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COVID 19 - Second Wave

Hi Friends,

I hope all of you are doing well during this stressful period.

As we know the second wave of covid 19 is currently going on around the World.

I would like to know if any transplant patients have contacted the virus and how are they currently

How to beat diabetes on prednisolone?

If you have steroid induced diabetes then this may be for you. The key is to prolong the time between prednisolone dose and largest meal as much as possible. Before I used to take prednisolone with tacrolimus in am and by lunch time the two meds woul

Fk506 or Tarcolimus through levels

Hi Guys it has been 1 month since my second kidney transplant i am on myfortic 720 twice a day and prograf 3mg twice a day i am still on prednisolone currently 25mg but reducing dose every week.

I have been doing fk506 or trac tests every week now, th

Did you notice any difference between Imuran and Azathiprine generics?

Did you notice any difference between Imuran and Azathiprine generics?

Appetite suppressant?

Does anyone here take anything to suppress appetite?  I have gained TOO MUCH WEIGHT over the last few months and I really want to take off at least 10 pounds.  I'm pescatarian, and I notice that I eat lots of carbs in the form of oatmeal, bread, bean

Cyclosporine vs Tacroclimus?

Cyclosporine vs Tacroclimus: which did you prefer and why?

How do you deal with cellcept stomach issues?

How do you deal with cellcept stomach issues?  I have not tolerated it or myfortic. I need to tolerate it to stop steroid and reduce tacrolimus!

What blood pressure drugs?

Hey everyone

what blood pressure drug you taking? I have also abnormal heart rythm.

Thanks

Water is life

Hello Everyone, 

I would like to share my recent experience and how it effected my kidney function. I hope this post will help you with some decision. :) 

I went on 1 night backpacking trip on 3 Oct 2020. It was bit strenuous, carried 32 lbs, gained mu

Flu shot or not?

Hi All--

I'm 5 and 1/2 years post kidney TX and doing great (despite the pandemic). I've never had a flu shot in my life and wondering if most of you take one. I've also only had the flu once about 25 years ago. I'm nervous about getting one this year

Vitamin Supplements

Hi Friends, 

I hope all are well.

Please let me know if any transplant patients are currently taking any vitamins.

I was informed that a lot of people are currently taking Vitamin C, D and Zinc as a precaution for Covid 19 as this can maybe prevent lowe

Stomach Bloating and Feeling Heavy Stomach

Hi Friends....Hope all are good...

I pray god to keep all of us safe and in good health...

I am feeling sudden bloating and heviness of my Stomac...

Kindly help me with this...I dont know what I did...