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

Should kidney transplant patients know when a kidney offer is turned down? Discover how transparency can empower waitlisted patients to make informed decisions about their health. https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/giving-people-kidney-transplant-waitlist-voice-organ-offers

Please I need information about cadever Kidney transplant.

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

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

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.

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

I have a kidney transplant 18 months and have developed bad diarrhea last to nights mostly at night and in the morning

Definition of Folliculitis is: Folliculitis is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles become inflamed. It's often caused by an infection with bacteria. My research indicates that this condition is fairly common to transplant precipitants. Does anyone have any experience with this

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

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

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.

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, 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.

go for a kidney transplant and these tumor issues is over with provided I have a donor of course otherwise it’s dialysis and waiting . 2.

The caveat is that I am currently unemployed and am on Medi-Cal, which restricts me from applying to other kidney transplant clinics. Looking forward to hearing others' experiences. Thanks Sam

I've faced a lot of my trauma surrounding my kidney failure and subsequent issues with transplant recovery as well. I thought I would post an update, since I was so active on this page for a long time.

Jesse Roach testified for kidney transplant reform, highlighting the plight of over 800,000 kidney failure patients and 90,000 on the transplant waitlist. Read more at: https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/urgent-call-action-nkf-testimony-organ-transplantation-reform

Yes I had a transplant ten years ago, from my sister I am getting very painful itches in my feet, any one else have this please?