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livecam replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"I have a vitamin D deficiency too. My neph puts me on once a week supplements but then we sort of forget about things until next labs. It's been on the low side pretty much since transplant."

Apr 8

Kt* replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"Anyone read about an article posted in the renal and urology journal i believe? About the significance of maintaining normal levels of Vitamin D especially in the first 3 Mo. after Tx. States that a deficiency in D results in early scarring of the…"

Apr 7

Hostess Risé left a comment for Kim

"Happy Birthday to you Kim"

Oct 9, 2012

Mr. T left a comment for Kim

"Happy Birthday Kim, have a good one and enjoy your day."

Oct 9, 2012

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"Happy birthday Kim! Have a great day! You shoud join us for chat on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 pm central time. Hope to see you there!"

Oct 9, 2012

Kim replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"I am back in GA. Have been for 7 months now. My vitamin D level is still at 25. A bit better than the lowest it reached of 18. My pth is a bit better, it was 284, it is 128 now, I have been on the 50,000UI for almost a year now, and back in GA,…"

Aug 22, 2012

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Aug 18, 2012

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Michelle replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"Yes, the meds can work wonders but also wreak havoc. As the Dr said, I don't have other health problems so he is quite sure all my issues are from the meds. I am grateful I have not gained weight or gotten high blood sugar. I…"

Apr 9, 2012

humminbird replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"since my transplant on June 5th 2009 I have had trouble sleeping. The doctors put me on clonazepam 1mg at night and that works for me... just for your info... they said the meds give you insomnia.. I am on Myfortic 180 mg 4 pills a day and…"

Apr 9, 2012

Michelle replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"Humminbird - thanks for your info. A bit of an update on my pain & Vit D. Long story short... I got very sick from too much Myfortic which finally got someone's attention. I was only on 360 2x/day but it can build up in…"

Apr 9, 2012

humminbird replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"I know you wrote this a long time ago but I too have a Kidney transplant and do have low Vit D levels.. I am up to 4500 UI a day... My calcium is normal too. I also developed Osteoporosis and diabetes so finally my transplant…"

Apr 9, 2012

Kim replied to Rita's discussion 'Have a question.....' in the group Kidney Transplants

"After my first transplant quit working, I stopped taking the prednisone while I was on dialysis and all the other anti-rejection meds. I was tapered slowly off of all of them. With my second transplant I am put back on the…"

Feb 17, 2012

Michelle replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"Hello, Thank you for your reply. Michelle "

Feb 16, 2012

ScarsofLife replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"I've been taking 50,000mg of Drisdol (Ergocalciferol) once a month since my transplant. It's a supplement that regulates calcium, phosphorus and other minerals in the body including vitamin D levels. Since I've started…"

Feb 16, 2012

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Feb 10, 2012

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Michelle replied to Kim's discussion 'Vitamin D Levels' in the group Kidney Transplants

"Hi Kim, Sorry I am late to this party... Saw your post & want to know more, please. I feel like I may be in the same boat as you mention. Kidney transplant in January 2011. I am currently on 4 mg pred. 720 mg Myfortic & 8…"

Feb 9, 2012

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Share how your transplant experience changed your life?: I would have died without my second one and not been able to see my daughter grow up.

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At 6:11pm on October 9, 2012, Hostess Risé said…: Happy Birthday to you Kim

At 9:49am on October 9, 2012, Mr. T said…: Happy Birthday Kim, have a good one and enjoy your day.

At 8:31am on October 9, 2012, Cisco said…: Happy birthday Kim! Have a great day! You shoud join us for chat on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 pm central time. Hope to see you there!