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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: Kayholio on June 09, 2012, 11:31:54 AM

Title: Biggest concern after a transplant
Post by: Kayholio on June 09, 2012, 11:31:54 AM

If I do go through with a transplant, meaning I can get a donor, my biggest concern is that my glomerulonephritis will come back and attack the donated kidney. I know that's what the drugs are for post tx, but I'm still really scared that it will come back. :/

Title: Re: Biggest concern after a transplant
Post by: jbeany on June 09, 2012, 11:45:06 AM

Everyone with a transplant has reason to be scared it will fail.   I think having a cause besides rejection to worry about would make it worse.  But....I think any time spent with a transplant and off dialysis is worth the fear.    :cuddle;

Title: Re: Biggest concern after a transplant
Post by: cassandra on June 09, 2012, 01:06:58 PM

did you discuss this with a nephrologist? They could tell you if your fear is grounded or not.