Kidney Transplant; MRI with Contrast

I would ask your transplant team.
I am almost 2 years post transplant and did have a CT with contrast in ER this summer and Mayo told them to give IV hydration.

Thank you @jennifer0726 😊
I am also a two year post kidney transplant patient. It's very helpful to know that you proceeded with contrast and that IV hydration was used. It sounds like everything went well. Thank you for letting me know your experience with contrast!

I have been told to never allow contrast and so that is what I have done since my kidney transplant. When a hospitalist ordered a MRI or CAT scan (sorry can't remember which one) for me last year with contrast, I allowed the test but refused the contrast. They were still able to make the diagnosis. I know that the dye is difficult on the kidney. I would highly suggest you speak to your transplant team, before allowing them to use contrast.

Hi @hello1234
While I am a heart transplant recipient, I am allergic to the traditional contrast dye and it does damage my kidneys. The last time I had an MRI I was given a different type of contrast - gadolinium - which is not iodine based. Perhaps you could ask your team about this possible alternative.
Let us know how it goes.
Ellen

Thank you @estrada53 😊 That's very helpful information. I will definitely write that contrast name down and ask about it! I want to protect my transplanted kidney as much as I can. Now I am mad at myself for getting covid! I was scheduled for an Evusheld shot and I postponed it when I got the BK virus thinking I may be adding to much stuff to my kidney. But that was stupid, because getting covid is definitely a greater risk then taking Evusheld. I find it difficult to weigh all the risks and rewards of every decision.

Hello, can MRI be done with a contrast substance, if the patient has a kidney transplant 14 years ago? This MRI with substance is needed because the patient was diagnosed with a possible head tumor and an MRI with substance is needed to specifically detect its location. I mention that the creatinine is average. Have you had this case so far or has anyone experienced this? Is there any chance to do dialysis immediately after this MRI so as not to affect the transplanted kidney?

Hi @cristianandrei24, welcome. I moved your message to this existing discussion where @hello1234 asked a similar question:
- Kidney Transplant; MRI with Contrast https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-transplant-mri-with-contrast/

Click the link to see the helpful tips she received from fellow members.

Here's an article from Mayo Clinic that you may also find helpful.
- MRI: Is gadolinium safe for people with kidney problems? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/expert-answers/gadolinium/faq-20057772

Have you consulted with your transplant team to make sure?

Soy hombre, 71 años de edad. Peso 300 lib. Tengo historial de HBP, DM, Cronic Asthma, fallo renal estadio 4+ , tengo implantado un Neuro estimulador por L4-5.
Necesito una consulta para un transporte de riñón.
Si CM determina mi posibilidad para Transplante de riñón.
Gracias por el historia d3 investigación exitosa que ha beneficiado la salud de muchas vidas.

Gracias y espero

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@rafita0927, Welcome to Connect. I am a patient and am not qualified to comment on your medical information. I am happy to hear that you that you are following the the research that is providing positive results - and hope for patients like you.

I want to include this page from the Mayo Clinic Kidney Transplant Department, so that you can access more information about kidney transplantation, and Contact information for each of the Mayo Locations.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/kidney-transplant/home/orc-20203197
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Leo sus comentarios y me alegro por aquellas personas que se hicieron el transplante pero quisiera saber como hicieron para encontrar un donante de riñon? Aquí en América latina es difícil encontrar un donante sino reciben una compensación económica.

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