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Kidney Transplant

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Long time Kidney Tx loss

I lost my kidney after 20 yeats post op (1978-2000). Science was nowhere what it is now. You and I are very blessed to get a transplant now! The...

I lost my kidney after 20 yeats post op (1978-2000). Science was nowhere what it...

•6 years ago

DIALYSIS

I have been on dialysis for about 18 months and really have had very little side effects either before, during, or after. I am still producing urine....

I have been on dialysis for about 18 months and really have had very little side...

•6 years ago

Blessed with a 2nd Kidney Transplant

Hi everyone! I'm new here and wanted to share my story. When I was 3 years old, I had a kidney transplant and my mom was the donor. I had a perfectly healthy...

Hi everyone! I'm new here and wanted to share my story. When I was 3 years old, ...

•6 years ago

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3 months post Transplant

Hello everyone, I'm currently 3 months post Transplant and it is also mu first one. I'm currently experiencing hair loss. I'm wondering if this is a side...

Hello everyone, I'm currently 3 months post Transplant and it is also mu first...

•6 years ago

Post transplant depression/anxiety

Hello all, I received my transplant 11 weeks ago come Tuesday. I've had depression and anxiety issues since I was in stage 3 CKD many years ago (like a decade...

Hello all, I received my transplant 11 weeks ago come Tuesday. I've had depressi...

•6 years ago

One year on from transplant

Well it has not been easy but I am exactly one year post transplant today. I have had very bad days but I have also had some amazing days so they kind off...

Well it has not been easy but I am exactly one year post transplant today. I hav...

•6 years ago

Miscroscopic blood in urine tests

Hello. Its been 8 years since my transplant . Recently, my nephrologist has pointed out to me last September that there has been constant traces of blood in...

Hello. Its been 8 years since my transplant . Recently, my nephrologist has poi...

•6 years ago

1 week post transplant

Hello :) I'm one week on from my kidney transplant surgery. Any tips for recovery and life with a transplant? X

Hello :) I'm one week on from my kidney transplant surgery. Any tips for recover...

•6 years ago

Kidney Transplant Survivor for 14 years! It's been a great ride...but I now need a new Kidney.

After 14 years as a Kidney transplant survivor I recently learned that my transplanted kidney function is decreasing, and I will eventually need another...

After 14 years as a Kidney transplant survivor I recently learned that my transp...

•6 years ago

Spring Time!

Do you have a favorite spring sport or activity? Have you had to modify your exercise routine post transplant?

Do you have a favorite spring sport or activity? Have you had to modify your exe...

•6 years ago

Concerns about the water we drink after transplant

I’m very concerned about the water I’m drinking seeing I drink 2-3 litres a day I bought a Brita but that wasn’t good enough,then I bought 18 L spring water...

I’m very concerned about the water I’m drinking seeing I drink 2-3 litres a day ...

•6 years ago

Question about transplant time.

Hey everyone, my boyfriend was diagnosed with stage 4 CKD last year, he has about 25% function left. It was such a shock to us as he is only 32 years old.......

Hey everyone, my boyfriend was diagnosed with stage 4 CKD last year, he has abo...

•6 years ago

How common is receiving 2 kidneys at one time?

How common is being transplanted with 2 kidneys ? I don't think it was "buy one..get one free" but have not received the final bill yet. Was transplanted on...

How common is being transplanted with 2 kidneys ? I don't think it was "buy one....

•6 years ago

Living Vs deceased donor

Wat are the pros/cons of living Vs deceased donor?

Wat are the pros/cons of living Vs deceased donor?

•6 years ago

Failing Fast

I am a 54 year old male. I was born with one kidney, which we found out when I was 26. It has been failing. For 10 years GFR was stable in the mid 20s....

I am a 54 year old male. I was born with one kidney, which we found out when I ...

•6 years ago

cost of Plasmapheresis in India?

Hi All, I'm facing mild rejection. Does anyone know the cost of single session of Plasmapheresis in India? Also the cost of IVIG and Rituximab? Thanks

Hi All, I'm facing mild rejection. Does anyone know the cost of single session ...

•6 years ago

Transplant Failure due to Tacrolimus

I got my transplant 3 yrs ago from my father with 50 percentage match. Creatinine started rising after an yr and reached 2.2, then biopsy was done which...

I got my transplant 3 yrs ago from my father with 50 percentage match. Creatinin...

•6 years ago

Hep c and chronic liver disease

Hi everyone my brother is recently diagnosed with Hep c he under went 3 months medication the virus is cured but doctor is saying the liver had got some...

Hi everyone my brother is recently diagnosed with Hep c he under went 3 months m...

•6 years ago

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Infection after kidney transplant

I on my third kidney transplant 4 yrs. out. I have some kind of infection every month. Trying to find out what meds transplant patients are taking for this...

I on my third kidney transplant 4 yrs. out. I have some kind of infection every ...

•6 years ago