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Insurance cover for Belatacept anti rejection infusion therapy. How do I get insurance for this drug therapy? My Medicare ends in 3 months?
Has anyone else had experience in getting Belatacept covered (or not covered) under their ACA insurance provider or other insurance provider? If so, how did you go about it? What was the process? How easy was it to get them to decide to cover it or not? I am going on three years after a successful kidney
Has anyone else had experience in getting Belatacept covered (or not covered) under their ACA insurance provider or other insurance provider? If so, how did you go about it? What was the process? How easy was it to get them to decide to cover it or not? I am going on three years after a successful kidney
Kidneygirl
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Kidney Transplant
4 years ago
Terrified of colon cancer. Anyone with similar story?
I am 27 years old and I am dealing with a crippling amount of anxiety. I have a colonoscopy scheduled a month from now and I can’t even fathom waiting that long in my current state. Here is my story: I have been a heavy drinker for the better part of a decade so Diarrhea has become normal to me. I had
I am 27 years old and I am dealing with a crippling amount of anxiety. I have a colonoscopy scheduled a month from now and I can’t even fathom waiting that long in my current state. Here is my story: I have been a heavy drinker for the better part of a decade so Diarrhea has become normal to me. I had
Jordan824
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Colon Cancer Connected
4 years ago
Mum has liver cancer and cirrhosis, help and advice please
My mum has primary liver cancer, she had 2 smaller tumours they managed to abalate one of them but the other one they couldn't get to as she has cirrhosis the liver was too scared to get to it and it was deeper in. They will try abalation again and are putting her on liver transplant list. I am very
My mum has primary liver cancer, she had 2 smaller tumours they managed to abalate one of them but the other one they couldn't get to as she has cirrhosis the liver was too scared to get to it and it was deeper in. They will try abalation again and are putting her on liver transplant list. I am very
Tomcat123
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Blue Faery Liver Cancer
4 years ago
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Covid 19 and lung transplant
Ok so I'm slightly panicking I'm 3.5 years post single lung transplant. This is my only lung as other has been completely removed. My 10 year old daughter has asthma and shes been poorly with her chest last couple of days . I'm seriously considering pulling her out of school to protect her and mostly
Ok so I'm slightly panicking I'm 3.5 years post single lung transplant. This is my only lung as other has been completely removed. My 10 year old daughter has asthma and shes been poorly with her chest last couple of days . I'm seriously considering pulling her out of school to protect her and mostly
Hidden
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Introducing myself
I am Allison. I live in Texas. I unfortunately became very sick in late 2014, bit didn't go to the Dr for a few months. I was hospitalized and diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis. Recieved a liver transplant Thanksgiving day 2016. Was doing well until at a regular 3 month lab ALP jumped from 150 to 450
I am Allison. I live in Texas. I unfortunately became very sick in late 2014, bit didn't go to the Dr for a few months. I was hospitalized and diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis. Recieved a liver transplant Thanksgiving day 2016. Was doing well until at a regular 3 month lab ALP jumped from 150 to 450
Allison57
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PBCers Organization
4 years ago
Itching
I am 79 years had a kidney transplant 18 years ago and now on Hemo dialysis. My problem is instense itchying every day. What can I do about it. I can’t take Benadryl. It’s driving me crazy.
I am 79 years had a kidney transplant 18 years ago and now on Hemo dialysis. My problem is instense itchying every day. What can I do about it. I can’t take Benadryl. It’s driving me crazy.
rosepd
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Kidney Disease
4 years ago
PV and Mastocytosis
Anyone with PV and Systemic Mastocytosis? I was diagnosed with Mastocytosis 2013 and PV 2019
Anyone with PV and Systemic Mastocytosis? I was diagnosed with Mastocytosis 2013 and PV 2019
shaks
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MPN Voice
4 years ago
The Good Doctor - NOT good advice!
I just watched the March 2nd episode of the TV show The Good Doctor. There was a potential kidney transplant talked about and a potential live donor. He was only 16, but what the "doctors" told him about being a donor was SO over the top, I don't think ANYONE would want to be a live donor! It was
I just watched the March 2nd episode of the TV show The Good Doctor. There was a potential kidney transplant talked about and a potential live donor. He was only 16, but what the "doctors" told him about being a donor was SO over the top, I don't think ANYONE would want to be a live donor! It was
Crocheting-Cricket
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Kidney Donation
4 years ago
Bactrim
I'ts been 2 years since my kidney transplant and along with my anti rejection meds I have been taking bactrim for the last 2 years and i have had no infections yet my doctor has not advised me to stop taking this med and i have heard that taking it unnecessarily long term can actually cause problems.
I'ts been 2 years since my kidney transplant and along with my anti rejection meds I have been taking bactrim for the last 2 years and i have had no infections yet my doctor has not advised me to stop taking this med and i have heard that taking it unnecessarily long term can actually cause problems.
Hidden
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Kidney Transplant
4 years ago
High calprotectin
Calprotectin level 375 bloating and cramps pain and mucus. No diahorrea any ideas.
Calprotectin level 375 bloating and cramps pain and mucus. No diahorrea any ideas.
