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Kidney Transplant

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Research- Transplant Protection Clothing- Feedback Welcome

Hi Everyone, hope you're all keeping well. I wanted to ask of your opinions to see if this idea I have is worth pursuing as a product. It is essentially...

Hi Everyone, hope you're all keeping well. I wanted to ask of your opinions to...

•3 years ago

Transplant Patient with young child

I'm new to this page. My husband is a grateful transplant recipient (2017). We have both received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. We know from research that...

I'm new to this page. My husband is a grateful transplant recipient (2017). We h...

•3 years ago

Mismatch cmv

Hi everyone! So when i received my transplant, my donor and I were a mismatch for cmv. The person had positive antibodies and i did not. I was posotive for...

Hi everyone! So when i received my transplant, my donor and I were a mismatch ...

•3 years ago

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Let’s compare notes re: Covid vaccine

Hi all, just wanted to compare notes regarding the Covid vaccine. I’ve seen a lot of discussions but in addition to the need for advocating, I’m curious what...

Hi all, just wanted to compare notes regarding the Covid vaccine. I’ve seen a lo...

•3 years ago

BK virus

Hi, I was curious about anyone else who’s had the BK virus in the past and how long it took to get rid of it from their system?

Hi, I was curious about anyone else who’s had the BK virus in the past and how l...

•3 years ago

Medicare is being terminated after having kidney transplant 3 years ago

I received a letter from SSA terminating my Medicare benefits. I am not able to work. What do I need to do to get help to pay for my medications?

I received a letter from SSA terminating my Medicare benefits. I am not able to ...

•3 years ago

To hot!

My transplant was on March 12th. For the past month, I have been hot at work when everyone else is fine. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it the drugs? Or...

My transplant was on March 12th. For the past month, I have been hot at work whe...

•3 years ago

high creatinine since transplant

Hey guys, first post here, i was wondering if its normal to have 1.51 - 1.55 creatinine. I been having this level since transplant (almost 3 years ago). My...

Hey guys, first post here, i was wondering if its normal to have 1.51 - 1.55 cre...

•3 years ago

Donor's GFR after surgery....what to expect

I donated a kidney on May 4, and all went very well, and the Post Op evaluation was May 13, and the surgeon said everything was great and the numbers were...

I donated a kidney on May 4, and all went very well, and the Post Op evaluation ...

•3 years ago

Recent Kidney and Pancreas Recipient

Hi! I'm 34 years old and had my KP transplant in November 2020. I'm having a difficult time with the emotional aspects post transplant plus the rapid weight...

Hi! I'm 34 years old and had my KP transplant in November 2020. I'm having a dif...

•3 years ago

I’m being evaluated to donate a kidney - request for advice

I’m being evaluated to donate a kidney. What would you have liked to have known prior to both 1) making this decision and 2) the surgery?

I’m being evaluated to donate a kidney. What would you have liked to have known ...

•3 years ago

Latest findings on vaccine and transplant patients

Dr. Dorry Segev (Johns Hopkins) spoke with NPR today.......

Dr. Dorry Segev (Johns Hopkins) spoke with NPR today.......

•3 years ago

Effectiveness of two jabs for immune suppressed patients

From information I have about kidney transplant patients in France, and from the USA, it looks like there is evidence that the suppressed immune systems of...

From information I have about kidney transplant patients in France, and from the...

•3 years ago

Upcoming transplant seeking advice

After many delays, a family member has been approved to donate a kidney. Surgery scheduled in June. Have a couple of questions if anyone has time....

After many delays, a family member has been approved to donate a kidney. Surge...

•3 years ago

Back surgery after transplant

I need back surgery but worried about infection while taking Prograf.

I need back surgery but worried about infection while taking Prograf.

•3 years ago

Do the transplant drugs cause esophageal ulcers?

I'm 5 months post transplant and kidney function is doing well. However, I have developed severe GERD. Has anyone else experienced this? Has anyone also...

I'm 5 months post transplant and kidney function is doing well. However, I have ...

•3 years ago

Abnormal CBC reports after 1st dose of covid vaccine. Immature Granulocytes is 0.40bil/L and 7.1%.

It’s been 14 months I had my kidney transplant surgery. I took my 1st dose of Pfizer 19 days back. Today got my blood work done and the results are abnormal....

It’s been 14 months I had my kidney transplant surgery. I took my 1st dose of Pf...

•3 years ago

Joint pain and muscle soreness on anti-rejection meds

Hey Guys . I am a 71 y/o male who had a transplant on December 24th. I am on prograf,cellcept and prednisone . I have developed severe back,hip,knee pain and...

Hey Guys . I am a 71 y/o male who had a transplant on December 24th. I am on pro...

•3 years ago

Hair Loss & Anniversary.

I was taken off Calcitriol months ago and found the old meds when I was cleaning out my trial and error meds box. I started squeezing a capsule in with my...

I was taken off Calcitriol months ago and found the old meds when I was cleaning...

•3 years ago

Covid vaccine and transplant

I had my 18 month check up with my transplant Dr. All is well with my kidney, but at the end of the appointment, she asked if I had gotten my vaccine. I...

I had my 18 month check up with my transplant Dr. All is well with my kidney, bu...

•3 years ago

Post transplant severe gastric reflux

I am 3 months post transplant. Prior to having my transplant I always had a minor problem with gastric reflux but now its out of control. I'm taking 40 mg of...

I am 3 months post transplant. Prior to having my transplant I always had a mino...

•3 years ago

Renal Osteodystrophy and weight loss with loss of muscle mass

Please, is there anyone who have had a kidney transplant but after a long time on dialysis been diagnosed with Osteodystrophy (rugger jersey spine) and now...

Please, is there anyone who have had a kidney transplant but after a long time o...

•3 years ago