Dr. Salman
A creatinine result that is higher than usual can be worrying after a kidney transplant, particularly when your transplanted kidney has been working steadily and you have become accustomed to seeing similar numbers at every follow-up appointment. Even a modest change can raise questions: Is my kidney becoming weaker? Could I be dehydrated? Is an … Read more
Table of Contents Early Warning Signs After Kidney Transplant: What I Want Every Recipient to Understand What Is Kidney Transplant Rejection? Kidney Transplant Rejection Symptoms to Watch For Can Kidney Rejection Happen Without Symptoms? What Does a Rising Creatinine Level Mean After Transplant? How Do Doctors Diagnose Kidney Transplant Rejection? Can Rejection Happen Years After … Read more
Table of Contents Is Weight Gain Normal After Kidney Transplant? Why Weight Gain Happens After Transplant How Immunosuppressants Affect Weight and Metabolism Is Weight Gain Always Bad After Kidney Transplant? Why Weight Gain Matters for Long-Term Graft Health What Dialysis Taught Me About Weight The Weight Nobody Talks About: Metabolic Health Why Some Recipients Do … Read more
Table of Contents A Number I Was Not Expecting to See Understanding My Rising Fasting Glucose Trend What Do Fasting Glucose Readings Mean After Kidney Transplant? Why Fasting Glucose Matters After Kidney Transplant Looking Honestly at What Had Changed From Fear to a Practical Action Plan What Every Kidney Transplant Recipient Should Know When to … Read more
Kidney failure can develop gradually, and the early changes are not always obvious. When I was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), I needed emergency dialysis and began preparing for a kidney transplant within months. Looking back, I realized that I had experienced changes in my health for years without understanding what they might mean. … Read more
Table of Contents The Phase Most Patients Never Fully Expect Some Patients Have Time — Others Enter the Process in Shock Why Kidney Transplant Evaluation Exists The Emotional Reality of Starting Pre-Transplant Workup What tests are done before a kidney transplant? The Waiting Nobody Warns You About The Hidden Psychological Pressure on Families and Donors … Read more
Table of Contents The Strange Reality of Keeping an AV Fistula After Transplant What Happens to an AV Fistula After Kidney Transplant How My AV Fistula Was Created During the ESRD Crisis What Is an Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)? Living With the AV Fistula After Kidney Transplant When I Realized Something Was Wrong Why My First … Read more
Table of Contents The Decision That Changes Life Very Quickly Understanding Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Hemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis: Key Differences at a Glance Why I Entered Hemodialysis Without Fully Understanding My Options The AV Fistula Decision That Affected Me Long After Transplant What Hemodialysis Really Felt Like What I Later Learned About Peritoneal Dialysis … Read more
Table of Contents The Part of Kidney Disease People Rarely Understand Do You Need Dialysis Before a Kidney Transplant? When Dialysis Stops Feeling Temporary The Physical Reality of Living on Dialysis The Emotional Side of Dialysis That Most People Do Not See Hospital Routines Become Your Normal Waiting for a Transplant While Trying to Stay … Read more
Table of Contents Understanding Why Hydration Feels Different After Kidney Transplant My Transition from Fluid Restriction to Daily Hydration How Much Water Should You Drink After a Kidney Transplant? Why Hydration Matters for Your Transplanted Kidney My Personal Lesson: Dehydration During Ramadan Simple Habits That Help Me Stay Hydrated When Your Fluid Needs May Change … Read more