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charcar
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« on: May 17, 2007, 04:21:55 PM »
Hi!
My encounter with kidney disease (MPGN type 3) began May 2005 during pregnancy, I grew progressively worse which resulted in me being placed on hemo dialysis in December of 2006.
Hemo did not work well for me I experienced a reversed effect, my BP would rise during each session, so I switched over to PD which is working well. 
I am currently being evaluated for a transplant at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pa. my finial work up is mainly dental.  My father is also being evaluated as a possible donor.
I am married, have two children 19, and 21 months. 
Before this disease I worked as a case manager, but due to feeling tired all the time and tending to baby I had to quit my job. I hope at some point I can return to work.
This site has provided me with valuable information, and helped me through difficult times.
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2007, 04:43:35 PM »
Hi Char, welcome-  I'm a newbie, too. Good luck with the transplant thingy.

love

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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2007, 04:57:52 PM »
Hi Charcar, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  Did i read that right? you have a 19 year old and a 21 month year old?  How cute, i admire your will to do it all over again after all those years :)  Good for you (and for the little one of course) :)  I hope your dad is a match and you get your transplant soon, you now have us all behind you my friend,  please keep us posted,  Looking forward to hearing from you...


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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2007, 06:58:40 PM »
Welcome to IHD hope your trasplant testing results in your favor. Keep us posted. Boxman55
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2007, 07:33:34 PM »
 :welcomesign;


Hope ur dad is a match!  Good luck and keep us updated!
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Born with one kidney 1972
Ureter re-constructured 1975 (reflux had already damaged the kidney)
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Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2007, 09:16:02 PM »
I am also being worke dup for transplant and find the hoops to be quite tiresome!  But welcome to the site and I hope you find interesting things to read!





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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2007, 11:39:27 PM »
Welcome Char, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2007, 04:50:26 AM »
Welcome to IHD Charcar,

I'm so glad to hear that IHD has helped you in your encounter with the one thing that brings us all together, kidney disease. i hope your plans for a transplant come to be, thanks to your Dad. Good luck on your testing for compatibility. Please keep us informed of your progress. Until then continue to enjoy the site and read read read, then post post post. 8)



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WOO HOO NEW KIDNEY PEEING !!!(Transplant 23/10/07)
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2007, 05:18:38 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2007, 05:31:36 AM »
Welcome to the IHD Family, Charcar - we're glad to have you with us!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2007, 06:10:44 AM »
hello charcar it's nice to hear from you. i hope you enjoy this site. The information and compassion you get here is wonderful. I live in pennsylvania. You mentioned pittsburgh do you live near there?
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2007, 07:36:22 AM »
Welcome charchar!  I am so glad you found us.  This is a wonderful site that is full of support.  I am sure that there will be some trying times to come so if you need an ear to listen or a place to let it all go and vent we will be here for you. 

I hope that all goes well with your father's transplant evaluation.   :bestwishes;

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« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2007, 07:45:21 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;.  Good luck with the transplant.
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« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2007, 05:24:50 PM »
 :welcomesign; and good luck with the Transplant Evaluation.
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
March 2001 - December 2001 - Hemo Dialysis
December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
May 13, 2008 - Kidney Transplant from a deceased donor
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2007, 01:25:11 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Charcar, to the community!  Wishing the best for you and your family. 
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2007, 05:43:52 AM »
Welcome to our community!  This is just the place for you to be.  You will find that this is a supportive and understanding group of people (of course, we understand!)  Keep posting, keep reading.  Let us know how you are doing. When you need a shoulder, we got lots here!


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