Experiences with

Autologous stem cell transplant

If you have received at least one kidney transplant from a deceased donor in the past we invite you to take this survey! https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7R5A3kLyEiGLqZg The purpose of this survey is to determine what information would affect potential recipients' decision to either accept

If you are currently registered on the national kidney transplant waitlist OR have received at least one kidney transplant from a deceased donor in the past we invite you to take this survey! https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7R5A3kLyEiGLqZg The purpose of this survey is to determine what information

If you are currently registered on the national kidney transplant waitlist OR have received at least one kidney transplant from a deceased donor in the past we invite you to take this survey! https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7R5A3kLyEiGLqZg The purpose of this survey is to determine what

I am 2 months post transplant and I’m feeling good. I love to cook so I had my donor over for lunch and I cooked a bunch of food for her. I was standing for a few hours. I had such bad feet pain that afternoon/evening. It felt like it was radiating into my toes. Has anyone ever experienced this?

I first posted this up two years ago as a timely reminder. All those who have received a liver transplant (like myself) or who have a suppressed immune system will know how important skin protection is at this time of year. It can feel like we are having to doubly protect ourselves. Having got through

will my partner be considered if is he is still drinking but cutting down and attending regular meetings to eventually get the detox in the community. His condition is worsening. He’s had several bouts of HE and can no longer work. Also does anyone else suffer with insomnia although his docs have give

Hello... My Husband is kidney transplant patient for 2 years. He has some acnes (maybe it because of methyl) and leave scars on his face. I'm thinking to go to Dermatologist for Microneedle. Is anyone experience the same treatment?.

I had my kidney transplant for 19 years I’ve been having pain in my side they did a CT scan and found out I had an infection around My kidney that I’m on a routine of anabiotic‘s but it don’t seem to be getting better he says the CT scan says that it is in the soft tissue has anyone else had this

Hi everyone! This is my first question and I'm so excited I found this forum of other kidney transplant recipients like myself. I was hoping you could help me: I am post transplant 19 years. My biggest issue is energy. Some days are good, some days are okay, and some other days like today, I am very

Last night I got news that the kidney transplant center I was planning on using, if I was approved, has voluntarily put their program on hold pending a review of a couple of their cases by UNOS. I was shocked and it left me feeling a little unsettled. Questions like why are they being reviewed? When

Question for kidney transplant patients How long before you was able to drive again?

Saw the very nice team at the Royal Papworth following the Harefields decision to delist me. Where do i begin? First of all what a place, futuristic, buzzing with energy and you just knew you were in a different league. They haven’t said yes but more importantly not a no either. Bottom line is they

Hello all. I haven't been here for long time as I am trying to avoid media for now. Little update (if anyone read it) my liver nurse says that I am doing very well, I managed to do some houseworks, workouts and eat well. We proceed my check ups from every 3 weeks to every 8 weeks as my blood tests

My son finally has his first appointment with the hepatologist this week to just establish with them. We have been told he doesn't need a liver transplant yet from the GI physician. However, due to Covid and just how long it takes to get appointments for new patients, we wanted to get him established

Consultant is writing to Birmingham. Liver transplant team how long does it take from them receiving the letter will it take for us to hear anything 🙄

Would like to exchange experience and how did you cope/adjust with life

Did anyone have a JP drain after kidney transplant surgery? I have had a drain for 6 weeks and it’s still collecting 100cc of fluid. My doctors want it to get to 25cc which seems like it’ll be awhile longer. If you had a drain how long did you have it? Just trying to get an idea of the longest time.

Morning everyone my hubby went for his appointment with gastroenterologist yesterday after having mri escoptomy and ecg for his liver disease she said in simple terms his liver is "knackered " she is now writing to the liver transplant team in Birmingham. So we know if it goes further then ste will undergo

My husband is 14 months post kidney transplant. He just tested positive for the CMV virus and has a lot of fatigue. Has anyone else had CMV and what were your symptoms. He’s on Valcyte.

Hi everyone, I've been working with the National Kidney Foundation on some episodes of Kidney Transplant Conversations, it's a podcast that is available on all the leading platforms. The most recent episode features Benji, he had his promising basketball career cut short by kidney failure, and he would