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Started by Lisa. Last reply by Marina Oct 1, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have been on a waiting list for a P & K for a year now. I received a call week before Thanksgiving to go into the hospital because I was the alternate. I didn't get chosen. Yesterday I got a…Continue
Started by jeri lynn rabon. Last reply by jeri lynn rabon Oct 1, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
i was diabetic for 17 yrs before i received my pancreas only transplant. my biggest problem is i stay so tired all the time. i was very animic but doctors so that my blood is good again. i am still…Continue
Started by Allison B. Last reply by Debra Emery Aug 21, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I got my pancreas (and kidney) almost 4 years ago. Everything has been fine, except that occasionally I have low blood sugars. (The first time this happened, I was still in the stage of wanting to…Continue
Started by Cathy Kane. Last reply by Nancy Lee Schipper Jul 31, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I would love to chat about any aspect of the journey. I welcome any contact from anyone who WAS Diabetic (I was for 38 years) and am thinking about wanting to contact my donor's family....I would…Continue
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Comment by Marina on June 3, 2011 at 8:53am Tina,
That's a great question, I agree with you put the recipient at a bigger risk with this. My thinking behind this, and this is just my opinion, is that maybe they look at what the benefits of a TX are and how CMV can be treated with anti-virals whenever their are flareups.
I'm gonna have to add it to my list of questions for my next clinic visit.
Have a great day!!

Comment by Tina Sammon on June 1, 2011 at 11:40am 
Comment by Tina Sammon on June 1, 2011 at 11:38am IHi Marina,
I knew that CMV was common but was confused why a CMV + donor would be appropriate for a CMV - recipient knowing that their immune system is compromised and will be indefinitely especially when Valcyte is only used for the first 6-9 months after transplant?
Comment by Marina on May 31, 2011 at 1:03pm Hi Tina,
According to what I have read and what my coordinator told me, CMV is more common than we think.
Most adults have been exposed to it at some point in there life
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cmv/DS00938
“Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that can infect almost anyone. Most people don't know they have CMV because it rarely causes symptoms. However, if you're pregnant or have a weakened immune system, CMV is cause for concern.
Once infected with CMV, your body retains the virus for life. However, CMV usually remains dormant if you're healthy. CMV spreads through body fluids, such as blood, saliva, urine, semen and breast milk. People with weak immune systems have a greater risk of becoming ill from CMV.
There's no cure for CMV, but drugs can help treat people with weak immune systems. “

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