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High Serum TAC Levels

I am 15 months post renal transplant. Things are progressing well. The only issue is that my TAC level remains between 8 to 9. At this stage it should be around 6. I am on 0.5 mg BD dose of tacrolimus (Prograf). The tx team is hesitant in reducing th

Allosure test for "donor derived DNA" in blood to predict rejection

Have any of you had this test? My creatinine level started going up and doc ordered this test called "dd cfDNA".  Anything below 1.0% is considered good.  My level was 1.2%.  Kidney transplant 6/11/2017.  I'm sure my nurse will call tomorrow (6/26/19

DHEA ?

Hello, 

Anyone tried DHEA after kidney transplant ? I am thinking to start as I feel tired all the time. 

Thanks

Amit 

Belatacept

Sorry if this is a duplicate...I'm new here and thought I had posted this already but it hasn't appeared so I assume I did something wrong.  Anyway....

I am six months post-kidney transplant from a wonderful living donor, and my nephrologist is discus

Kidney inflammation

Hello Friends, 

I had my transplant kidney biopsy done yesterday due to rise in createtine level. 

Doctor found that I am having kidney inflamation which is causing rise in createtine. So they are treating me with IV prednisone and probably I will take

What are the causes and treatment of belly bloating after transplant?

Hey der ..hope u all doing well... I'm 8months post renal transplant i have the severe issue of bloated belly nd discomfort is anyone else experieces the same? Its very embarrassing to mingle with people with bloated fat belly now I have started to a

Weight gain after kidney transplant

Hi... I'm 8months post transplant I've gained weight drastically especially on abdomen what exercises are effective for losing the flab that doesn't harm my operated side. Sometimes i feel pain after workout then i stop for few days fearing i may sab

Is one is unable to tolerate Prednisone, what drug will you take instead? Prograf?

If anyone has any information on this I would trruly appreciate it!  I have not seen my new post tranpslant nephrologist yet - only the surgeon and my nurse coordinator.  I am still having a difficult time with the emotions with Prednisone.  So much

abdominal and pelvic pain, bloating and sleep disorders

 Hi, everyone

I have had a kidney transplant since May 2010. I take Prednisone, Neoral and Imuran. Last year in May I had some benign endometrial polyps removed and was advised to take Duphaston to prevent their reoccurence. It gave me terrible abdomi