharper

•7 years ago

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New to the group

Hi, I'm Lisa, I was born with kidney problems. I had my first TX Jan 20, 1981, received from my mother. My second TX was June 6, 95, received from a cadaver.

Hi, I'm Lisa, I was born with kidney problems. I had my first TX Jan 20, 1981, r...

MickeyDW

•7 years ago

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Heading for Transplant

Greetings....wife is heading for transplant in August!

Hidden

•7 years ago

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17 Years post transplant

WYOAnne new here. I am 17 years post transplant. I had strep throat as a child, wound up with nephritis a couple months later and on the transplant list 40...

WYOAnne new here. I am 17 years post transplant. I had strep throat as a chil...

WYOAnne

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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Hello transplant family

Hello transplant family! My name is Cynthia, I am a two time transplant recipient. First transplant at age 23 that lasted 20 years. Received second transplant...

Hello transplant family! My name is Cynthia, I am a two time transplant recipie...

Thankujacob

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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Caregiver and Advocate

Hi, My name is Bobbie Reed and I am the caregiver to my now 27 year old son, Alex. He received his kidney transplant on November 9, 2015 from a non related...

Hi, My name is Bobbie Reed and I am the caregiver to my now 27 year old son, Ale...

Bobbiereed

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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Intro

I'm on my 2nd kidney transplant. Doing well. I'm a big transplant advocate & do lots of volunteer work to promote organ donation.

I'm on my 2nd kidney transplant. Doing well. I'm a big transplant advocate & do ...

JaneCarter

•7 years ago

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Introduction

Hi just wanted to introduce myself. I am a heamodialysis patient and i live in walsall. I have had 2 transplant so far.

Hi just wanted to introduce myself. I am a heamodialysis patient and i live in w...

coaching

•7 years ago

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Hello

My name is Bill. I am a K/P recipient. I received the gift of life on New Years day of 2009.

My name is Bill. I am a K/P recipient. I received the gift of life on New Years ...

Surfpro1

•7 years ago

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Hello

Hello. I'm 18 months post transplant. ESRD due to FSGS. I'm on the Kidney Advocacy Committee with NFK and Advocate spokesman with Indiana Donor Network.

Hello. I'm 18 months post transplant. ESRD due to FSGS. I'm on the Kidney Advoc...

CBAK01

•7 years ago

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Allergic reaction to alcohol

Just wondering if any of you have developed an allergic reaction to alcoholic beverages. I'm not much of a drinker but a glass of wine occasionally would be...

Just wondering if any of you have developed an allergic reaction to alcoholic be...

maryalraines

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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My Intro!

Hi! I'm Richie, a Peer Mentor. I have PKD. I was diagnosed at age 22. I started in-center hemo in 1997. On Jan. 6, 1998, I received a kidney from my wife. It's...

Hi! I'm Richie, a Peer Mentor. I have PKD. I was diagnosed at age 22. I started ...

RichP48

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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Hi my introduction

Had my kidney transplant 22 months ago. I have PKD, and high antibodies 99% . That created some hiccups for receiving a match from a cadaver ( match had to...

Had my kidney transplant 22 months ago. I have PKD, and high antibodies 99% . Th...

Cmarcella

•7 years ago

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Am I loosing my kidney??

Had my transplant in2012. My creatinine is at 4.5. My doctor is recommending that I get a new fistula "just in case". Can anyone give me any advice?

Had my transplant in2012. My creatinine is at 4.5. My doctor is recommending t...

Das361

•7 years ago

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New to your group - 19 months post transplant

Hi, I had my transplant on Nov. 4, 2015 and received my new kidney from an altruistic donor that I met on the internet. She is my angel. I am now 69 years...

Hi, I had my transplant on Nov. 4, 2015 and received my new kidney from an altru...

maryalraines

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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Hello

I'm Tom. Transplanted 11/17/2013. ESRD due to FSGS. I am a NKF Peer Mentor and Volunteer at my Transplant Center.

I'm Tom. Transplanted 11/17/2013. ESRD due to FSGS. I am a NKF Peer Mentor and V...

TROttman

•7 years ago

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My introduction

Hi I'm Monica. I'm a kidney transplant recipient and NKF advocate. I'm happy to join this forum.

Hi I'm Monica. I'm a kidney transplant recipient and NKF advocate. I'm happy to ...

monicafox99

•7 years ago

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Hi Jim Myers from the NKF

I'm Jim. I'm a transplant patient referred by the NKF. Happy to be here!

kidneystories

•7 years ago

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17 years post transplant

Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth and I am 17 years post transplant. I am doing really well. I just got my lab work back and everything is looking great! I...

Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth and I am 17 years post transplant. I am doin...

kahn2000

•7 years ago

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Recent kidney transplant patient

Hi About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease a genetic disease which causes cysts to grow in the kidneys slowly shutting them down. I...

Hi About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease a genetic di...

yahoo999uk

•7 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Transplant | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Transplant

All posts for June 2017

Waiting to get on the List

Community Guidelines

NKF Resources

Link from the NKF where you can help kidney patients protest the Senate Healthcare Bill

Hi everyone

Hello!

Sickle Cell Anemia/Kidney Issues...

Introducing

7 Years Transplant

Has everyone seen this? The NKF's position on the Senate Heathcare Bill

Kidney transplant

New to the group

Heading for Transplant

17 Years post transplant

Hello transplant family

Caregiver and Advocate

Intro

Introduction

Hello

Hello

Allergic reaction to alcohol

My Intro!

Hi my introduction

Am I loosing my kidney??

New to your group - 19 months post transplant

Hello

My introduction

Hi Jim Myers from the NKF

17 years post transplant

Recent kidney transplant patient

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