topic Re: Kidney donation.... in Wellness

Kidney donation....

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:31:20 GMT

Does anyone know if there is an age limit on donating a kidney?

I am 67....a friend at our church is in need of a kidney.....

Tomorrow I am going to call my doctor to see if there is an age limit, but was curious if anyone on the board knows the answer.

I am very healthy, no medical issues and take no meds.

Re: Kidney donation....

qbetzforreal — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:42:41 GMT

A live donor has to be a least 18, no age limit. Both recepient and donor have to go through a battery of tests and labs. The final decision is made by the transplant center.

Check out wwwdotkidneydotorg for more information.

@Mom2Dogs

Re: Kidney donation....

D Kay — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:44:28 GMT

According to WebMD, donors over age 60 are considered on a case by case basis.

Re: Kidney donation....

moonandthestars — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:52:17 GMT

@Mom2Dogs so incredibly nice and generous of you

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:00:07 GMT

@moonandthestars wrote:
@Mom2Dogs so incredibly nice and generous of you

Thank you..since the minute I read the request, it has laid heavy on my heart... Not sure my husband is on board.

Re: Kidney donation....

chrystaltree — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:24:44 GMT

I don't think there is an age limit but you would have to be in perfect health with excellent renal function . But there's more to donating than a desire, you would have be a match for the person.

Re: Kidney donation....

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:32:24 GMT

@chrystaltree Yes, there are a battery of tests and possibly a mental health examination.

We also have different blood types (his type was in the text of his flyer), I read that blood type is not a huge deal....but I figure it will not hurt to at least investigate the possibility.

Re: Kidney donation....

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:33:46 GMT

Very kind of you.

Even if you're not a match for your friend, there might be the possibility of the 3-way scenario. Not sure what it's called (3-way exchange?) but I've heard of it - you donate to someone and someone else donates to your friend. Maybe this might be an option.

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Carol Diane — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:45:32 GMT

My cousin, who is in her 20's, donated a kidney but not to a specific person. Her recovery was speedy and I think that if she eventually needs a kidney, she is at the top of the list. That doesn't help answer your question but I am in awe of her and think you are wonderful to consider doing this.

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slh — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:36:15 GMT

I donated a kidney when I was 55. I am now 70 and have perfect kidney function. The process is as described by other posters with many tests and I believe each health system has their own specific policies. As far as blood type is concerned the recipient of my kidney and I were not related and we also did not have the same blood type but according to the testing I was one of the closest matches they had ever seen. God bless you on your journey.

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:16:17 GMT

My Mom needed one before she passed away. My brother and I were tested, and there are a great many tests. He was not a match but I was. The surgeon however, would not proceed since I have a low blood pressure. In the end it did not matter because during my Mom's on testing to get her body ready for a transplant they found a small bit of lung cancer. They took that section off but she still passed away from lung cancer after living a life time with kidney disease.

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viva923 — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:33:17 GMT

I am not sure about any age limits BUT

A kidney saved my son in law's life. A person who passed away by accident gave my son in law life. not sure if his/her family gave his/her organs to be donated or if an organ donor card was signed but just that one selfless act of kindness can save lives. my son in law received his kidney early to mid July, he is gaining strength with each day of his new life.