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Nickles101
Member
Username: Nickles101
Post Number: 5
Registered: 07-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 10:32 pm: | 
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I am 15 weeks post donation, is it possible to have phantom pains? I have a strong sharp pain in my missing kidney area. Should I be concerned? |
Jack R
Forum Leader
Username: Jack_r
Post Number: 525
Registered: 08-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 05:59 am: |
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Good morning Nickles and on behalf of recipients I thank you.
It is known that some soldiers, losing a limb, have experienced phantom pain. I do not know if it is associated with nerve damage, scar tissue or if it is another issue.
However, I strongly urge you to contact the surgery team or consultant that evaluated you and discuss this issue with them.
Also, suggest you post your question on the Kidney-Pancreas Forum.
Cardiac history going back to 1993. Heart Transplant received in Oct. 2004. Interesting first year and have been very physically active ever since. I currently am pro-active with the SE PA. Gift of Life and a member of Johns Hopkins patient administered Heart Transplant Foundation.
Exercise - look around you and don't tell me you can't -Blog |
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Kathleen
Member
Username: Kathalida
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2011
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 06:58 am: |
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I donated a kidney on June 7 this year. I never had "phantom" pains in my donation area. I strongly urge you to contact your transplant coordinator or doctor today. If there is an issue, such as infection, the earlier its caught, the better. |
LadyDi
Forum Leader
Username: Ladydi
Post Number: 2665
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 10:26 am: |
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I felt like a pulling or tugging sensation for a good period of time, but never any pain that far out. I concur that you should probably give a call to the transplant center to have it checked out. Peace of mind is priceless!
Also, welcome Kathleen! We are glad you joined us!
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