Question 1

if one kidney fails, must you get a transplant?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Although it can depend on the cause of the kidney failure, in most cases, if one kidney fails, there is sufficient reserve in the other kidney that you can survive with just the one remaining kidney.

Question 2

what are the shots a kidney transplant person should not get?

Accepted Answer

The live-virus shots: Immunosuppressed persons usually should not get the live-virus vaccines, but one has to talk with her doctors about each vaccine being considered. Live-virus vaccines include shingles vaccine, chicken pox vaccine, measles mumps rubella vaccine, etc...

Question 3

i always think im gonna go ill or get illl it just scares only felt like this since i had my kidney transplant in 2001?

Accepted Answer

Don't : The point of a transplant is to life life. You had your transplant in 2001 and I am presuming you have not been ill. This is 14 yrs!  Risk of infection goes down. Just be sensible in what you do, go about life and enjoy your life. Even if you get an illness most can be dealt with, so enjoy and take your meds. Happy that your kidney is 14 yrs old and am sure you can get many more out of it !!

Question 4

is it suggested i get abo incompatible kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: With appropriate treatment this is  possible, the higher risk of rejection and medication side effect must be balanced against the risk of missing a chance at transplant. It might not come again for a while. Review with your transplant team.

Question 5

kidney transplant failed can i get another?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. Discuss this with your kidney doctor.

Question 6

looking for kidney transplantation. how do i get on the waitlist?

Accepted Answer

Transplant Program: Only kidney transplant programs are authorized to actually activate patients on the national waitlist for deceased donor kidneys. This list is entered into a single computer system which is managed by unos, the united network for organ sharing. So you must be evaluated + educated by a transplant program. Typically a nephrologist will refer you to a program but you can also self-refer.

Question 7

please tell me if you can get a kidney transplant after 10 years?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely : Kidney transplants are performed in patients of all ages and after any period of dialysis.

Question 8

where can i get and do kidney transplantation ? and how much does it cost ?

Accepted Answer

Transplant center: Contact the transplant centers in the hospitals that do transplants. There is usually a coordinator who guides you through the process. The nephrologist in your area can identify what hospitals are doing transplants in your area.

Question 9

what is the process  to get a kidney transplant when a family member wants to give you one?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: The first step is to determine if a living related kidney donor is a match for your body's immune system.  This can be done through tests that a transplant nephrologist or transplant surgeon can order.

Question 10

i am waiting to get a kidney transplant. when should i tell the person who's interested in me?

Accepted Answer

Now: Since you are waiting for a kidney transplant, you must have signifcant renal damage.  This damage can lead to may medical issues that you will have to face prior to a renal transplant.  Thus you should have the full support of the person who is interested in you.  So, this individual should be aware of your medical problems so the can plan acordingly as well.

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