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Kidney Transplant

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Covid Risk from Travel after Transplant

Hello from New Zealand , I have had a very successful kidney transplant around 20 months ago , and doing very well , no other health issues other than the need...

Hello from New Zealand , I have had a very successful kidney transplant around 2...

•2 years ago

Meds

I had a successful kidney transplant on 2/11/21 however at that time I was also diagnosed with Parkinsonism and put on Carbidopa/Levodopa. I have struggled...

I had a successful kidney transplant on 2/11/21 however at that time I was also...

•2 years ago

I've been blessed

On 2/22/22, I received an anonymous live donor kidney transplant. I was totally blown away but so very grateful for this gift. I will be forever thankful and...

On 2/22/22, I received an anonymous live donor kidney transplant. I was totally ...

•2 years ago

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What can I give my donor?

The donor gave me my life back and I want to give my appreciation and love. I really do not know them but I am forever indebted to them.

The donor gave me my life back and I want to give my appreciation and love. I re...

•2 years ago

Transplant immunosuppressant and vision changes

Has anyone noticed vision changes and blurry vision after transplant or from immunosuppressants?

Has anyone noticed vision changes and blurry vision after transplant or from imm...

•2 years ago

New Covid, Nose Only Swab Test

Dear All, this 'Post' could probably be on Any 'Health Unlocked' Forum, in actual fact. Has anyone used a 'Nose' only Covid Test? I have, for the first time...

Dear All, this 'Post' could probably be on Any 'Health Unlocked' Forum, in actua...

•2 years ago

My story. I had CKD 3 then Kidney failure went on dialysis over 5 years then a friend donated his kidney and I received a transplant 2020.

I was asked for my story. I am afraid my entire story is too long for a website loI I have a tethered spinal cord from birth but was not caught til I was 25....

I was asked for my story. I am afraid my entire story is too long for a website...

•2 years ago

Transplant and keeping Medicare after esrd Medicare runs out.

I found posts that were very helpful about being on the esrd Medicare then receiving a transplant. After 36 months they say you lose Medicare if you are not...

I found posts that were very helpful about being on the esrd Medicare then recei...

•2 years ago

Please help. How do I get back to transplant with info on Medicare issues.

I was reading about kidney transplant and Medicare and it had a link so I clicked it. Now I can’t get back to those posts. Please help.

I was reading about kidney transplant and Medicare and it had a link so I clicke...

•2 years ago

Everything is happening to fast

I’ve been told that I have 15% function last month and my Cr was about 4.9. My doctor called and said my Cr is now at a 6. And that I should prepare for the...

I’ve been told that I have 15% function last month and my Cr was about 4.9. My d...

•2 years ago

Regrets

I received my transplant on 11/30/2021. I've had so many issues with it since. Between constantly feeling like crazy and not having any energy my care team...

I received my transplant on 11/30/2021. I've had so many issues with it since. B...

•2 years ago

Substitute for Tomatoes?

I get my transplant next week and just got the word on foods that you can and cannot eat. I love eating healthy, especially dark green leafy veggies, so this...

I get my transplant next week and just got the word on foods that you can and ca...

•2 years ago

A bit 'Off Topic' but I need your Help please?

Dear All, Can I pick your Brains please Everyone? I have a, Really Fantastic, OLD Nockia phone,,,,, and I absolutely Love it😊. It is Very Simple, to use, I...

Dear All, Can I pick your Brains please Everyone? I have a, Really Fantastic, OL...

•2 years ago

Protein and blood in urine

I am a transplant patient for 3 years. I now have protein and blood with my urine. My doctor increased my blood pressure medications and says it's not a...

I am a transplant patient for 3 years. I now have protein and blood with my ur...

•2 years ago

Thick blood!

Has anyone else had or have thick blood since their transplant? My blood is so thick that nurses have a hard time getting it out of me for labs. I was thinking...

Has anyone else had or have thick blood since their transplant? My blood is so t...

•2 years ago

Finding Evusheld

Hi everyone, I found a website that scrapes data from healthdata.gov that shows which facilities have Evusheld available. It's...

Hi everyone, I found a website that scrapes data from healthdata.gov that shows ...

•2 years ago

Hello everyone

I am new to this community and hope some of my fears and uncertainty can be discussed concerning my CKD. Thank God I am not alone

I am new to this community and hope some of my fears and uncertainty can be disc...

•2 years ago

BAD INSOMNIA!!

Good morning everyone!! Another bad night for me, I am about 14 months post transplant and I was wondering does anyone have the same experience that I am...

Good morning everyone!! Another bad night for me, I am about 14 months post tran...

•2 years ago

Tacrolimus and Memory Loss

I was reading on another transplant sharing group, Lyfebulb, regarding memory loss from Tacrolimus. There are a number of side effects related to this drug. I...

I was reading on another transplant sharing group, Lyfebulb, regarding memory lo...

•2 years ago

Cipro and bactrim for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection

Did any got Cipro and bactrim for bacteria infections? How did you deal with it? I got a kidney transplant 18 days ago. Deceased donor, never on dialysis....

Did any got Cipro and bactrim for bacteria infections? How did you deal with it?...

•2 years ago

belatacept

Is anyone on Belatacept?

Is anyone on Belatacept?

•2 years ago

Does Evushield work immediately???

I received my two shot Evushield monoclonal antibody shots this past week. I am a 62 year old and received a transplant in 2019. I have been getting mixed...

I received my two shot Evushield monoclonal antibody shots this past week. I am ...

•2 years ago

Amyloidosis?!

I'd never heard of that disease either. If it hadn't been for swollen ankles, I would not have even known I had it. In November, 2019 I left my beloved ocean...

I'd never heard of that disease either. If it hadn't been for swollen ankles, I...

•2 years ago

Peritoneal Dialysis Challenges

Hi There, I believe there are restrictions for both hemo- and peritoneal dialysis and both types of dialysis are challenging…Having ESRD and having to go on...

Hi There, I believe there are restrictions for both hemo- and peritoneal dialysi...

•2 years ago

Activity restrictions on peritoneal dialysis?

I just attended my first PD orientation and I am very sad to learn that once the catheter is in place I won't be able to soak in a bathtub or go swimming. The...

I just attended my first PD orientation and I am very sad to learn that once the...

•2 years ago