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Liver transplant - Let's support each other

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@autoimmunecirr

Hi,
This is the first time I have tried to get onto the online liver transplant support group. Not sure exactly where/how to connect. I live in Tucson, AZ. I experienced sudden liver failure two years ago; have been on the liver transplant list for about 1-1/2 years. Very tired of the prednisone now but nothing I can do.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 7, 2020

@autoimmunecirr, Welcome to Connect. We are glad you have joined us .
I had a liver and kidney transplant in 2009 and I joined Mayo Connect because I wanted to meet other transplant recipients. I have not been disappointed! In fact I am constantly amaze at the variety of transplant experiences that everyone shares as a way to help and support each other.
It sounds like your autoimmune hepatitus was discovered after you experienced sudden liver failure. That had to be frightening.
Prednisone is a medicine that most of us have been on, or are currently taking. I know that you will feel better after you get your transplant. Is the prednisone causing you many bothersome side effects? What are some questions that you would like to ask about transplant?

Here is some information I would like to share about our online community:
Tips for Participating in an Online Communityl
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/newsfeed-post/tips-for-participating-in-an-online-community/

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