Navigating Life after a Kidney Transplant
Medical Disclaimer Important: I am a kidney transplant recipient and a veterinarian, not a nephrologist. This article is based on my personal experience, my analysis of published research, and my study of renal physiology. It is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your transplant team before starting … Read more
Introduction Physical recovery after a kidney transplant follows numbers you can measure. Creatinine stabilizes. Tacrolimus levels are adjusted. Wounds heal. Follow-ups are slowly spaced out. According to reports, improvement is visible. However, mental health recovery after a kidney transplant is different. I struggled with psychological issues long before my transplant — PTSD symptoms, a chronic … Read more
Introduction — The Uninvited Guests Immunosuppressants protect a transplanted kidney from the immune system—but they don’t come alone. Along with that protection often come side effects that few patients are truly warned about. Most kidney transplant recipients experience some degree of immunosuppressant side effects. I think of them as uninvited guests. Common Immunosuppressant side effects … Read more