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Post Transplant - Core numbness and weakness

Transplants | Last Active: Oct 5, 2023 | Replies (37)

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@crystalfaye

Hello. I had a liver transplant six weeks ago. Did you get help for building up your core strength? I walk around hunched over most of the time. I would be very interested in knowing what may have helped you. Thank you!

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I am at my 3 month post liver transplant and have been surprised at both the numb areas as if my gut was hiven novacaine and sharp muscle and nerve pains that are likely reacting to an unplanned torque in my body. According to a friend who donated part of her liver 12 years ago, some numbness will never recover and as she got back to regular exercise she would get occasional sharp pains for the first 2 years. I keep needing to be reminded that this major surgery has disturbed alot of muscles and nerves a nd healing will take a long time. Also my meds especially tacrolimus gives me temirs at times so bad that my balance is impacted. Give yourself time and work on muscles to gradually getting straight instead of hunched. The meds and the healing process will make you feel weak. Rest when needed. Stretch carefully and gradually. Healing takes patience, acceptance and moderated discipline for that bit of a push to get stronger. Barbara