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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: bette1 on August 11, 2010, 04:52:50 PM

Title: Fighting a cold after a transplant.
Post by: bette1 on August 11, 2010, 04:52:50 PM

I am about 10 weeks out from the transplant and doing well.  I am almost normal physically but need to build up my stamina.  The problem is that I've had a minor chest cold for 3 weeks.  I talked to the transplant center and they did not seem too concerned because I don't have a fever.  I't one of those colds you catch in the summer from too much air conditioning

Cold medication doesn't really help much as it is more of an irritation that anything else.  I don't really feel bad, but I am conjested.  I am going to my primary care doctor next week.  Any one else going through this?

Title: Re: Fighting a cold after a transplant.
Post by: Sunny on August 15, 2010, 05:26:54 PM

Sorry about the chest cold. Air conditioning can be a problem sometimes if you are prone to respiratory issues.
I hope the doctor can help you figure this out so you feel better soon. It's good to know the transplant center doesn't seem to feel it is a problem for your new kidney. Get better soon.

Title: Re: Fighting a cold after a transplant.
Post by: srg22 on August 15, 2010, 07:35:09 PM

it wasnt till 3 months after transplant till they gave me some antibiotics for my congestion... and now its been 4monts and i still have a slight congestion >:( i hope it goes away soon but its really annoying