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« on: October 23, 2007, 03:24:35 PM »

I just wanted to let everyone know if you take anti-rejection medications, and you miss a dose, your 80% more likely to have a rejection episode. That is *everytime* you miss a dose.

Just thought that was good info to pass along, so everyone knows how important it is not to ever forget taking it.  :thumbup;
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2007, 07:34:03 PM »

I saw/read/ or heard something about that and forgot were
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« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2007, 08:56:27 AM »

We were told that by the transplant surgeon.  They had a man who's kidney was doing great, no problems.  However, he was forgetting a dose about once a week or not taking it at the right time.  That "perfect" kidney was lost at 5 years.  It was due to his forgetfullness!  :banghead;
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« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2007, 09:02:56 AM »

Thanks for posting this thread Angela.
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