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Thrush after anti-rejection treatments: What helps?
Transplants | Last Active: Feb 6, 2023 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
I had my first ALLOSURE test several years after my transplant. My second one was in May. I had another one last month. My personal opinion is that they should be done on a regular basis. Maybe we would have caught my rejection a little quicker. Not sure though.
Doc didn’t say anything about what may be causing the inflammation, but I’m sure they’ll let me know my next appointment.
I probably shouldn’t say this but I had absolutely no problems with my transplant until I started getting the Covid vaccines. In fact I didn’t have Covid for two years but got it two days after my 4th vaccine.
My Doc assures me the risk of rejection after getting the vaccine are rare, but it does happen.
Thanks for checking in.
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Hi @jbaggi 😊
I hope all is well with you! I know you said you are taking another ALLOSURE and DSA test in late February to monitor your inflammation. You also mentioned that you have had ALLOSURE tests in the past. My test result numbers are climbing, but not high enough to warrant a biopsy yet. In the past, what kind of Allosure and DSA blood results did you get? I am getting concerned about my numbers. I have lowered immune suppression meds to fight my BK virus (for the last 5 months).
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@jbaggi 😊
Yes, I agree with you. I have heard that with some people (as rare occurrences), vaccines can stimulate the immune system in a way that can cause mild rejection. I am so surprised that after six years, you are experiencing this now. Maybe there is something related to the vaccine and the way your system experienced it. I had four unsuccessful vaccines, then Evusheld, then got sick with covid and needed an infusion of monoclonal antibodies. That was my covid experience.
Regarding ALLOSURE, my test results started at .18, then went to .20, then .23 and I am due for another test in January. My scores have slowly crept upwards, which is not a good thing. What have your ALLOSURE results look like?