Living with Immunosuppressants: A New Normal for Kidney Transplant Recipients

Kidney transplant recipient following daily infection prevention habits at home. AI Generated Image

Table of Contents Introduction — The Unseen Shield What Immunosuppression Means After Kidney Transplant How Long Do You Take Immunosuppressants After Kidney Transplant? Food and Water Safety After Kidney Transplant Foods I Avoid Everyday Food-Safety Habits Hygiene and Infection Prevention Hand Hygiene Skin and Wound Care Oral Hygiene Sleep and General Health Vaccination and Preventive … Read more

My Kidney Transplant Journey: From Diagnosis to Transplant and Life After

A kidney transplant recipient reflecting on his journey from kidney failure to life after transplant.

Table of Contents Introduction: The Shock of Kidney Failure My Kidney Transplant Journey at a Glance My ESRD Diagnosis: Facing Kidney Failure The Dialysis Chapter: Living Between Survival and Limitation The Reality of the AV Fistula The Physical and Mental Burden of Dialysis The Turning Point: Choosing a Kidney Transplant The Night Before Transplant My … Read more