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What helps with post liver transplant fatigue?

Transplants | Last Active: Oct 4, 2022 | Replies (73)

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@eparker6 - I'm a little late to join in this conversation. I was at Crater Lake enjoying the views and doing some hiking. I am 13 years post transplant (simultaneous liver and kidney). I am/ was in good health, too, with no underlying conditions except for the liver disease that took my kidneys, too. I used to walk for exercise. My husband and I enjoy hiking. Looking back, I remember that we took a trip to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park for hiking 9 months after my transplant. I found that I could hike but it was slower and not as far. I had very little endurance at that time. Over time my endurance has built up, but I now contend with some asthma and 'age'.
@myfablife indicated: Give yourself time and patience. I know you will be pleased.
As for medications, We transplant recipients do start at a higher dose, and it is adjusted as your body responds. Antirejection medications are a life long commitment.

@eparker6, Are you running for distance, time, or both?

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Hi there! At 6 months post, I can run, but it’s not easy. I have less stamina/endurance. When I run daily, I run for distance (which is shorter now). But, I like to run 5k’s too, so I run a little faster. At least I have a goal to get back to my 5k pace, although I’ve never been a very fast runner.
13 years for you! How wonderful. And you’re still hiking! Sorry about your asthma.
Thanks for your input.