Experiences with

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

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

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

The average wait time for kidney transplant in Australia is 2 to 7 years. My doctor told me i can get transplant early due to age factor. My question is that can someone explain their transplant experience. As i am scared of surgery. And after the surgery what are the chances of getting better?

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

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

It is critical for me to get my BP up in order to obtain another kidney transplant. Thank you all 🙏

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 probably a second kidney? How long will the kidney last generall? my living donor may be 57 and I am 34. Thanks!

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 because we can only take from O. Thanks

How often do you need a full work up to remain on kidney transplant list if you have been already approved? I understand it may vary by hospital but looking for an average.

Anyone have a kidney transplant complete,, please how to take care patient?

I have had my kidney transplant for 21 years now. Went to the Transplant Center last week and they took me off one of my transplant medicines has anyone else had been able to quit lmuran.

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I had a kidney transplant 1 1/2 years ago it took over a year for all my numbers to stabilize to normal. Now I have achy joints and muscles everyday mostly shoulders. Don’t know if it’s the anti rejection drugs or just old age. Never had these issues prior to transplant.

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 when we have a transplant? lastly, with dialysis is our immune system suppressed?

Has anybody had their ears pierced after their kidney transplant did you need antibiotics prior or after anything like that or any special precautions

Hi Please help or advice thanks, I had a Kidney Transplant from my sister 9 years ago all has been well really I just get so tired I walk my Archie twice a day, I feel somtimes quite low I am not a sleepy sort got to much to do, I do not

Heyactually I'm planning to travel to Dubai, my first trip outside India, but I'm uncertain about the food options. I'm worried about eating outside and wondering if I'll find suitable food. This concern is making me reconsider my travel plans. Pls guide what to do...

Heyactually I'm planning to travel to Dubai, my first trip outside India, but I'm uncertain about the food options. I'm worried about eating outside and wondering if I'll find suitable food. This concern is making me reconsider my travel plans. Pls guide what to do...