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Anxiety - Getting new kidney 10/26/21

Hello everyone! Is it normal to feel anxious, stressed and just freaked out when you've been told you have a living donor kidney coming to you? I am stage 4...

Hello everyone! Is it normal to feel anxious, stressed and just freaked out wh...

EchoStorm

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Volunteering

Looking to safely become a volunteer. Any suggestions?

Leekee

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Accidentally taken tac before clinic?

Accidentally taken my tacrolimus before clinic, is there much point in going? Can I do anything to reverse this?

Accidentally taken my tacrolimus before clinic, is there much point in going? Ca...

Asertfev

•3 years ago

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Kidney transplant 17 yrs. survived Covid 3/2020 and still have antibodies. Unvaccinated wondering if others concerned with immune response.

Unsure if I should get the vaccine as I have antibodies.

homerontherange

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Fluid retention / edema

Hi -- I'm 5 years post kidney transplant and over the past year I've developed swelling (pitting edema) in my lower legs. My eyes are also extemely puffy in...

Hi -- I'm 5 years post kidney transplant and over the past year I've developed s...

SoCal1

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Prednisone shakes

Been on a Predisone recycle for possible rejection, and I have terrible shaking in my hands and all over. Anyone else have this?

Been on a Predisone recycle for possible rejection, and I have terrible shaking ...

kimosabi1961

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Mindset

Hey, I am almost 12 years post transplant and the past year has been the hardest. The world is crazy and stressful but my anxiety has taken over. I am very...

Hey, I am almost 12 years post transplant and the past year has been the hardest...

Transplant09

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Transplant surgery with low hemoglobin pre-op.

Hi, I am wondering how many people here went to transplant surgery with low hemoglobin…and if you did how much was it… and what was the post op? also did...

Hi, I am wondering how many people here went to transplant surgery with low hem...

Newday123

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Protein supplement powder on dialysis

Which protein supplement are you using on dialysis? Does it help feel better post dialysis?

Which protein supplement are you using on dialysis? Does it help feel better po...

ashok5085

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Polycythemia

I am 8 years post transplant and am now dealing with polycythemia, I think this is a problem that can occur if you have PKD and your native kidneys are still...

I am 8 years post transplant and am now dealing with polycythemia, I think this ...

Frida2013

•3 years ago

1 Reply

My creatinine level is up, should I worry?

Hi everyone, I got my transplant 8 weeks ago. At start things were great, creatinine went down quickly but for the last three weeks it was going slight up and...

Hi everyone, I got my transplant 8 weeks ago. At start things were great, creat...

Tuna14

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Immunosupressant Drug Side Effects?

Hi, I recently made it to the national organ list for a liver and kidney. I am on dialysis. I am interested in knowing what everyone has experienced as side...

Hi, I recently made it to the national organ list for a liver and kidney. I am ...

BeachLove

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Wired?

I get wired quite a bit. Not everyday but most days. It feels like I am buzzing and it is a very uncomfortable feeling. Should I be talking to my doctor? I...

I get wired quite a bit. Not everyday but most days. It feels like I am buzzing...

Pc3661

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Possible rejection

Just started a Prednisone recycle and a Myfortic increase to treat a possible rejection episode. If my labs aren't better on Monday I'll have to go for a...

Just started a Prednisone recycle and a Myfortic increase to treat a possible re...

kimosabi1961

•3 years ago

15 Replies

3rd dose of COVID vaccine….

I am trying to schedule an appointment for the 3rd dose of COVID vaccine done at the hospital I had my kidney transplant. However, this particular hospital...

I am trying to schedule an appointment for the 3rd dose of COVID vaccine done at...

Warrior1211

•3 years ago

60 Replies

Complications from Immunosuppressants

I am almost 6 months post kidney transplant. I developed a 24 hr fever on July 30, along with headaches and very large painful mouth sores. I could barely eat...

I am almost 6 months post kidney transplant. I developed a 24 hr fever on July ...

Tallyn

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Post Transplant warts

I am 16 months post kidney transplant. My question has anyone started getting small warts mostly on my legs since the transplant? If so, what have you done to...

I am 16 months post kidney transplant. My question has anyone started getting sm...

