Pain post transplant

[Braveheart65]

So, 2 wks down the kind and pain round my middle is bad as in relentless. All I’ve been sent home with is paracetamol which isn’t touching it at all. Doesn’t help that I’ve developed an addiction to the toilet whatever I eat, it’s going straight thru. Magnesium is low so on supplements any suggestions?

[House72]

Hello Braveheart65

Try stopping the paracetamol, especially if you've been taking it every day, as this will only make things worse, ibuprofen is not great either I'm afraid.

You might want to try all the good things like Milk Thistle, Vit C , Beetroot, Blueberries, Artichokes, broccoli, garlic, turmeric...basically everything that helps the liver rather than harms it.

Doctors don't realise (as they don't experience the effects) just how damaging OTC medications can be to the liver and kidneys.

I wish you well, and hope things get easier for you.

[TT-2018]

Keep taking the paracetamol, you will have loose bowels for a while due to the nature of the surgery. However, the exercise of getting there will help you build up strength. Paracetamol has a binding effect, drink plenty of water.

It takes a while for things to heal, it’s a massive operation. But slowly and day by day, you will feel better.

If you are really concerned, call the transplant coordinators, they are always helpful.

Good luck with your recovery but it will take time.

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Good morning Braveheart65,

May I suggest you contact the transplant team for advice about suitable medications.

Also, please do not commence on any nutritional supplements without discussing it with your own medical team .

I have included a link to complementary therapies for added information

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

THis includes a section about milk thistle .

Take care,

Trust9

[Kristian]

Hi Braveheart,

Tell all this to your transplant team at clinic. They are generally happy to add some additional pain medication. I was sent home after surgery with a bottle of oramorph, lol. However, they dont like you on this and prefer you to be on something not quite so strong. The likelihood is that they'll prescribe some codeine for a short period instead to take in addition to the paracetamol. The odense may also help with your loose bowel movements too.

Everything else will settle down. It just takes time. Any deficiencies that need to be corrected they will pick up on. But, you are part of this process and they are keen to know what you are physically feeling too. This all helps them see how things are progressing and also how well you are tolerating things to determine if changes in meds may be sensible.