tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5718808984404531239.post7350922565026117620..comments2024-01-11T21:08:38.202-05:00Comments on my new islets: Nephrologist appointmentKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03441855736336430014noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5718808984404531239.post-28032380341722114592014-01-22T05:24:59.804-05:002014-01-22T05:24:59.804-05:00I have been really impressed by going through this...I have been really impressed by going through this awesome blog.<br /><a href="http://renalspecialtyexam.com/demo_confirm" rel="nofollow">Nephrologist Specialization</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5718808984404531239.post-74090668691007772592012-07-15T20:34:58.305-04:002012-07-15T20:34:58.305-04:00Kathy, I'm always interested in your posts. Y...Kathy, I'm always interested in your posts. You do a great job and describing clearly without getting so bogged down as to make it hard for the layperson (who hasn't had a transplant) to understand. <br />Those were some pretty impressive graphics, I must say!<br />I hope you referred the person I mentioned to you to your blog. It's a great resource.<br />And your friends in MN will always be glad to see you even if it's for a vacation instead of an appt.<br />Maybe we can arrange for some cross-country skiing for you! <br />CamilleCamillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487165362631233666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5718808984404531239.post-9563664047130288292012-05-29T20:54:46.459-04:002012-05-29T20:54:46.459-04:00Hi Eliza,
I'm always glad to answer questions ...Hi Eliza,<br />I'm always glad to answer questions about all of this. My renal function was good before the transplant. Thats one of the things that they test closely and have certain criteria for eligibility. <br /><br />I really don't have any guilt feelings about this. I know that its the drugs that are driving all of these issues. And the drugs are necessary for the transplant. So in my mind they are a necessary nuisance. Hopefully research will make them unnecessary in the future. But for now, they have enabled me to enjoy this period of health and I'm hoping it will last. <br /><br />Also, my wild blood sugars would have been stressing my kidneys these last almost four years as well. Theres a small amount of tradeoff, I think.<br /><br />I went through menopause a few years ago. It was relatively simple for me, but who knows what changed could be taking place beneath the surface.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441855736336430014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5718808984404531239.post-23848053348853943922012-05-29T18:43:45.621-04:002012-05-29T18:43:45.621-04:00Oh ... and one other question, I am wondering if t...Oh ... and one other question, I am wondering if the phase of "menopause" could be playing a role in the chemical changes going on??? I have been having some of the same issues and am just wondering. It is my opinion, that the hormone issue can't help but affect the other. Thanks!!et63https://www.blogger.com/profile/07050809474429012237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5718808984404531239.post-56915343109490449252012-05-29T18:42:08.181-04:002012-05-29T18:42:08.181-04:00Hey Kathy,
Sorry to hear about the renal issues ...Hey Kathy, <br /><br />Sorry to hear about the renal issues you are having. I have a couple of questions for you, if you don't object. :) <br /><br />I am assuming you had decent renal function prior to the islet transplant?? If so, my only concern would be about changing the antirejection drug(s) ... I know you did your research on this topic, and I am about to post an article I got this morning regarding antirejection drugs. Take it one day at a time, and I know you know better than to beat yourself up over a few things that seem out of place when you are doing everything in your power to do it all right. PS: I love the pics you have been posting of the dogs. :) Be well!!et63https://www.blogger.com/profile/07050809474429012237noreply@blogger.com