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Anyone having issues with gaining weight after liver transplant?
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I've experienced weight gain as well. My liver transplant was June 27, 2025 at Mayo in Jacksonville. Since the transplant I am experiencing terrible cramps in my hands, forearms, legs, and feet. No one seems to know the definitive cause of these but it makes it difficult to walk and I have now employed a cane. I am trying to do some indoor walking since I can rest when I like rather than be stuck outside and unable to go further. Less exercise, coupled with (until very recently) 40 MG of prednisone and insulin injections likely have caused the weight gain. I look forward to getting better and getting this weight back off.
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@stephenbrown Hi Stephen. I too have had cramps in my hands, legs and feet since my transplant but not nearly as bad as yours. They are there but not bad enough to bring it up to Mayo or local docs. But I think for me it may be do to me no longer having a galbladder due to the transplant .
And resulting from that water / liquids passing through me more quickly and me not staying sufficiently hydrated. Just a guess on my similar issue. Hoping it gets better when your off the prednisone for a while. Best of luck . (--:
@stephenbrown I am six years out from my liver transplant - I am only taking tacromilis as far as prescriptions related to the transplant.. my Dr has me taking magnesium since the transplant and up until the last year it was part of my blood work. He told me at my last appointment I can reduce the amount - there were times my blood work results showed very low magnesium and during those times I experienced leg cramps th and fatigue. Just thought I would mention it. I would say the first year there were a few hiccups I had gout a few times and had never had that before the transplant. I would say you’re doing really well considering it’s only been six months. Best to you !
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Hi Steven. I haven’t experienced muscle cramping but did have serves joint pain in every joint. Not sure if it’s a side effect from the anti rejection meds or from my osteoporosis medication. I also have developed neuropathy quite significantly in my feet and calves. My PCP says there are often unexplainable side effect from anesthesia, especially following a lengthy It didn’t start until about 4 months following my surgery (August 24). I just got rid of my treadmill and am looking into an exercise bike for the days I can’t walk well. Hang in there. I have hope that I will win the battle with my weight gain. Slow and steady. So grateful that I am still here to have these annoyances. Wishing you the best of luck.
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I didn’t feel remotely good for 2 years, swimming might help just walking in a pool does wonders, my feet have never been the same and the drugs didn’t do anything so I live with it, good luck on your recovery it’s a year at least so be patient