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Has anyone heard of an artificial kidney being made?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jul 1, 2019 | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
Rosemary, I apologize for the abrupt goodbye in my last response to you. I did not realize it was time to be disconnected from dialysis.
When Dr. Shuvo from UCSF responded to my email, he discussed where they are in the project and expect to begin clinical trials in 2020. Afterward they expect to be approved by the FDA and will provide this product to all those who need it. If you Google (the kidney project) it will contain ( Frequently Asked Questions). This is very informative.
I do not believe I mentioned that my medical problems began when I developed Type 1 Juveniles at age 9; I am 65 now. Kidney failure at age 40; first kidney transplant at 40. It lasted 14 years and failed at age 55 or so. The failure was due to the Type 1 Diabetes and anti rejection drugs. Since then, eight years ago, I have been on dialysis.
Please take care and write if you can.
Kathleen
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Hi, Kathleenia, I accept your apology, and now I offer you mine.
Thank you for sharing the information. The advances in medical treatments is and for amazing. I am happy to live in this age of innovations. I hope and pray that the timing for FDA approval will come soon.
How are you feeling during this interim? And how are you being monitored now that your kidney has been rejected? I honestly do not know what this experience might be like for you. I appreciate learning from/with you.
There has been a flurry of activity in the Kidney and Bladder Group, where some members are discussing CKD diets. I want to share these with you, just in case you have something to share, or if you are looking for information. I am finding it extremely interesting. I have a feeling that you have a wealth of knowledge from your 14 year kidney history.
3rd stage kidney disease
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/3rd-stage-kidney-disease/
Confused About Stage 3 CKD Diet
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/confused-about-stage-3-ckd-diet/
Hope to hear from you soon.