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by greentree
Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Actimel and yogurt
Replies: 1
Views: 5167

Actimel and yogurt

Hi, just wondering what the rules are in other hospitals about eating yogurt and drinking Actimel with a transplant? I have had a few "blips" with my CR levels going up but things have improved now apart from upset stomach that won't go away. I usually take Actimel to settle things down an...
by greentree
Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Securing PD tube
Replies: 16
Views: 35824

Re: Securing PD tube

I used to do just the same Dotty and I never got sore, always used Mepore dressings though and made sure my skin was really dry before sticking it on.......also tucked the tube in my knickers! Looks like I may well be returning to PD after 4+ years with transplant so I am really gonna need you guys ...
by greentree
Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Anyone had a foreign donor?
Replies: 30
Views: 42352

Re: Anyone had a foreign donor?

Wishing you very good luck with the results..........may sister lived in Canada, had a good job and no children. We were offered no help financially to get her tested and the company she worked for didn't want her to have time off work, plus no financial help. Also the feeling was as she was much yo...
by greentree
Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: waiting time for live donor transplant
Replies: 6
Views: 9511

Re: waiting time for live donor transplant

Took just under a year for me and my husband but they didn't seem to rush even though I felt pretty ill and my CR was 560, depends on which hospital too.
by greentree
Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Sign of getting worse?
Replies: 29
Views: 41495

Re: Sign of getting worse?

I felt sick a lot at stage 4 too but was never physically sick. Eating little and often and making sure nothing was greasy or salty helped a lot though.
by greentree
Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Tissue type match
Replies: 10
Views: 17199

Re: Tissue type match

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by greentree
Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Foamy urine - proteinuria or lack of water intake?
Replies: 7
Views: 34943

Re: Foamy urine - proteinuria or lack of water intake?

Hi, I have only just joined KPG and noticed your post.
I have had foamy urine for years on and off, I was told by my GP it is protein, and not to worry unless the other kidney results are not normal.