Back ache post liver transplant

[Chasdog]

I had a liver transplant 8 weeks ago. I am feeling so much better post transplant but am suffering with a really bad back ache. Has anyone suffered similar and if so, can you recommend any specific treatment please?

[Hidden]

Hi Samanthadrewett,

Sorry to hear of your pain, but glad you are improving overall post transplant.

I am sure our fourm members will share their experiences and tips, but may I encourage you to contact your transplant team for assessment of your back pain too . They can advise as to any medications if appropriate.

Take care,

Trust9

[Ironontheup in reply to Hidden]

Hi Samantha , sorry to here of your discomfort, I,m 3 months post TX now and I also had back pains, somewhat similar to the pains I had pre TX when my liver was distressed, however this has now settled down and completely gone away , I,m sure yours will settle down with time , I think its quite common with new TXees, hope this helps , but if it gets worse let your medics know ...!!!

[Chasdog in reply to Ironontheup]

Thank you, that is really helpful and reassuring. Hopefully, just after Christmas, I should feel an improvement.

[Ironontheup in reply to Chasdog]

The pain sort of disappeared with out me noticing , if that makes sense, then one day recently I was driving (I don,t go out often and I don,t get out the vehicle) and when I looked sharp left at a junction I suddenly realised I could turn fully left without any discomfort at all, which I have not been able to do for years , quite a nice surprise. It,s the little things that make life a lot more bearable.

[Hidden]

Hi

After my transplant I had back ache, in fact I ached every where.

It can be the anti rejection drugs or steroids that cause it as well

You body has has a lot to cope with. I slowly got less and less pain.

Now two years on I reckon I have just got older and just ache!

David

[Chasdog in reply to Hidden]

Thanks David. I'm hoping that as you suggest, it is partly drug related but maybe age related too!

[alfredthegreat]

Hi Samantha,I had chronic backache after transplant but I also had a huge haematoma on my side spreading round my back. I was taking Co-codamol on prescription and that helped. What really helped the most though was the good old hot water bottle and I also used a heat pad that could be heated in the microwave.

You have my sympathies and I hope it goes away very soon.

Very best wishes.

Alf

[Chasdog in reply to alfredthegreat]

Thank you Alf, that’s really helpful and reassuring. Take care. Samantha