Kidney :: VUR In Adults? Need A Transplant?

I had my right kidney removed 3 year ago. It was atrophic and only functioning at 19%. They could never explain what happened to it. Right after my daughter was diagnosed with VUR and had to have it repaired. Recently after a stay in the hospital for an infection in my only kidney, they said they found VUR in my kidney. I have not had anymore test yet due to waiting on my insurance. My questions are. Can they fix it? If not will I need a transplant? Am I a good candidate for a transplant Because I also have AIH?

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Liver Transplant Due To Hemochromatosis

Has anyone out there known someone to have a liver transplant due to hemochromatosis? If so, what was the experience like" Did the patient continue to store iron afterward?

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Corneal Transplant And The Cataract At The Same Time?

I'm have had a corneal transplant & cataracts in my left eye at different times. Now my eye specialists wants to do both the corneal transplant & the cataract at the same time. I want to have it done but my husband is against it. If my husband makes me not have it done will I lose my eyesight completely in my right eye.

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No Corneal Transplant Due To Herpes Simplex In Eye?

A doctor from my local eye hospital told me that i could not have a corneal transplant due to the herpes simplex being in my eye. He said there was too much risk of the new cornea becoming infected. Is this the norm? Should I see a different doctor?

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Kidney Transplant - Donor Had Hematuria

I'm posting here on behalf of my sister in law. She's 29 years and since 2 years she's in dialysis. We're looking at the option to perform a transplant.

Her mother is a potential donor and we did all the tests. Everything was fine except for Hematuria (that is Erythrocytes in urine). After the doctors reviewed the result they told us she can't donate. I feel that while she may not be the best donor, they didn't want to take any risk.

I wanted to ask if anyone did a transplant while the donor had Hematuria?

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Pregnancy After Stem Cell Transplant

I'm 19 and 6 months ago I had a SCT. In August 2013 I was diagnosed with ALL(acute lymphoblastic leukemia). During chemo and after SCT I had cycle but it was a bit different. For a few days I have been feeling bad, I am vomiting. Today I found that I am pregnant. What should I do?

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Scleroderma :: Stem Cell Transplant?

I’ve been suffering from scleroderma for more than three years now and as the disease progressed my current treatment (Cyclophosphamide transfusion) seems completely unable to stop scleroderma to progress further to my lungs. So, ever since I got my diagnosis I’ve been searching online for possible treatments and one that came up is stem cell transplant that they seem to do in Singapore. The name that pops up most often when researching this topic is dr Loh Su Ming Yvonne – she is the one doing the stem cell transplants. I’m sure the whole thing could be too expensive, especially if she doesn’t operate in US, but still, if anyone went through stem cell transplant, could you please tell me did it help or not?

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Hair Loss :: Anemia (low Iron Level) Losing A Ton Of Hair Each Day

I began seeing bald patches on my head: one rather large one and 2 smaller ones. I also am losing a ton of hair each day. I have been diagnosed with a ferritin level of 8 and an iron level of 28. I am taking 325 mg of iron 3 times a day along with other vitamins. Approximately how long before I see an improvement in hair fallout and regrowth. I am also seeing a dermatologist for corticosteriod injections to help with regrowth in the completely bald spots. I am strongly considering shaving my whole head?

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Stem Cell Transplant For Parkinson's In Europe

I have an appointment next week at Placidway to discuss whether I will continue with the stem cell transplant for Parkinson's Disease in Europe early next yr. I have many things on my mind and I plan on asking a lot of questions. I'll try my best to understand and be relaxed. Lol! Anyone can help me on what to expect?

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Lichen Sclerosus :: Stem Cell Transplant Or Therapy

I wanted to say that my regular gynecologist shared with me when she diagnosed LS, that she has a patient, who went to Italy, for some type of stem cell therapy. I do not know what happened, in terms of results, but plan to ask, the next time I see her. I am in the US. Has anyone heard anything about this treatment? It may seem radical, but I understand why one would do it. It probably is expensive, and not covered by insurance.

