Question 1

is it safe to drink alcohol 9 months after a kidney transplant? (let's say 2 drinks on the weekends)? what are the risks?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Suggest you avoid alcohol from an hour before to an hour after taking your medications.

Question 2

if a kidney transplant fails after 3 years, can the patient go back to dialysis to stay alive?  do the immunosuppressant medications need to be cont?

Accepted Answer

Yes, needs dialysis: Immunosuppression is meant to prevent rejection of the transplanted kidney, graft rejection is a separate disease apart from the function of the new kidney. This is a complex issue, nephrology assessment and follow up is needed, please seek their input and care, good luck

Question 3

woke up with sore throat, 3 hours later i was fine, now 11pm again sore throat again with dry stuffy sinus. 98.5f temp. should i be worried? i am currently on  immunosuppressants for a kidney transplant i had last week.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Call your doctor ASAP since a minor infection may become a serious one for those whose immune responses have been suppressed.

Question 4

can he take alcohol moderately after 2 yrs of kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

kidney transplant: You have to define moderation in your question. Alcohol affects the liver,  medications you take for your transplant are metabolized by the liver and excessive alcohol can damage your liver.

Question 5

i've had a kidney transplant in the year 2005 and my mother donated the kidney. my creatinine is 1.7 right now. is it safe for me to consume alcohol ?

Accepted Answer

Well yes: But your renal function is compromised.  Ask your nephrologist.

Question 6

i take 80 mg baclofen daily, don't drink alcohol, smoke or take illicit drugs and kidneys are normal, could problems be caused by stress?

Accepted Answer

Vague: Please be specific. What exactly is it that you are concerned about?

Question 7

i had a kidney transplant in 2008, all is great, no immunosuppressants, i am thinking of having verju laser  on my stomach, fat loss treatment, this safe for me.  i await your reply, thank you ?

Accepted Answer

Pros and cons: Discuss the risk benefit analysis with your physician. The weight reduction may improve overall health, but procedures may be risky depending on your detailed history.  It is ver positive though that you are more than ten years s/p transplant and have no need for steroids or other transplant medications.

Question 8

can you drink alcohol with a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But would suggest not doing this for a couple of reasons.  Alcohol in the blood stream inhibits several functions of the white blood cells which eat bacteria.  It is also a dehydrating agent since it increases urination without replacing an equivalent volume of liquid, and dehydration is not good in face of infection.  On the other hand, if under treatment with approp meds, probably harmless.

Question 9

can i drink alcohol with one good kidney?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Alcohol does not rely on your kidney for excretion and does not generally harm the kidney.  You should be wary of many other medications including all the non steroidal anti inflammatory medications.

Question 10

if you have kidney disease can you safely drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your body will detoxify the alcohol in your liver, but if you get dehydrated, the kidney function will decrease causing more kidney problems.

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If a kidney transplant fails after 3 years, can the patient go back to dialysis to stay alive? do the immunosuppressant medications need to be cont?

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Woke up with sore throat, 3 hours later i was fine, now 11pm again sore throat again with dry stuffy sinus. 98.5f temp. should i be worried? i am currently on immunosuppressants for a kidney transplant i had last week.

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Can he take alcohol moderately after 2 yrs of kidney transplant?

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I've had a kidney transplant in the year 2005 and my mother donated the kidney. my creatinine is 1.7 right now. is it safe for me to consume alcohol ?

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I take 80 mg baclofen daily, don't drink alcohol, smoke or take illicit drugs and kidneys are normal, could problems be caused by stress?

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I had a kidney transplant in 2008, all is great, no immunosuppressants, i am thinking of having verju laser on my stomach, fat loss treatment, this safe for me. i await your reply, thank you ?

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Can you drink alcohol with a kidney infection?

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Can i drink alcohol with one good kidney?

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If you have kidney disease can you safely drink alcohol?

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