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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…

Excessively oily skin? Maybe due to cyclosporine

I want to share this experience to help those who have the same problem. During 20 years of transplant I had the skin with excessive greasiness.

All this time I have gone to many dermatologists and tried many methods and medications in…

Night sweats, Eyes all from meds?

Yes, Hello, I am Michelle, I had a kidney transplant 1 year ago. I am on the anti-rejection meds. I have a go round with them. But continue. I have a black spot when I look out of my left eye. Been to the doctor, but know that this is a side…

A symptom of Prograf (tacrolimus) use?

I was just wondering if anyone else who has taken Prograf has experienced a similar situation as I do sometimes when I take a shower. At those times I notice that when my hands touch the water coming out of the showerhead, my hands feel like they…

Something to measure sun exposure

It is a discussion commonly seen on most transplant sites. The discussion of how much sun can you have and what are the dangers. And we all worry if we're getting too much exposure. Well here is an article about a wristband developed by a doctor.…

Protein leakage in 24 hrs urine sample.

Hello Everyone,

On 17 the August 2018. I have completed my 1 Year post kidney transplant. All report was almost good but creatinine and 24 hrs urine both are showing abnormal value. Creatinine is 1.54 and there is leakage of protein in 24…

Is really CBD products are Good??

I read a lot of articles and blogs related to the CBD products, many people said its very interesting and good for health, and some people said its bad for health, I deiced to…

Thymoglobulin

My son is 7 years now - 5 years into transplant. His recent biopsy showed lot of infalmmantion in his kidney and he ws immediately started on 7 days of Thymoglobulin treatment. HE is on his 3rd day right now. His creatinine was fine before so…

Magnesium Supplements

Most recently, I discovered two magnesium supplements that work well for me from the company …

Bee Pollen

Anyone take this

https://draxe.com/bee-pollen/

Strange Emotion

Hello Everyone ,

I am 2 years post kidney tx. Health wise things going fine , fingers crossed. I do get fqeuent cold symptoms though but I am otherwise ok. Recently I have noticed that I have…

Recommendations for Nephrologist in SF Bay Area

Hello Friends,

I will be moving to San Francisco Bay Area in about 3-4 weeks and I am looking for nephrologist recommendation. I would like to decide on a Dr and book an appointment as soon as possible, 

Regard,

Rushi