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Anyone have any thoughts on being on Prednisone for life, as a second immunosuppressant medication?

I have joined as a concern spouse. My fiancé had a transplant in 2019, he has been taking his medication diligently, however, for the past 8 - 9 months he has...

I have joined as a concern spouse. My fiancé had a transplant in 2019, he has b...

Thumperet

•3 years ago

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I've had enough

This is Randy I had my cancer removed yesterday from my lip it's worse than I thought I have a hole and the top of mylip the size of a quarter, and the lip has...

This is Randy I had my cancer removed yesterday from my lip it's worse than I th...

Randy1805

•3 years ago

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It's Never too Late!

Recently we traveled back to our home state of WI. On our way back to WY we were able to meet my donor family. I had my transplant in 1999 thanks to their 16...

Recently we traveled back to our home state of WI. On our way back to WY we wer...

WYOAnne

NKF Ambassador•3 years ago

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Creatinine 1.92

I just celebrated 15 years with my kidney and it was a cadaver and has served me well. I lately haven’t had a taste for drinking water and have been drinking...

I just celebrated 15 years with my kidney and it was a cadaver and has served me...

FancyJ26

•3 years ago

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Bug bites and immunosuppressants

I am curious if anyone still has “normal” skin reactions to bug bites while on immunosuppressants. I have read that bug bites can be life-threatening with a...

I am curious if anyone still has “normal” skin reactions to bug bites while on i...

Tallyn

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Can I wear a girdle

I would wait as you stated” six months to a year “, to give the surgery area time to fully heal especially on the inside.

I would wait as you stated” six months to a year “, to give the surgery area tim...

Cmarcella

•3 years ago

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Waiting list

Hello everyone, I hope you all doing well , I have questions about after dialysis how long then you could able to get the kidney Dona? How can you get there...

Hello everyone, I hope you all doing well , I have questions about after dialy...

CB09

•3 years ago

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Thanks for your honesty!

Hi Randy it sounds like you are facing a lot! I have been on prednisone for 43 years. And 2 kidney txs I will have 20 years in nov this year. My last kidney...

Hi Randy it sounds like you are facing a lot! I have been on prednisone for 43 y...

Kidneytx2

•3 years ago

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Kidney transplant and girdles

Hi everyone! I just had a transplant 6/3/2021. I wondering is it safe to wear a girdle? Do I have wait 6 months to a year to wear a girdle? Thanks in advance...

Hi everyone! I just had a transplant 6/3/2021. I wondering is it safe to wear a ...

Diamondd7

•3 years ago

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Is there a chance?

My son is in the hospital. 4 years post transplant . Possible rejection. Entered hospital with creatine level of 5.1. Put him on antibiotics and steroids. Then...

My son is in the hospital. 4 years post transplant . Possible rejection. Entered...

Joekidney

•3 years ago

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I have had enough

Yes my name is Randy have had kidney transplant for nine yours I became allergic to my immunosuppressant drug no I go once a month for an IV for 7 years now I...

Yes my name is Randy have had kidney transplant for nine yours I became allergic...

Randy1805

•3 years ago

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Three months after second vaccination - Antibody level increased

As participant in John Hopkins research I had my next Antibody test in LabCorp and result is somewhat confusing. Research requires multiple tests (one month, 3...

As participant in John Hopkins research I had my next Antibody test in LabCorp a...

Transplant2014

•3 years ago

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Creatinine fluctuation

Hi friends, I am 18 months post having the transplant, my creatinine level was at 1.37 in March which is the lowest number I had since transplant, my baseline...

Hi friends, I am 18 months post having the transplant, my creatinine level was a...

valexzhou

•3 years ago

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Creatinine Level

What does it mean if your Creatinine levels are high? If you’ve experienced this what we’re the causes and we’re you given steroids and other meds. Also, is...

What does it mean if your Creatinine levels are high? If you’ve experienced thi...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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NKF Patient Registry

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched the first-ever interactive kidney disease patient registry in the United States. The NKF Patient Network will...

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched the first-ever interactive kid...

MarissaA_NKF

Partner•3 years ago

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Has anyone been denied a second or third transplant, if so,why?

Anyone been denied another transplant who is healthy and compliant? I have had 2 transplants..my second is at 18 years and being evaluated for a third..I had...

Anyone been denied another transplant who is healthy and compliant? I have had 2...

Calebzztop

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Alcohol with immunosuppressants

Can we drink alcohol at the time of our medication .is it fine mixing the two?

