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Liver transplant with CMV infection

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Hi Smiles @preetismiles, I’m going on 19 years post pancreas transplant. After the transplant Valcyte (antiviral med) was one of the many post transplant meds I was prescribed. The post transplant labs kept a close watch for any problems such as rejection, infections, viruses, blood count disturbances etc. After awhile some of the meds were discontinued such as antibiotics and the Valcyte. The post transplant lab frequency reduced over time. One lab draw revealed the presence of CMV but I too was asymptomatic. The Valcyte med was resumed until it was no longer detected in a lab draw. I don’t know if that helps answer your question. Congratulations on your liver transplant. 2 months is not a very long time. I promise things generally settle down in time. The early super vigilant monitoring will be worth it. What immune suppression are you on? How are you feeling?

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Thanks for your reply. I am on tec level 6 -8 and cellcept 500 mg twice a day. I am feeling well and energetic. I am doing a mile walk everyday morning and evening. Can do more walk but going slow as it’s too soon. Waiting for quarterly visit to know more about my health. As per your experience it looks we may need to switch on valcyte when needed. Once it’s stop doesn’t mean it stopped forever. Is it true?