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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: DialysisGoneFOREVER on September 29, 2015, 02:25:31 PM

Title: Do they not even use an induction method on some patients anymore? Any danger?
Post by: DialysisGoneFOREVER on September 29, 2015, 02:25:31 PM

Someone told me many patients don't even get an induction method at the time of transplant. Is that true?? How do they prevent immediate rejection of the kidney when the kidney is transplanted into then? Can an induction method leave your kidney more vulnerable to rejection later on down the line? What are the most common induction methods? Are they still immunoglobulin and thymoglobulin?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Do they not even use an induction method on some patients anymore? Any danger?
Post by: Angiepkd on September 29, 2015, 07:26:29 PM

I had my transplant in March of 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  I received 3 doses of thymoglobulin after the surgery.  As far as I know, my clinic still uses that method, although most people only get 2 doses.  Because my husband was my donor and we have children, I was at a greater risk of rejection due to possible antibodies transferred during delivery.  Not sure what other centers do, but that's my experience.  I wish they could come up with something better, in case I need another transplant.  I ran a high fever and had uncontrollable tremors after the first dose.  It kept me in the hospital an extra day  :(

Title: Re: Do they not even use an induction method on some patients anymore? Any danger?
Post by: DialysisGoneFOREVER on September 29, 2015, 08:04:45 PM

Yeah that makes sense that you had an induction method. Has anyone on here ever heard of anyone NOT having an induction method? What do they do then?? If there is no induction method then won't the kidney reject as soon as it's put in the body?