Congratulations on your transplant and good test results!!
I, too, experienced the symptoms that you have listed. In addition, I also had hair loss and brittle nails. I had insulin in hosp. for prednisone related diabetes. By the time of my 4 mo. check-up, my numbers were back to normal. Also my skin, hair, nails returned back to normal within the first year. A good body lotion, healthy diet , and exercise are essential. As far as the bone density loss – being female and post meno. are working against me, but I have improved slightly since transplant and my level is just above osteoporosis.
The dermatologist said I could take Biotin for my nails, hair. I am taking Calcium with D for my bones.
Thank you so much for responding- I do have a question.Do you know, How is it determined if you are a candidate for a transplant? How does age factor into it? I have heard that you cannot be a liver transplant candidate (even if your family is willing to donate part of their liver) if you are over the age of 70? If you have no other health problems this seems like a young cut off. I would have thought it would be determined by each pt, not age.
Dear Kari, I rec’d a new Liver at Mayo Jackville on aug 4 2011 in a record 2.5 hour
surgery…….if you are in good shape or your friend is the Mayo will help.
I am 58 the problem is that as you get older the recuperative powers of your body slows and the anti rejection drugs are very strong and tough on you
DG
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Kari, Look at the website for United Network for Organ Sharing: http://www.unos.org This is the national organization that oversees the procurement and distribution of organs. You will find helpful links and transplant data. Also look at the websites for the regional/states’ organ donor affiliates; they have lots of useful information that is easy to read and understand.
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Kari- my sisters daughter has just been diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Stage two- and am sure she would like to be incontact with you. Please private message me so I can send your email adr to her. (I’ll have to get it from my sister). Marigold
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Hi Kari, I had a successful liver/kidney transplant at Mayo in 2009. My health is restored, and I feel better than I ever remember feeling. I would be happy to try to help you in any way I can.