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Joint Pain after Organ Transplant

Transplants | Last Active: 15 hours ago | Replies (93)
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@sherman360

Hi, I had to switch my tacrolimus to cyclosporine + mycophenalate because of an unusual side effect of the tacrolimus. My joint pain in my hands, knees and elbows almost immediately after. That was six months ago. All sorts of clicking in my finger and thumb joints. In fact, the pain in my right thumb joint woke me up this morning. I will be seeing my PCP in two weeks to discuss and will let you know the results of that discussion.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | 15 hours ago

@sherman360 - I would like to reach out across the miles and extend a Welcome to the Transplant Support Group because I see that this is your post. I hope that the medication change is working well for your transplanted organ, but it sounds like you are now having painful joints. I'm currently beginning my adventure with osteroathritis joint pain (hip) that is related to natural aging. I share this to let you know that I can understand how bothersome joint pain can be, especially at night! I hope that your PCP will have some ideas that will nelp you feel better.

What organ did you receive? How long ago was your transplant? Have you discussed this with the transplant team?
I will be looking forward to hearing about your appointment with your PCP.

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