Charly1429

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Hints for talking to kids?

My husband is about to start dialysis (P.D.) while we’re getting him on the transplant list. We have a 4 year old and need to explain it to him in an...

My husband is about to start dialysis (P.D.) while we’re getting him on the tran...

ChiKidney

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Denied a transplant

Hello, just curious iff anyone has been denied a kidney transplant ? If so , would did you do? Thank uou

Hello, just curious iff anyone has been denied a kidney transplant ? If so , wou...

Megan024

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Feeling Isolated

I would like to be able to connect with people for reassurance to know I am OK. To know the feelings I am experiencing are normal. I am 5 weeks post op and...

I would like to be able to connect with people for reassurance to know I am OK. ...

Pc3661

•3 years ago

9 Replies

5 Weeks post op transplant

Today I am dealing with the worst case of trembling hands and legs. I am wired but also just want to sleep. My Prednisone has been lowered to 5mg more than a...

Today I am dealing with the worst case of trembling hands and legs. I am wired ...

Pc3661

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone taken bupropion

Hi I started taking bupropion 3 weeks ago to help me with my depression and I have experienced a lot of stomach cramps and now I have pain on my right side...

Hi I started taking bupropion 3 weeks ago to help me with my depression and I ha...

foreverthankfull26

•3 years ago

6 Replies

the shot or no shot

i am new here just found site I am going on 37 years with my kidney transplant I have not taken the shot for the virus . I am wondering how many of you have...

i am new here just found site I am going on 37 years with my kidney transplant I...

klb36

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Bruising

I had a kidney transplant in 2018 and am experiencing lots of bruising on my hands and forearms. Anyone else have this?

I had a kidney transplant in 2018 and am experiencing lots of bruising on my han...

fishingwithjack53

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Transplant getting close to the end

How do I get back on the transplant list if my kidney is getting close to the end? Do I have to go back on dialysis first? My doctor isn’t saying much, just...

How do I get back on the transplant list if my kidney is getting close to the en...

FancyJ26

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Urine output

I am 2 1/2 years post transplant. Is there anyone here that is currently measuring their urine output in CC? I never seem to have a full bladder before I...

I am 2 1/2 years post transplant. Is there anyone here that is currently measur...

kimosabi1961

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Kidney donor

I'm in the process of screening to be a kidney donor and interested in other's experiences? Recovery? Success? Feelings afterward?

I'm in the process of screening to be a kidney donor and interested in other's e...

Boatbabe

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Chance to get transplant

I have very hard time, I have 2 little kids, my husband in dialysis 3 months, seems like he couldn’t survive because after dialysis so tired and feel very weak...

I have very hard time, I have 2 little kids, my husband in dialysis 3 months, se...

CB09

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Dialysis

I have questions about dialysis? Do anyone have Dialysis and water goes inside lung and lung infection? And have blood infection? Are all those things...

I have questions about dialysis? Do anyone have Dialysis and water goes inside ...

CB09

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Many Options for Mental Health

I really liked what some of you are saying! Especially short term goals rather than getting overwhelmed with you side effects now and how others are describing...

I really liked what some of you are saying! Especially short term goals rather t...

Kidneytx2

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Kidney Transplant | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Transplant

All posts for August 2021

Anxiety - Getting new kidney 10/26/21

Volunteering

Accidentally taken tac before clinic?

Kidney transplant 17 yrs. survived Covid 3/2020 and still have antibodies. Unvaccinated wondering if others concerned with immune response.

Fluid retention / edema

Prednisone shakes

Mindset

Transplant surgery with low hemoglobin pre-op.

Protein supplement powder on dialysis

Polycythemia

My creatinine level is up, should I worry?

Immunosupressant Drug Side Effects?

Wired?

Possible rejection

3rd dose of COVID vaccine….

Complications from Immunosuppressants

Post Transplant warts

Hints for talking to kids?

Denied a transplant

Feeling Isolated

5 Weeks post op transplant

Has anyone taken bupropion

the shot or no shot

Bruising

Transplant getting close to the end

Urine output

Kidney donor

Chance to get transplant

Dialysis

Many Options for Mental Health

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