"I had similiar problems when I was on dialysis . Along with cramping, even passing out, once had a seizure! Basically it was the amount of fluid that had to be removed up to 15 Lbs. The best thing to do is watch the fluid intake reducing stress on…"
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Lasix and metolazone after transplant
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I'm 15 months post kidney transplant and Taking 2.5 mg metolazone and 60 mg lasix 2 x a day. Have tried to wing off one or both and swelling returns. Has anyone stayed on diuretics and for how long?Continue
Immune suppresant drugs after Medicare runs out (3 yrs) BILL. .
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Nov 19, 2012. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Go to NKF.com to make sure this bill passes. GovTrack.us says there is only a 5% chance it will passContinue
lasix
Started this discussion. Last reply by lovingmyself Sep 6, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I've been taking lasix for about 8 months after kidney transplant. Creatine is 3.0. Has anyone stayed on lasix this long and resulting in high creatine and urea levels?Continue
Chronic scarring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hostess Risé Jul 10, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm a little over my six month anniversary Kidney transplant (cadavier) . My creatine and urea-n levels where going up. I was a 6 out of 6 match. Had biopsy done and no signs of rejection but…Continue
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What has your transplant center advised you regarding transplant precautions regarding your new life?See More
Brian commented on BadgirlBee's blog post 'retaining fluid'"I'm post Kidney transplant almost a year now (12/21/12) Taking 60mg lasix a day ! Had recent swelling in feet also! But I think I got into some salt! SO WATCH YOUR SALT INTAKE :)!!!!
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Forest (Eugene) liked Brian's discussion Immune suppresant drugs after Medicare runs out (3 yrs) BILL. .
Mark replied to Brian's discussion 'Immune suppresant drugs after Medicare runs out (3 yrs) BILL. .'"Debbie, the bill addresses kidney tx only. Your argument is, in fact, the crux of the legislation -- Medicare spends $17K/yr for post tx maintenance (for 3 yrs) but would spend $75K/yr for dialysis if kidney tx fails (for life). Seems like a no…"
Mark replied to Brian's discussion 'Immune suppresant drugs after Medicare runs out (3 yrs) BILL. .'"The bill is HR 2969
Under current Medicare policy' kidney transplant recipients who are not aged or disabled retain Medicare eligibility for only 36 months following their transplants. After their coverage ends' transplant recipients…"
Hostess Risé liked Brian's discussion Immune suppresant drugs after Medicare runs out (3 yrs) BILL. .
DebbieK replied to Brian's discussion 'Immune suppresant drugs after Medicare runs out (3 yrs) BILL. .'"Is this kidneys or all tx? That is crazy to give you a transplant and then have no way to keep alive. This can't happen. "
Brian posted a discussionImmune suppresant drugs after Medicare runs out (3 yrs) BILL. .
Go to NKF.com to make sure this bill passes. GovTrack.us says there is only a 5% chance it will passSee More
Brian replied to Joey's discussion 'Creatinine Rising.'"Hey Joey , I had Kidney transplant about 10 months ago and my creatine level has never been below 2.5! Had biopsy and had chronic scarring, doctors are not too worried just regular blood work (two weeks as of now))!I feel good and stopped worrying…"
Brian commented on Katie's blog post 'What music has done for me!'"Keep it up !! Music does wonders for me also!!!"
Brian replied to Claire's discussion 'Who has met their donor family?'"I sent a letter through coordinator to family of donor. But never heard from them, but my letter said it all for me!!!"
Brian replied to Noah's discussion 'Sleepy kidney after transplant'"I had my first kidney transplant (cadavier 12/21 /2011) and my creatiine is stable at 2.61 at 10 months post transplant. Did biopsy and had some chronic scarring. I asked the doctor how long the kidney will last , said there is no way to predict…"
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- At 4:05pm on February 24, 2013, Hostess Risé said…
Happy Birthday to you Brian
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Cisco said… Happy birthday Brian! Have a great day! You should join us for chat on Saturday, Sunday and Monday starting at 3 pm eastern/ 2 pm central time. Hope to see you there!
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Rita said… Hi Brian, I have my kidney transplant 17 years, I see you have posted that you are shortly out of your transplant. I am not a doctor and all bodies are different on how respond to drugs and the transplant, but I want you to know we are all here if you like to share.
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Welcome Brian. You have a built in support group here and on our sister site Transplant Buddies. Feel free to ask questions you have. Good luck!
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