Kidney Patient Guide

I did not really notice any memory changes during dialysis, but oh how the memory goes after a transplant! I find myself driving in a totally different direction I wanted to go and work is becoming quite a problem. Somedays I can't even remember how to find my way around the computer program and I g...

Vikki, While I am still dealing with post-transplant issues I will still say go for the transplant! Post has not been great and had you asked me 3 weeks ago I might have given you a different answer. I have days now when I feel like my old self and other days when I'm not myself. The kidney is worki...

jenjen, I was transplanted 7/28 and fully understand your fears. You, at least know what you are facing. I went into the transplant blindly and learned things after the fact. That is why I stress researching post-trans as well as we do pre-trans. Yes to all of your fears, the problems caused by the ...

Hi Everyone, I'm Linda from Missouri, USA. Diagnosed ESRD 3 yrs ago, hemo 2 years, transplanted 7/28/05 from 20 year old "savior". Am 55 yrs young, married, 25 yr old daughter who is a medic and constantly on my case to behave. Known on line as "wildrabb", (high school nickname) ...

Thankyou to all who replied to my post. I was feeling very much alone and you have all helped so much. Just being able to voice my fears and frustrations is wonderful. Now, after the fact, I am researching post transplant info and should have done so before. Still, I know every transplant is differe...

Hi! New to this forum and do have a few questions. Hope someone can help. I was transplanted 7/28/05 and have been suffering acute panic attacks, very unlike me. Transplant people possibley due the the pred dose. Have been put on adavan. Is this a common problem or the exception? Also, keeping my do...