Change in Mental Attitude

Started by Susie Ingram in General Discussion & Community. Last reply by Louise Cousins on Friday. 12 Replies 0 Likes

Has anyone experienced times of unexplained meaness towards family-specifically, my husband.  I have been blowing up for things that I used to let go very easily.  This is really affecting our marriage and I'm worried. Help!!  I also called Transplant nurse.Continue

Help!!! I am 5 years out and still losing hair!

Started by Sabrina George in New to the Cafe? Introduce Yourself to the Community!. Last reply by Louise Cousins on Friday. 11 Replies 1 Like

Ok, So my "Kidneyverssary" was this past January. I am 5 years out and I have been on Prograf and have to be on valcyte for life. I used to have thick spiral curls. Now I have very fine thinning curls. I am doing the Rogaine for women again ( I was on it and stopped thinking it did not make a big difference) wrong! My hair fell out even more, in big clumps and it is still going. I want to get my hair back. I was first put on Rapamune, but I got sores in my mouth within 2 months of transplant.…Continue

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kidney transplant and creatnine

Started by donna wheaton in New to the Cafe? Introduce Yourself to the Community!. Last reply by Louise Cousins May 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hello Everyone,I'm going on 10 years for my kiney transplant in sept  30,12.,but lately my creatnine is climbing . It's up to 1.7 my base line use to be 1.2. I'm so upset . I think it's starting to fail. I received mykidney from a friend. i don't know what to think. the doc might do a biospy. Any thoughts ??? I would love to hear from you all. thanks,Donna wheatonContinue

“Rally To Support of Organ Donation & Passage of Lauren's Law”

Started by Inspiring in New to the Cafe? Introduce Yourself to the Community! May 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I rec'd an invitation via email which most likely was sent to all members about the press conference titled, “Rally To Support Organ Donation & Passage of Lauren's Law” in New York Thursday May 17 at 12 noon regarding organ donation.I went to the Comment Wall here where it is advertised but was unable to do so. I also attempted sending a message to Janet Handal whose name is listed as the organizer but that was also unsuccessful. My opinion(s) is of such...I am 110% for organ donation. It's…Continue

OK match

Started by Hugh Byrne in Kidney / Pancreas Transplants. Last reply by Hugh Byrne May 16. 6 Replies 1 Like

Hi folks, I had my tx 9 weeks ago and everythings going really very well. My creatinine is down to 97, not sure the equivalent measurement in the US/Canada. I'm feeling very well, loads of energy, truly delighted to be feeling so well. My main problem has been the discipline of remembering to take the drugs at the appropriate times. I was late twice so far and thanks to advise from people on this site, took them shortly afterwards and no problem, but.. last night I went to bed earlier than…Continue

Under New Law, Kidney Transplant Priorities Will Shift

Started by Inspiring in New to the Cafe? Introduce Yourself to the Community! May 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I saw the above discussion title on another organ transplant site. The article (link shown below) was quite interesting. In case you haven't already read and is not aware, I thought I'd share... http://transplantgroups.ning.com/profiles/blogs/under-new-law-kidney.Maybe we can discuss.  I love to read your views on the issue. Continue