Poppi2015
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IBS Network
4 years ago
Lung Transplant update 3
Hello, I posted a few weeks ago about my mother’s lung transplant journey. To recap my mum is 62 and had her single lung transplant on the 30th October, since then she has spent 105 days in critical care. It has been traumatic on the whole family and of course my mother. She has since been moved to the
Hello, I posted a few weeks ago about my mother’s lung transplant journey. To recap my mum is 62 and had her single lung transplant on the 30th October, since then she has spent 105 days in critical care. It has been traumatic on the whole family and of course my mother. She has since been moved to the
Queenbean
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
I want to be fit and healthy for my liver transplant.
Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 20years ago, diagnosed PBC 9years ago. Now been given the news that I will need a liver transplant in the next two to three years. I am looking for any reading material on how to stay healthy and loose weight before I have to have my transplant.
Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 20years ago, diagnosed PBC 9years ago. Now been given the news that I will need a liver transplant in the next two to three years. I am looking for any reading material on how to stay healthy and loose weight before I have to have my transplant.
BettyBoop788-69
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British Liver Trust
4 years ago
Rectal cancer
Hi there I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer last November after an colonoscopy test. I was started on cheamoradiotherphy which I have now finished I tolerated it quiet well .i am just waiting for ct scan and mri scan which is in late March to see if the tumour has shrunk and to see if I need
Hi there I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer last November after an colonoscopy test. I was started on cheamoradiotherphy which I have now finished I tolerated it quiet well .i am just waiting for ct scan and mri scan which is in late March to see if the tumour has shrunk and to see if I need
holiday1959
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Colon Cancer Connected
4 years ago
No oxygen
As anyone ad a double lung transplant for severe emphasema. Without ever being on oxygen
As anyone ad a double lung transplant for severe emphasema. Without ever being on oxygen
skylas
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Disabled living aids.
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🙂 please log onto www.disabledliving.co.uk for further info. Welcome to Disabled Living's Supplier Directory The Directory has been created at the request of people who use Disabled Living as a resource, to identify companies or organisations who sell or provide equipment, products or services. Disabled
wobblybee
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Ataxia UK
4 years ago
Is this a good sperm count ?
I'm 20 yo and I was diagnost with mild varicocele in the left testicule some months ago and this was my first semen analysis. Volume: 6,7ml 17,040,000 per ml 127,800,000 in total 85% alive, 15% dead. 11% normal, 89 not normal. 75% progressive motility, 13% not progressive, 12% does not move
I'm 20 yo and I was diagnost with mild varicocele in the left testicule some months ago and this was my first semen analysis. Volume: 6,7ml 17,040,000 per ml 127,800,000 in total 85% alive, 15% dead. 11% normal, 89 not normal. 75% progressive motility, 13% not progressive, 12% does not move
thatsit13
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Men's Health Forum
4 years ago
Has anyone had parathyroid surgery post kidney transplant?
I have hypercalcemia resulting from hyperparathyroidism and was wondering if anyone has had parathyroid surgery. I have been considering surgery but would first love to know others experiences.
I have hypercalcemia resulting from hyperparathyroidism and was wondering if anyone has had parathyroid surgery. I have been considering surgery but would first love to know others experiences.
TmWeed
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Kidney Transplant
4 years ago
Government Advice on Coronavirus
In a nutshell...keep smiling. Government Advice in the UK as at 12th March 2020 · All people with flu-like symptoms – a fever above 37.8C or a persistent cough- should stay at home, away from other people, for seven days. · Schools should not take trips abroad. · Older people
In a nutshell...keep smiling. Government Advice in the UK as at 12th March 2020 · All people with flu-like symptoms – a fever above 37.8C or a persistent cough- should stay at home, away from other people, for seven days. · Schools should not take trips abroad. · Older people
Kevin53
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LUPUS UK
4 years ago
Trial IPT Drug rapamycin
Trial IPT Drug https://www.pdsa.org/products-a-publications/e-news/2018-enews/item/1613-pdsa-enews-032818.html Rapamycin is an interesting drug. First, in trials as a cure for (I think) athletes' foot, it was never marketed for that because it was a powerful immune suppressor. It became the "go to
Trial IPT Drug https://www.pdsa.org/products-a-publications/e-news/2018-enews/item/1613-pdsa-enews-032818.html Rapamycin is an interesting drug. First, in trials as a cure for (I think) athletes' foot, it was never marketed for that because it was a powerful immune suppressor. It became the "go to
SurferDude
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ITP Support Association
4 years ago
High tacro level and increased creatine
Hi my husband had kidney transplant on August 2019 first 3-4 month his creatine was very fluctuating 1.40 then 1.25 then 1.19 again 1.25 and now after 6mth his tacrolimus level shows 16.70 which is high and creatine level also increased 1.25 to 1.52..is anyone face the same prob ...
Hi my husband had kidney transplant on August 2019 first 3-4 month his creatine was very fluctuating 1.40 then 1.25 then 1.19 again 1.25 and now after 6mth his tacrolimus level shows 16.70 which is high and creatine level also increased 1.25 to 1.52..is anyone face the same prob ...
Falakjalal
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British Liver Trust
4 years ago
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