Kidney Transplant | HealthUnlocked

On Nov 16, 2022, I received the precious gift of a new kidney. It came from a deceased donor. My renal panel data has been very strong and consistent since the...

Just 2 days ago I had a conversation with my transplant doctor about my concern that with a new administration that my medicare subsidy for my anti rejection...

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'm new to the community and would love to hear advice from others about preemptive kidney transplant. My GFR is in the 16-17 range, creatnine 2.9 and I'm...

Medicare is so important to transplant patients as well as dialysis patients. The fact that it might be privatized in the new administration has me worried. I...

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...

Trying to take a survey of transplant patients like me who have high pth and what their doctors recommended. It is not as high as when I was on dialysis but...

I’m still wearing a mask in public and socializing outdoors, but I’m wondering about other spaces and activities. If you’re also still wearing a mask in...

hello I had an in iron IV 4 weeks ago as my ferritin was 27 (low end). Had a blood test yesterday Seems like it’s too high right now though! Is this normal...

Hi, All. I'm nearly 7 years post-transplant. My magnesium levels are chronically low, despite heavy supplementation. I've tried all the various varieties...

Should kidney transplant patients know when a kidney offer is turned down? Discover how transparency can empower waitlisted patients to make informed decisions...

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...

Definition of Folliculitis is: Folliculitis is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles become inflamed. It's often caused by an infection...

I had my living donor transplant February 2021. My eGFR is currently at 30. I've been fighting with the BK virus for over a year now. Nothing seems to help. My...

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...

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

I had my monthly bloodwork and only one thing came back high which has never registered anything at all in the 19 months since my transplant. The test was...

My spouse received his kidney transplant almost 6 yrs ago this month and takes 2 different insulin medications, Novolog and Lantus. Lantus is taken before...

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...

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, Would like to know out of curiosity. Has anyone had Iron Infusions while having Kidney tumors? If yes, do you know if it can cause them to grow...

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

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...

I did a 6minute walk test and pulomnary function test and had a chest xray due to low oxygen saturtions at doctor's office. I stay in the 80's most the time...

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...

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....