Lung Transplant + Fermented Foods

[mrblue12]

Hello,

I have a question for lung transplant recipients: are you allowed to eat anything fermented?

I may need a transplant in the near future, but I have a histamine problem which is controlled with antihistamines and DAO tablets. The problem is that the DAO tablets are essentially fermented peas and lentils.

Thank you for your responses.

[Bevvy]

Have you had the tests for lung transplant? If so I would have thought your transplant team would be best to advise you.

[mrblue12 in reply to Bevvy]

I haven't yet. I'm concerned that I may need a lung transplant in the future and that this may be a reason for it to be refused.

[Bevvy in reply to mrblue12]

Hopefully someone will be along who is more knowledgeable than I am.

[Caspiana]

This is a complicated question and one that only the transplant team will be able to advise you on as everyone's case is very individual. I do eat natto which is Japanese fermented soy beans and that is approved by my doctor. Honestly, I don't think you need to worry too much about this right now. The doctors will be able to advise you. I'd imagine the bigger hurdle would be to get through all the testing and get approval.

Best wishes,

Cas 🙋‍♀️🐕

[mrblue12 in reply to Caspiana]

Thank you Cas

[Karenanne61]

If you are in the 'watch and wait' category, as I was at Harefield tx unit, email or ring your tx nurse.