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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: urbftball58 on September 03, 2009, 10:00:03 AM

Title: Bipolar and Kidney Transplant
Post by: urbftball58 on September 03, 2009, 10:00:03 AM

Does anyone out there know if I will be denied a kidney transplant because of my bipolar.  I have a genetic kidney disease and will need a new one.

Title: Re: Bipolar and Kidney Transplant
Post by: okarol on September 03, 2009, 10:43:48 AM

I haven't heard of anyone being denied due to being bipolar. The main concern is that the patient be able to keep up with taking their immunosuppressants every 12 hours. Being non-compliant with other meds or care is what could be an issue for anyone.

Title: Re: Bipolar and Kidney Transplant
Post by: Rerun on September 03, 2009, 09:16:11 PM

They will look into your compliance with your medication and if you are already on dialysis they keep track to see if you attend every session.  Compliance it a big concern.  Are you going to take care of the kidney that is given to you?

Best of luck.