Karan6789

•3 years ago

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Energy after transplant

Hello everyone, I had my transplant in March 2021 (3 months ago) and my brother was my donor, and experienced great energy levels for the first two months, now...

Hello everyone, I had my transplant in March 2021 (3 months ago) and my brother ...

Bolingo

•3 years ago

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First COVID Vaccine

Hello everyone I just wanted to give you guys an update that I got my first Covid vaccine on Thursday (Pfizer) and I have to say it wasn’t that bad I really...

Hello everyone I just wanted to give you guys an update that I got my first Cov...

Redbone55

•3 years ago

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Rising creatinine

Hello everyone. I am five months post transplant now and my creatinine is rising since april between 1.1 to 1.2 mg/dl. It was .9 after the transplant in...

Hello everyone. I am five months post transplant now and my creatinine is rising...

Karan6789

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Who should I talk with if I was turned down to donate a kidney but with many good, positive test results? I need info on another path.

Need another path to donation

VDallas

•3 years ago

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How are you living life with spouses both Vaccinated against Covid but one has a kidney transplant and one is healthy?

I cannot find direct information on this question where I am healthy and vaccinated against Covid19 and my spouse is vaccinated and has a kidney transplant but...

I cannot find direct information on this question where I am healthy and vaccina...

Gardner-NY

•3 years ago

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Exciting News!

I got a call from the transplant center I wiling with. An altruistic donor had stepped forward, and I am a match! If things go as planned, I will receive a...

I got a call from the transplant center I wiling with. An altruistic donor had...

ILMA54

•3 years ago

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eGFR fluctuating

Hi I was diagnosed with IGA Nephropathy about 4 years ago. My creatine levels where between 140 to 150 , no protein in the urine and slightly anemic and have...

Hi I was diagnosed with IGA Nephropathy about 4 years ago. My creatine levels wh...

Lifeatthetop

•3 years ago

3 Replies

COVID Vaccine

Has anyone had their COVID Vaccine yet ? If so did you have any side effects from it. I am scheduled to take mines this week but I have to be honest I am a...

Has anyone had their COVID Vaccine yet ? If so did you have any side effects fro...

Redbone55

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Body Itching

Hello everyone, I find that when I go to bed at night my body is itching all over. Is anyone else having this issue?

Hello everyone, I find that when I go to bed at night my body is itching all ov...

Redbone55

•3 years ago

9 Replies

UTI's

Hi my daughter is 5 years old and received a kidney from her mother in Jan 2019. For the last 18months or so she has been having repeated UTI's every month....

Hi my daughter is 5 years old and received a kidney from her mother in Jan 2019....

BlueistheColour1

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Weight

I was overweight before transplant and lost 40 lbs to have transplant. I’m having a hard time keeping my weight down. I wear a Fitbit and I am active. I...

I was overweight before transplant and lost 40 lbs to have transplant. I’m havi...

A-A-B-J

•3 years ago

3 Replies

kiddny transplant patient

Hello guys , I had a kidney transplant for 8 months and now I have a lot of hair loss. if someone experienc with this issue how to stop hair fall ?

Hello guys , I had a kidney transplant for 8 months and now I have a lot of ha...

omid13

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Some useful information regarding Sun Cream

Dear Everyone, I haven't 'Posted', on here, for some time- even though I do 'Belong' here, I had a Transplant in July 2013. I was Prescribed a Factor 50+ sun...

Dear Everyone, I haven't 'Posted', on here, for some time- even though I do 'Bel...

AndrewT

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Kidney Transplant | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Transplant

All posts for June 2021

Anyone have any thoughts on being on Prednisone for life, as a second immunosuppressant medication?

I've had enough

It's Never too Late!

Creatinine 1.92

Bug bites and immunosuppressants

Can I wear a girdle

Waiting list

Thanks for your honesty!

Kidney transplant and girdles

Is there a chance?

I have had enough

Three months after second vaccination - Antibody level increased

Creatinine fluctuation

Creatinine Level

NKF Patient Registry

Has anyone been denied a second or third transplant, if so,why?

Alcohol with immunosuppressants

Energy after transplant

First COVID Vaccine

Rising creatinine

Who should I talk with if I was turned down to donate a kidney but with many good, positive test results? I need info on another path.

How are you living life with spouses both Vaccinated against Covid but one has a kidney transplant and one is healthy?

Exciting News!

eGFR fluctuating

COVID Vaccine

Body Itching

UTI's

Weight

kiddny transplant patient

Some useful information regarding Sun Cream

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