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Dear All, I have been 'on' Advagraf (Tacrolimus) since, July 2013, when I had My Transplant. I WAS aware that Grapefruit, and it's Juice, could Affect the...

Dear All, I have been 'on' Advagraf (Tacrolimus) since, July 2013, when I had My...

AndrewT

•4 years ago

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NKF Virtual Patient Event: Everything You Need to Know About Insurance

Are you looking for more information about insurance options for people with kidney disease? Are you enrolled in Medicare (or looking to enroll soon) and want...

Are you looking for more information about insurance options for people with kid...

KristiS_NKF

•4 years ago

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Reema_2.0

Here's about me, My name's Reema Raykar and I am from India. I have had a history of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis( 1995 - 2017), Renal Dysfunction(2005 -...

Here's about me, My name's Reema Raykar and I am from India. I have had a histo...

Reema_RR

•4 years ago

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WEIGHT LOSS

I want to loose belly fat I am 3 yrs post kidney transplant.. Due to Covid I can't go outside, never went to gym. Please guide me what to do.

I want to loose belly fat I am 3 yrs post kidney transplant.. Due to Covid I can...

neet24

•4 years ago

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Chicagoland Kidney Disease Dinner?

Hello all! And especially Chicagoland friends! I recently had a transplant about 3 months ago and I am adjusting to my new life and I would love to meet and...

Hello all! And especially Chicagoland friends! I recently had a transplant about...

trvlgirl28

•4 years ago

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Health Insurance Question

My donor & I are in the same family and on the same family health plan. Does anyone have experience with this situation in terms of how the insurance handled...

My donor & I are in the same family and on the same family health plan. Does any...

Reesee132

•4 years ago

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Health issues after my transplant

Im not sure if this is the forum for this, but over 1 1/2 years after I received a successful transplant Im having other issues. I am diabetic and that's a...

Im not sure if this is the forum for this, but over 1 1/2 years after I received...

kimosabi1961

•4 years ago

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donor issue

I've been on the list since 5/19. My brother in law offered to get tested a year ago. He did so and is a match. Immediately after testing (December), he said...

I've been on the list since 5/19. My brother in law offered to get tested a yea...

Bax509

•4 years ago

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Hepatitis c transplant

Has anyone received or donated a hepatitis c kidney? I am considering receiving one but not very much educated on the matter. Any suggestions

Has anyone received or donated a hepatitis c kidney? I am considering receiving ...

Natty0425

•4 years ago

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Any Experience With Living Donor From Overseas Who Has No U.S. Insurance?

I've just begun my transplant process and my initial evaluation was very positive that I will qualify to be put on the transplant list. The transplant center...

I've just begun my transplant process and my initial evaluation was very positiv...

JBB2

•4 years ago

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Indigestion problems

No longer able to get Ranitidine or Zantac, so has anyones indigestion got worse, and what have you been prescribed as a safe alternative?

No longer able to get Ranitidine or Zantac, so has anyones indigestion got worse...

Stexx

•4 years ago

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Wait time for transplant

Hello, the first time I was on the transplant list before my first transplant, I was on it for 6 years. I’d like to say that is not the normal wait time..but...

Hello, the first time I was on the transplant list before my first transplant, I...

Slcallat

•4 years ago

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GOOD RX

Hey Everyone! Just thought I would share some of my experience's with using the Good RX APP. My name is Jenifer and I'm 31 yrs old, I was diagnosed with ESRD...

Hey Everyone! Just thought I would share some of my experience's with using the ...

Jennypenny89

•4 years ago

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Urine

I am 2yrs post transplant and I am starting to see suds every now and then in my urine, my doctor said she was concern because my creatinine is within my...

I am 2yrs post transplant and I am starting to see suds every now and then in my...

KidneyBham

•4 years ago

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Anyone received or waiting for a SLK?

Any one out there who has received or waiting for a SLK (simultaneous liver/kidney transplant). I was listed a short time ago and have been on Dialysis since...

Any one out there who has received or waiting for a SLK (simultaneous liver/kidn...

breckvb

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Knee pain

Hello, I am 10 years post kidney transplant patient. I have osteoporosis, I have lately had some painful knee pain. Curious if anyone else may have...

Hello, I am 10 years post kidney transplant patient. I have osteoporosis, I have...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Working overseas and medication coverage

I am thinking of getting a job in th middle east but I am concerned about my transplant medications being covered. In canada health care free, including my...

