Hair loss after transplant, probably Tacrolimus: Anyone change meds?

I am always amazed by the support that all of us give and receive by participating in these transplang support groups. I am also amazed at the way a conversation like this one began with discussion about hair loss - and - has evolved into encouragement in addition to hair loss after transplant.

I would like to invite you to share a photo of hope.
- Snapshots of hope: Life on the other side of transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/snapshots-of-hope-life-on-the-other-side-of-transplant/
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What photo do you have that wouldn’t exist without your transplant?

@randallscott1, @texastxp, @kandidubrall, @chickytina, @crystalfaye, @brendag60

Yes if your pain is on left side, you need a stool softener but ask your team

Daily I learn a new limitation, but I still can tell I’ve gained more strength in my upper and lower body. I’ve been going for longer walks and going upstairs to my bedroom is much easier. I’ve been using my wife’s 2 pound dumbbells when watching TV for upper body strength and I use an aerobic stepper for a lower body workout.

@texastxp, I hope you are continuing on your recovery with slow but steady steps forward. Medicine changes are to be expected for a while. It is wonderful to have a transplant team for guidance, isn't it?
Walking is good, and be alert to your body for any signs of overdoing it. I had to gain leg strength , too, after my transplant was using a wheelchair/walker before my transplant due to my pre transplant condition.

Texastxp, As you become more mobile, you will be faced with many challenging adventures as you return to your favorite activities. I want to share this Transplant Support Conversation with you:
- Living Life after your Transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-life-after-your-transplant/

Yes if your pain is on left side, you need a stool softener but ask your team

I’ve been home for 2 weeks. Besides the lack of strength in my legs; which I’m working on, I’m having some stomach pain. They believe I’m backed up and we’ve made some changes to my meds yesterday during my follow up. Hopefully that gets resolved here soon.

I’ve been home for 2 weeks. Besides the lack of strength in my legs; which I’m working on, I’m having some stomach pain. They believe I’m backed up and we’ve made some changes to my meds yesterday during my follow up. Hopefully that gets resolved here soon.

Anyone since the last post found anything that may help men with hair loss? I’m new and had my first liver TX 2 months ago and then my second 1 month ago. I noticed since my first that my hair started thinning. My hair already had gone prematurely gray when I had a bad immune disorder flare up that caused me to almost go sceptic 12 years ago. I was in my mid-30’s and was grayer than my parents lol.

@texastxp, Welcome to Connect and Congratulations on your liver transplant. You have certainly had a busy couple of months and I hope that you are healing and will be soon returning to some of your normal/pre liver failure/transplant activities!
My transplant was in 2009 when I received a liver and kidney at Mayo Rochester. Unlike you, I had one surgery for both organs. And like you I have a white head of hair. It was mostly white before my surgery because I have vitiligo which also causes nonpigmented areas of skin that don't tan. This has been active since I was in 5th grade. (I'm mid 70's now) Mom and Grandpa also had white hair, My dad, however, and his dad were bald, as are a couple of my brothers, and now one of my sons. None of them have had a transplant, and are not taking immunosuppressant meds. My hair did get wirey during my liver failure, and it thinned after my transplant surgery. but it was temporary. I was I wish that I had some hair ideas that I could share with you.

How is your recovery coming along? Are you at home now?