Experiences with

Kidney transplant

I would like any feedback on post transplant patients. My husband would like to hear from people that has already been thru the surgery, how hard was it on them, how long did it take for them to recover from surgery, hoe they are dealing with all the medicines you have to take post transplant and how

I have been away for a while due to a poor bowel prep for a required colonoscopy. Penn Med Transplant recipient team states that the colonoscopy has to be successful in the prep and needs to rule out colon cancer. I have a tortuous colon which interferes with the procedure to begin with. I visited

hi all what steroids you take and dose for your kidney transplant? My nephrologist said if I go ahead with the transplant I will need to take steroids for life! And I know steroids long term suppresses our adrenals etc.. Thanks!

I am 6 months post kidney transplant. I had BK virus for 3 months. My doctor is treating with infusion of Cidofivir and immunoglobilin. The numbers are still trending high. The last result was 76000 copies. Did anyone had a similar issue and how long did it take to bring it down. Any suggestions

I have just had a kidney transplant and wanted to know what foods to try first.

Kountz, a pioneering kidney transplant surgeon who helped lay the foundation for modern transplantation. Read on to explore Dr. Kountz’s life, achievements, and impact on the kidney transplant field. https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/trailblazers-kidney-care-dr-samuel-l-kountz

Kountz, a pioneering kidney transplant surgeon who helped lay the foundation for modern transplantation. Read on to explore Dr. Kountz’s life, achievements, and impact on the kidney transplant field. https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/trailblazers-kidney-care-dr-samuel-l-kountz

Please I need information about cadever Kidney transplant.

I was wondering if post kidney transplant will resolve or help this issue.

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Once you have a transplant does the kidney function go back to normal range I.e egfr 60% plus? Thanks for any responses!

looking for some advice I’m looking into going to Australia for a year although I’ve got so many reservations and worries to do with health care and being transplanted 3 years ago Has anyone gone abroad and can advice/ reassure me

Hello I am possibly getting a kidney transplant in the next year. I read in a recent post that someone had a hard time getting a dentist to take him on as patient. I would be very interested in hearing other people’s experiences in going to a dentist after kidney transplant.

I was told about this change last year by my Kidney transplant team. I have to travel 2 hours to my clinic appointments.

Kidney transplant recipient.Looking to create more awareness— wanted to start with my college senior class. Any suggestions how to implement this idea. Of get your blood test once a year and be responsible for your health! Thanks. Carl

My kidney transplant is failing and I’m having real problems with my feet. Burning and stabbing pain worse at night and keeping me awake. Over the counter painkillers don’t help so I’m wondering if anyone has this problem and if any drugs help. Many thanks

Hello I’ve posted my story on different platforms and still no reply or feed back, just trying to find a live donor while await for a kidney transplant because I only have one and the time is ticking.

I use a chest catheter and I'm fine with that until I get a kidney transplant.

Hello, My cousin needs a kidney transplant and I want to help her find a donor. I was hoping to join your online community to get ideas about where I can look to help her find one. Hoping others will share how they found a donor.

On 16 May 2024, I had a kidney transplant. Please recommend me a shampoo that I can use after I had a kidney transplant and steroids are administered to me, my hair is falling out. I am interested in receiving information and socializing with people who have had a kidney transplant. Thanks