Question 1

My son is a kidney transplant patient and drank a bottle of gatorade tonight containing pomegranate juice-should he be concerned?

Accepted Answer

He should be fine.

Question 2

Can i eat proteins if i have had a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

For those with a functioning kidney transplant a regular diet with limited salt and fat is preferred.  For diabetics concentrated sugar may also be limited.

Question 3

Food that i can't eat after kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Your anti-rejection drugs are carefully adjusted by measurement of drug levels. It turns out that grapefruit and grapefruit juice contain a substance that alters the levels of these drugs. We ask all transplant patients to avoid eating them. Fortunately, there is no problems with other citrus fruits, so eat plenty of oranges and lemons!

Question 4

I have had a kidney transplant 14 years ago what are the chances of getting off some anti rejection pills?

Accepted Answer

I wonder why you want to change a regimen that has succeeded in helping you avoid dialysis for 14 yrs? There are no definite dials for us to read or tests to perform that indicate precisely how much immunosuppression a pt requires to prevent rejection. We don't want to prescribe more than is required, because of side effects.  Please discuss with your transplant team, don't change on your own!

Question 5

I have had a kidney transplant  my allergy doctor want me to take bactrium is this ok.

Accepted Answer

It is good that you asked your doctor and i'd recommend doing as your doctors recommend. If you are still unsure, you can always get a second opinion or ask other doctors involved in the transplant process.  They can communicate with each other and come up with a treatment plan.

Question 6

What sports can a person play if they have had a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Make sure cleared by surgeon, then i would avoid contact sports, and avoid dehydration, otherwise enjoy!

Question 7

Can someone have a heart attack after they have had a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Being a transplant recipient does not impact your cardiac risk directly, however many kidney transplants are the result of kidney disease that is linked to cardiovascular disease, which does increase your risk of heart attack.

Question 8

Sould people that have had a kidney transplant stay away from marijuana? or is it no big deal to smoke after transplant?

Accepted Answer

Standard answer is that we fear anything foreign going into immunosuppressed  lungs  because of infection. We also worry about irresponsible behavior - skipping med doses and appointments, etc. However, if that is avoided, occasional use may be reasonable.

Question 9

I have had a kidney transplant 3 years ago and i suffer with osteoarthritis and i would like to take s -adenosylmethionine as i can't take nsaids will?

Accepted Answer

S-AME is not generally toxic to the kidneys, but you don't give any other medications or information about the nature of your kidney disease.  There is a rare condition called Lesch-Nyan syndrome that can be worsened by s-AME.  Your kidney physician and your pharmacist should be your primary source of information, and I recommend against depending solely on online sources.

Question 10

If i have had a kidney transplant  will smoking marijuana harm me or the kidney or lifespan of the kidnry?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely, but anything is excess is harmful. And the deleterious effects of tobacco abuse increases the risk of every form of cancer in addition to suppressing the immune system. Keep the mj use to a minimum.

Can I eat pomegranates if I have had a kidney transplant

My son is a kidney transplant patient and drank a bottle of gatorade tonight containing pomegranate juice-should he be concerned?

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Can i eat proteins if i have had a kidney transplant?

Food that i can't eat after kidney transplant?

I have had a kidney transplant 14 years ago what are the chances of getting off some anti rejection pills?

I have had a kidney transplant my allergy doctor want me to take bactrium is this ok.

What sports can a person play if they have had a kidney transplant?

Can someone have a heart attack after they have had a kidney transplant?

Sould people that have had a kidney transplant stay away from marijuana? or is it no big deal to smoke after transplant?

I have had a kidney transplant 3 years ago and i suffer with osteoarthritis and i would like to take s -adenosylmethionine as i can't take nsaids will?

If i have had a kidney transplant will smoking marijuana harm me or the kidney or lifespan of the kidnry?

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