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Kidney Transplant

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Hello, I am new to this group and am looking for like minded people that I can relate to.

My younger and only brother is in stage 5 kidney failure. I have appointments to be sure I am free of any ailments. I am scheduled to be in Chicago for more...

My younger and only brother is in stage 5 kidney failure. I have appointments to...

Loveistogivelife

•1 month ago

local vs remote donation

I’m trying to decide whether to stay in my hometown to donate to my family member vs traveling to where they live and donating there. From a logistical and...

I’m trying to decide whether to stay in my hometown to donate to my family membe...

•1 month ago

How does your transplant center/doctor treat illness

I am two and a half years post kidney transplant. I have called my transplant center when I have had a fever and been told by the front desk staff that if it...

I am two and a half years post kidney transplant. I have called my transplant c...

PKDpostTRANSPLANT

•1 month ago

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Pd fluid scarcity due to climate change

Has this effected anyone? https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4941096-how-hurricane-helene-is-threatening-dialysis-patients/

Has this effected anyone? https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4941096-how-hurr...

•1 month ago

Still wearing a mask.

I am three years out from a deceased donor transplant and still wear a mask when out in public. At my last lab draw I saw someone who had his transplant...

I am three years out from a deceased donor transplant and still wear a mask when...

•1 month ago

Fatigue

Five years post-transplant with good numbers, yet always fatigued. Anyone else? Any insights?

Five years post-transplant with good numbers, yet always fatigued. Anyone else? ...

•1 month ago

mild low Phosphate/Iron IV

hello all So I had an Iron IV (first ever) on Tuesday morning and then went to the boxing club Thursday evening and literally when I finished I ended up...

hello all So I had an Iron IV (first ever) on Tuesday morning and then went to...

•1 month ago

An Urgent Call for Action: NKF Testimony on Organ Transplantation Reform

Dr. Jesse Roach testified for kidney transplant reform, highlighting the plight of over 800,000 kidney failure patients and 90,000 on the transplant waitlist....

Dr. Jesse Roach testified for kidney transplant reform, highlighting the plight ...

Partner•1 month ago

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dialysis and immune system

hello all I am aware a kidney transplant impacts our immune system as the meds are immunosupresssion. However, does this mean we have no immune system at all...

hello all I am aware a kidney transplant impacts our immune system as the meds ...

•1 month ago

Dialysis

Hello All just wanted to know how many years have or was on dialysis and how did you cope? I may end up here and I am 34.. I hear you can’t live long on...

Hello All just wanted to know how many years have or was on dialysis and how d...

•1 month ago

long wait for typeO

My husband, who is also type O, had to wait 6 years for his transplant. He got the call in October of 2020 in the middle of the COVID pandemic. He’s doing...

My husband, who is also type O, had to wait 6 years for his transplant. He got ...

•1 month ago

o blood group kidney transplant

hello Anyone with an O blood group how long did it take you to get a kidney transplant while being on dialysis? My understanding is O blood group is hardest...

hello Anyone with an O blood group how long did it take you to get a kidney tr...

•1 month ago

If I am allowed to fly by plane for 2 hours

Hello dear friends! I am 5 months after the transplant and I have to fly 2 hours by plane, I ask you: Is it ok for me, do I feel good? Thank you!

Hello dear friends! I am 5 months after the transplant and I have to fly 2 hour...

•2 months ago

Kidney Transplant aged 34

hello, I am quite young but will need a kidney transplant most likely within the next year. I wanted to know what should I expect? At my age would I need...

hello, I am quite young but will need a kidney transplant most likely within the...

•2 months ago

setbacks after transplant

Kidney transplant done in June Having setbacks with meds, infections. Any one else having problems? Have a very low magnesium level. Mag meds causing...

Kidney transplant done in June Having setbacks with meds, infections. Any one e...

•2 months ago

Kaiser

I just had my transplant evaluation appointment. I am trying to get on the transplant list with Piedmont hospital in Georgia. I would like to do multiple...

I just had my transplant evaluation appointment. I am trying to get on the tran...

•2 months ago

25 YEARS & COUNTING

I want everyone to know how important organ donation is. For me, it is a true Miracle! This October 15th is my 25th Kidney Transplant Anniversary! This is...

I want everyone to know how important organ donation is. For me, it is a true...

NKF Ambassador•2 months ago

Medicare

My son was born with a kidney disease. He's 33. He recently had a transplant. We are having issues with the hospital social worker and Medicare. The hospital...

My son was born with a kidney disease. He's 33. He recently had a transplant. We...

•2 months ago