trying to find answers to nonfunction of a transplanted kidney please?
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Sometimes a donated organ just doesn't work and you'll never know the reason.  It might not have been as healthy a kidney as thought before transplant, or it could have degenerated during transport, or your blood vessels could not adequately supply the new kidney with the needed blood within the proper time to keep the new kidney healthy....or...or...or.  Ask your physician why, because there are several possibilities and all we can do is guess. \n\nAre you a diabetic by any chance?
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How bizarre - presumably this is your gp that has given you this rather poor information?\nWhat you need to do is have your blood taken and your creatinine level checked.  Your creatinine should be at around 100.  If it is higher than 150 then you will need a referral to see a nephrologist who can organise for a GFR test which will show the exact amount of kidney funciton you have.\nTo say that someone has the kidney of an 80 year old is a load of old rubbish. You need to know exactly what percentage of function you have. What has caused any decline in function and what you can expect.  \n\nIt might be helpful for you to know that many people can survive their whole lives very happily on just one kidney.  I spent most of my childhood and teenage years with only 30% kidney function and lived a pretty normal life. It's also worth knowing that often when a kidney is damaged then it's function will continue to decline slowly over the years.  Healthcare for kidney patients is much improved from the old days.  There is a choice of dialysis - haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis - but it might be that you'll never even need either of these treatments.\n\nIf your kidneys are failing then it's likely that you would feel noticeably tired and sleep more.  When there is very little function left then you would start to feel very sick.\n\nI'm not very impressed with what your doctor has said. He's given you a really inarticulate diagnosis and not provided you with any of the information you might need.\n\nCheck out these site for more information:-\n\nhttp://www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/site/contents.php\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/crf1.shtml\nhttp://www.kidney.org.uk/index.html\n\nI hope you are ok.
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http://www.kidney-failure-symptoms.com/\n\n\nSometimes the underlying problems are related to complications of a long-term disease such as diabetes.  Read on.
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I can only find information regarding negative reactions to probiotics affecting kidneys. This obviously doesn't mean that it does not happen, but if this was a common problem, there would be more research and information on it. \nWhen you went to see the doctors, did they agree with you that it was the probiotics that were causing your problems? Did they do other tests to rule out other kidney problems? If your doctor did not help, maybe you could get a second opinion or ask a kidney specialist?\nSorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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to see if an obstruction is the cause of the renal failure
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Kidneys failing is not a good sign, but if docs are still talking about operating, they must be thinking she'll live long enough to see benefits from the surgery.  I'm not a medical professional, but I do know that if doctors don't think a person has a chance, they're not going to make the patient submit to a painful, expensive surgery that will not prolong the patient's life.\n\nI would get this patient to the biggest medical center in the area and make sure that you have the best resources.  Make doctors explain things to you thoroughly so you understand what the situation is.\n\nThe diabetes, if uncontrolled, will greatly increase the level of complications and length of recuperation for this patient.
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what are these words!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think these are liver and kidney, ok these links may have the expected answers\n\nhttp://www.netdoctor.co.uk/liver_kidney/index.shtml\nhttp://www.hrpca.org/kidneyfunction.htm\nhttp://www.healthline.com/search?q1=function%20kidney%20liver&utm_source=gale&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=serp&utm_term=function%20kidney%20liver
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Hello,\n        i just watched the program regarding Dr. Al Kausar over TV. I have some information if it is useful for you.\n\nThe address is :\nAl Kausar Kidney Foundation\n#370, Mosque Street\nVaniyamvadi, Vellore dt\nTamilnadu - 635757\n\nTel # 04171-235395, 235390\n\nemail - hakeemakbarkausar@yahoo.co.in\n\nIf you demand they can mail you some literature(hard copy) including the details about their products and the research work done by then and by other people over their products.\n\nYou will get the full information in the leterature(free of cost).\n\nRegards\nDinesh
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Call your nephrologist (kidney doctor)
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You need to talk to your physician about that.  Transplant patients are all different and needs individual assesment.
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here is a webcast from the National Kidney Foundation about depression: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=29536\n\nI couldn't find a Kidney Transplant help group, but here are some links to online depression support, including message boards and chats\nhttp://depression.about.com/cs/chat/a/onlinesupport.htm
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Sympstoms\n1.Changes in Urination\nKidneys make urine, so when the kidneys are failing, the urine may change. You may have to get up at night to urinate. Urine may be foamy or bubbly. You may urinate more often, or in greater amounts than usual, with pale urine. \nYou may urinate less often, or in smaller amounts than usual with dark colored urine. Your urine may contain blood. You may feel pressure or have difficulty urinating. \n\n2: Swelling\nFailing kidneys don't remove extra fluid, which builds up in your body causing swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands.\n\n3: Fatigue\nHealthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'-ro-po'-uh-tin) that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less erythropoietin. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, your muscles and brain become tired very quickly. This condition is called anemia, and it can be treated.\n\n\nPrevention:\nKeep your blood pressure below 130/80. Learn to check your blood pressure at home. \nIf you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible. Your doctor will want you to check your blood sugar several times each day. \nMaintain a healthy weight. This can help you prevent other diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. \nMaintain healthy levels of fats (lipids), such as cholesterol and triglycerides. \nDo not smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking can lead to atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow to the kidneys and increases blood pressure.
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In no country. It is illegal based on international law. Your only alternative is to register on the kidney list and wait for a suitable donor.\n\nSorry.
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usually there are no donor complications.  Go to \nwww.kidneyfoundation.org for more information.\nMy husband received a cadavaric kidney on Oct.30, 2005 incidentally..so I am way familiar with transplant.
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Hi Stacy,\n\nWell, the only way to tell for sure is to go to a doctor and let him or her run some laboratory tests. They will want to know your history--including what type of medication you've been taking, and why you believe you may have kidney damage. They will also ask whether you have any symptoms, such as painful urination or back pain.\n\nThey can do some simple blood and urine tests that should determine whether you have any problem with your kidneys.\n\nIf you have reason to believe you may have kidney damage, let me urge you to seek medical help quickly--your life may depend on your prompt action. Hopefully your tests will check out fine and you'll get a clean bill of health!\n\nBest wishes!
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Yes.. I have lupus and severe kidney diesease. Had chemotherapy for 3 years, and now on a drug called\n"CELL CEPT".. The both have worked wonders for me.. My kidney function was nearly at 30% three and a half years ago, and now it practically normal again..  Consult a specialist before you try any herbal supplements...... Find a good kidney doc to go to..
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My father-in-law died waiting for a kidney sooooo, I would suggest the social worker at the hospital. Pressure the doctors who are caring for him...the dialysis unit people...\nlook here:\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.org/kidney-transplant/livingdonor.html