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Belatacept infusion while traveling.

My husband had a transplant eight years ago. He was put on belatacept infusions. We are looking to do traveling in our camper for longer than four weeks at a...

My husband had a transplant eight years ago. He was put on belatacept infusions....

twowheelingman

•6 months ago

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Cross listing transplant centers

Hello: I understand some kidney transplant centers will not keep you on their active list if you list with other centers. Some are okay with it. We are...

Hello: I understand some kidney transplant centers will not keep you on their a...

Calypso_22

•6 months ago

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Living donor post op issues

My daughter donated a kidney 9 months ago and has experienced changes since the surgery. She’s having a lot of bloating and changes to her bowel function. I’m...

My daughter donated a kidney 9 months ago and has experienced changes since the ...

Mydaughtermyhero

•6 months ago

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How do you handle high appetite?

Hi everyone! Hope you all are doing great. So I'm over 6 month post transplant, and as a part of my 3-component immunosuppression therapy I'm taking...

Hi everyone! Hope you all are doing great. So I'm over 6 month post transplant, ...

SoonToBeBald

•6 months ago

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Cruise tips 🛳️

We are going on a cruise next month. Any tips or tricks on how to stay safe? We’ve both cruised before, but not since Covid. My husband is about 2 1/2 years...

We are going on a cruise next month. Any tips or tricks on how to stay safe? We’...

sugabear

•6 months ago

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NCGS/Celiac disease

Hello, I am looking for anyone who has developed NCGS or Celiac disease since having kidney transplant. I am three years post-transplant and have been...

Hello, I am looking for anyone who has developed NCGS or Celiac disease since ha...

6821green

•6 months ago

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Anyone had any problems qualifying for transplant due to a high PRA, Panel Reactive Antibody count?

Anyone had any problems qualifying for transplant due to a high PRA, Panel Reactive Antibody count? If so, any help or advice would be more than appreciated....

Anyone had any problems qualifying for transplant due to a high PRA, Panel React...

OceanBreezes2021

•6 months ago

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Weight gain - how to control it.

I'm now 13 months post kidney transplant. Since the transplant I have put on at least 15 pounds but it keeps going up - I was only 4-5 pounds and then it went...

I'm now 13 months post kidney transplant. Since the transplant I have put on at...

Tankjsl

•6 months ago

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Another monoclonal antibody treatment on the way?

AstraZeneca has just announced "positive results" from its SUPERNOVA Phase III trial on sipavibart (AZD3152), the updated version of Evusheld:...

AstraZeneca has just announced "positive results" from its SUPERNOVA Phase III t...

gustavwind

•6 months ago

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Just saw Endocrinologist; Cutting Back on Insulin

I’m pretty thrilled! Pre-transplant I had controlled my type II diabetes for a little over 15 years without meds. The anti-rejection meds have changed all of...

I’m pretty thrilled! Pre-transplant I had controlled my type II diabetes for a l...

Jayhawker

•6 months ago

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Wegovy

My Nephrologist suggested that I start taking Wegovy for obesity. No matter what I seemed to do eating healthy, exercise and smaller portion (it just not...

My Nephrologist suggested that I start taking Wegovy for obesity. No matter what...

Redbone55

•6 months ago

20 Replies

Cosmetic surgery post transplant

Hello, Has anyone had cosmetic surgery post transplant? I’ve been doing surgery consultations and speaking with my nephrologist, planning for doing this in...

Hello, Has anyone had cosmetic surgery post transplant? I’ve been doing surger...

EmTexas

•6 months ago

7 Replies

How do I get people to donate one of their kidney?

How do I get someone to donate one of their lidney?

Italianbabe1

•6 months ago

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GFR & Creatinine

Hey everyone 😁 I hope you are all doing OK. I'm 8 weeks post op now and finally seeing the benefits of billy the kid...ney 😁 my energy levels have increased...

Hey everyone 😁 I hope you are all doing OK. I'm 8 weeks post op now and finally...

Kidneykel

•6 months ago

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Liver transplant vs kidney transplant

For those who have had both, could you let me know if one was "better" or "worse" than the other? I had my liver transplant Sept 22, and though initially...

For those who have had both, could you let me know if one was "better" or "worse...

taar

•6 months ago

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Being evaluated for transplant What can I expect?

I have started my evaluation for a transplant. Wat can I expect?

bert579

•6 months ago

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18 Month Post Transplant May 16th

Good afternoon, I’ll be 18 months post transplant this week on May 16th. As some of you likely recall, I’ve had a pretty tough road due to CMV followed by a...

Good afternoon, I’ll be 18 months post transplant this week on May 16th. As som...

Jayhawker

•6 months ago

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A sad passing....

The gentleman with the first pig kidney transplant has passed away....

Earther

•6 months ago

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Handling life after the transplant

So I have a living donor but she wasnt the best match. She still decided to donate so I am in the paired exchange program. She recently had her surgery so now...

So I have a living donor but she wasnt the best match. She still decided to don...

Wishkeeper

•7 months ago

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Cynthia Delgado and Neil Powe Named to TIME100 Health List For Fighting Kidney Transplant Bias

TIME named the National Kidney Foundation/American Society of Nephrology Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases, and its...

TIME named the National Kidney Foundation/American Society of Nephrology Task Fo...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•7 months ago

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How long did you folks with B+ blood wait for a transplant?

Zinnia70

•7 months ago

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Tacrolimus levels while taking anti-fungal

I developed thrush and being treated with Clotrimazole tablets. I got my monthly blood work and my tacrolimus levels (which had been normal) doubled. They...

I developed thrush and being treated with Clotrimazole tablets. I got my monthl...

Tankjsl

•7 months ago

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Farxia

Any transplant patients experience in taking Farxia to lower blood sugar, would like to know any side effects experienced. I am 9 years post kidney...

Any transplant patients experience in taking Farxia to lower blood sugar, would...

Frayfl

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Medication side effects xx

Hi kidney warriors, I hope you are all doing OK. I've not been on for a while as been in and out of hospital and had some more surgery BUT FINALLY on the road...

Hi kidney warriors, I hope you are all doing OK. I've not been on for a while as...

Kidneykel

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Posts - Kidney Transplant | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Transplant

All posts for May 2024

Belatacept infusion while traveling.

Cross listing transplant centers

Living donor post op issues

How do you handle high appetite?

Cruise tips 🛳️

NCGS/Celiac disease

Anyone had any problems qualifying for transplant due to a high PRA, Panel Reactive Antibody count?

Weight gain - how to control it.

Another monoclonal antibody treatment on the way?

Just saw Endocrinologist; Cutting Back on Insulin

Wegovy

Cosmetic surgery post transplant

How do I get people to donate one of their kidney?

GFR & Creatinine

Liver transplant vs kidney transplant

Being evaluated for transplant What can I expect?

18 Month Post Transplant May 16th

A sad passing....

Handling life after the transplant

Cynthia Delgado and Neil Powe Named to TIME100 Health List For Fighting Kidney Transplant Bias

Be positive

Tacrolimus levels while taking anti-fungal

Farxia

Medication side effects xx

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