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Constant Vibrating Eyes Since UK Stem Cell Transplant

I've had Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma since 2011, and had a Stem Cell Transplant in late 2013. Since the transplant I have constant vibrating eyes which last about 15 secs and then I'm OK for 2 mins. This goes on 24/7 and also is the same with my eyes shut, hence I need to take Zopiclone Sleeping Tablets every night.

I have been on 300mg pregabalin for a number of years, for my neuropathic pain in my lower legs. 

I also have a suspicion that I got Lyme Disease in 2006 but that has never been backed up by blood tests.

My condition has been described as Oscillopsia or Nystagmus,

Can anyone offer any advice.

I try and do the VRT exercises daily which I have done for 3 months now, but they do seem to be taking a long time to work.

I'm retired and 64years old.

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Hair Loss - Hair Has Become Small And Too Short

I suffer from the problem of hair loss before marriage at the age of 19, where he was my hair loss, which is a dense tuft and continues to now (24 years old) so my hair has become very small and too short

Use Pantene Shampoo

To know what to make .....

I want advice and guidance and your directions even know the main reason

What are the required medical tests ....

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Eye - Multiple Myeloma :: Must Clear Up Styes Before Chemo / Stem Cell Transplant

My wife has recurring Styes (Chalazia) that must be addressed before Chemo / Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma. We believe that the previous chemo drugs (Dexamethasone, Thalidomide/Pomalyst) contributed to the eye styes. They have been recurring for over a year now. She has tried antibiotics, antibiotic eyedrops, hot wash clothes, hot tea bags, and had one stye surgically removed. She was free from them for about a month following a break in chemo treatment and hitting them hard with antibiotics, but they came back. She has to clear them up again before she begins a Stem Cell Transplant because her immune system will be very weak.

Please help! Our Oncologist and Eye Specialist both seem to be at a loss and just trying the same antibiotics over and over.

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Loosing Hair A Lot

I'm 26 years old, I have moved to USA 3 months back and now im loosing lot of hair it is falling like anything and i don't know what to do more over now-a-days i'm seeing lot of dandruff where i didn't see till now from my childhood and i use my comb separately and i will wash the comb once a week.

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15 Only And Hereditary Hair Loss

I'm 15 years of age and I'm seeing the first signs of baldness, with some hairline recession and the sensitive sensation. My hair loss is hereditary. My mom also had the same issue and she did a hair transplant surgery with the help of an expert surgeon in the Seager medical group, Toronto. I wonder whether I'm able to do the same at this age.  I don't want to be bald at this age, it's affecting my confidence. Any thoughts?

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Hair Loss On Carbimazole?

Only been diagnosed for a few weeks now and sorry if this question has been asked before but my hair's falling out in clumps now and wondered if this is 'normal' on this drug it is completely heartbreaking for me also I am due to get my hair dyed next weekend worried this will cause more loss ...

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Hair Loss Due To Minoxidil

i am 18 years old and i am using minoxidil 5% for last 3 months it has worsen my situation. i used it to regrow hair in my temple. instead it made me loose hairs in my entire head. i have lost about 40% of my total. Hairs. is it normal.? i am thinking about hair replacement now.so if i stop minoxidil, will the hairs that i lost forr minoxidil will grow back? how months will it take to recover fully from hair shedding caused by minoxidil?

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Pregnancy :: Can You Dye Your Hair While Pregnant?

Just found out i am pregnant for the first time....it's so exciting... now i have one question can i dye my hair?

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Skin :: Facial Hair

I am 22 year old male. I have facial hairs but they are weak and light. When i was 16 i just clean shave my face with razor at that time i am just wondering may be my hair follicles becomes destroyed at that time? that's why facial hairs are weak and light??my father have full healthy beard , mine should be like that but i don't know the reason. I am very confuse about it.

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