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I am sad to hear that I am not alone in the way I feel. I have also had a UTI which required intravenous drip antibiotics, something I never had prior. But it is the medication that is the issue, I no longer need to have insulin as my diabetes is controlled by taking Metformin 1000mg and Ozempic 0.25mg.
I have done some research with the limited information that is out there, Prednisolone is a big part of mood swings that are out of your control. Tacrolimus is also known to cause psychosis. I have my good days, but most are not so good. I have started to stop taking what I deem as unnecessary for the sake of my liver and kidneys, medications such as Rosuvastatin for cholesterol and Esomeprazole for GORD.
The transplant doctors are not very forthcoming with regards to what causes all this, statistically 50% of lung transplant patients die in the first 5 years, I thought it was due to complications with the transplant. I am leaning towards the fact they could possibly be taking their lives, it leaves me wondering why I am not thankful to be given a second chance. I feel ungrateful for feeling the way I do. I sincerely hope things work themself out for you and your husband, it is possible I have seen it. May we have a better New Year be vigilant and work together to get through this. My wife doesn't get it, and I am no longer understood or shown any empathy.