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« on: March 31, 2016, 09:07:00 PM »

I'm finally getting all the testing fine to get on the transplant list! Yay! Being young and in relative good health, I haven't had to undergo too much official testing.

Since I know I'll have to be super careful with procedures post transplant, are there any appointments that you would recommend I get done prior to getting sliced? So far, my only extra one I can think of is the dentist.
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2016, 08:14:59 AM »

I'm sorry no one saw this before!

If you're over 50, a colonoscopy.
Eye appointment
Any "annual" stuff. If you're female, a pap smear. I don't know what you'd need if you're a male.
If you have any other medical issues, be current on appointments for them.
Pneumonia shot.
Hepatitis A and B series.
Tetanus shot.
I think I had to get an updated MMRI shot.

Basically, get vaccinated for everything under the sun!
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1972: Diagnosed with "chronic kidney disease" (no specific diagnosis)
1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
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September 2013: ~7% function. Started PD dialysis
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« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2016, 08:46:16 AM »

Most, if not all, transplant centers require that you go to the dentist before you can be officially listed.

If you are over 50, you may want to consider a shingles vax since you will be unable to get it after tx (it's a live vax). 

Good luck!
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2016, 09:18:29 AM »

I was not required to get any dental documentation, and my rectal probe was up2date, however, I was required to visit an infection disease specialist.   No, she didn't check to see if I was infected - it was a review of all my vaccinations.   We weren't sure if I had a measles vaccine, so I got that one done (already had the shingles vaccine,  which I had requested for the reason you gave).    I also noticed my primary MD is more aggressive about vaccinating me because of my ESRD - I am below the age at which the pneumonia vaccine is recommended, but he pushed me to get it (which, interestingly enough, was offered by my dialysis clinic at a later appointment).

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If you are over 50, you may want to consider a shingles vax since you will be unable to get it after tx (it's a live vax). 
You might want to ask you MD about this vaccine if you are a transplant candidate under 50 as well.
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« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2016, 11:01:45 AM »

If you are over 50, you may want to consider a shingles vax since you will be unable to get it after tx (it's a live vax). 

Even under 50. I was 49 and my nephrologist wrote me an exception letter so I could get the shingles vaccine.
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1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
September 2011: On transplant list with 15 - 20% function
September 2013: ~7% function. Started PD dialysis
February 11, 2014: Transplant from deceased donor. Creatinine 0.57 on 2/13/2014
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« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2016, 07:53:21 PM »

Thanks guys.  :2thumbsup;

Technically, the only additional test they are requiring before in listed is the lady doctor. Being young (under 30), it sounds like I get to skip a lot of the "typical" testing. I just really want to be sure I'm dotting my i's and crossing my t's here.

Definitely need to check on all my shots though. Thanks for the reminder!
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