I am thinking of getting a job in th middle east but I am concerned about my tra...

Tahmed251

•4 years ago

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Retaining fluid

I am 1 1/2 years post transplant. Over the last several days I have gained at least 8 lbs of fluid. I called my Nephrolegist and was given more fluid pills....

I am 1 1/2 years post transplant. Over the last several days I have gained at le...

kimosabi1961

•4 years ago

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Preventing hair loss post transplant

Hi everyone! I’m one month post kidney transplant and everything is going really well! In the past, i’ve suffered from major hair loss do to stress...

Hi everyone! I’m one month post kidney transplant and everything is going real...

Amyb93

•4 years ago

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19 months Post kidney and Pancreas transplant and I have gained 45-50lbs in the last 5or6 months I eat well not alot of excise due to COVID

Has anyone else had this problem?

KatieJohnston

•4 years ago

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Shingrix (Shingles) Vaccine

Hello. My nephrologist is recommending I get the shingles vaccine (2 doses as prescribed). I'm wondering if any post-transplant patients have received it...

Hello. My nephrologist is recommending I get the shingles vaccine (2 doses as pr...

KathleenMA

•4 years ago

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Heamoglobin level

Has anyone had problems post transplant with High heamoglobin level and what treatment did you receive.

Has anyone had problems post transplant with High heamoglobin level and what tre...

Frida2013

•4 years ago

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Manuka Honey? Good or Bad?

I was thinking of getting Manuka Honey for my mom. She as a sore throat but im not sure if it would be ok? Do doctors approve of Manuka Honey to sooth and kill...

I was thinking of getting Manuka Honey for my mom. She as a sore throat but im n...

Rstix

•4 years ago

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Protein Shakes

Hi, I’m trying to lose some weight, I exercise 3 times a week with a trainer and I walk 2-3 miles on my off days. Has anyone ever drink protein powder drinks...

Hi, I’m trying to lose some weight, I exercise 3 times a week with a trainer and...

KidneyBham

•4 years ago

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What food or drink is really good for you when your having constant diarrhea?

My name is Rstix, my mom had a transplant about 15 years ago. She is now having constant diarrhea and is losing allot of weight. Please any input can help. I'm...

My name is Rstix, my mom had a transplant about 15 years ago. She is now having ...

Rstix

•4 years ago

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Kidney rejection episode 4 weeks post transplant from a living donor.

Hi we are 5 weeks post transplant from a living donor. My son is the patient. Lowest the creatinine level has been is 1.7 when we left the hospital. Came...

Hi we are 5 weeks post transplant from a living donor. My son is the patient. Lo...

Qdog

•4 years ago

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How Do I Choose a Kidney Transplant Center/Hospital?

I live in the New York Area and my kidney function has gotten to the point where my nephrologist is recommending me for transplant. In my initial research, I...

I live in the New York Area and my kidney function has gotten to the point where...

JBB2

•4 years ago

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Negative transplant experience

I am 2 years post transplant. At the begining of the my transplant I was so happy and positive but as soon as I started taking the medications I started to...

I am 2 years post transplant. At the begining of the my transplant I was so hap...

Tahmed251

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Posts - Kidney Transplant | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Transplant

All posts for September 2020

This Might be Important!

NKF Virtual Patient Event: Everything You Need to Know About Insurance

Reema_2.0

WEIGHT LOSS

Chicagoland Kidney Disease Dinner?

Health Insurance Question

Health issues after my transplant

donor issue

Hepatitis c transplant

Any Experience With Living Donor From Overseas Who Has No U.S. Insurance?

Indigestion problems

Wait time for transplant

GOOD RX

Urine

Anyone received or waiting for a SLK?

Knee pain

Working overseas and medication coverage

Retaining fluid

Preventing hair loss post transplant

19 months Post kidney and Pancreas transplant and I have gained 45-50lbs in the last 5or6 months I eat well not alot of excise due to COVID

Shingrix (Shingles) Vaccine

Heamoglobin level

Manuka Honey? Good or Bad?

Protein Shakes

What food or drink is really good for you when your having constant diarrhea?

Kidney rejection episode 4 weeks post transplant from a living donor.

How Do I Choose a Kidney Transplant Center/Hospital?

Negative transplant experience

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