Kidney Transplant

[Zbiguy]

Had a KT last January 2023 still battling fatigue and tiredness wondering if anyone else has these problems after 6 months.

[ashok5085]

It may continue upto 1 yr post tx. Consult your nephrologist if your dose of steroid and tacrolimus can be reduced.

[Zbiguy in reply to ashok5085]

They told me that recently wish they would have mentioned that prior so I knew. Just gotta keep moving forward. Talking about adjusting meds soon couple more lab tests then we’ll see

[bsssa11]

I had gone through KT in January 2022 this date not face any such problem.Sometime Lab test nervous me but with positive attitude n I can beat it moves mentally strong.Also daily routine Brisk walk improve myself.Hope u can fix ur schedule certainly soon u came out.

[Zbiguy in reply to bsssa11]

Adding more exercise now feeling better Thank for reaching out

[Hawaiilover]

I had Kidney transplant in December 2022 and felt that way only for about 4 months. Daily exercise ( I walk 2 miles a day) helps. If I go without walking a couple days I start feeling that way again. What I eat also effects me. Keep a healthy diet. It's easy to stray for me since I have little restrictions and can eat what I want again but need to remember this gift I was given won't last if I don't take care of it. Just need to get into a groove.

[Zbiguy in reply to Hawaiilover]

Thank you for your reply been walking and playing golf seems to be getting better. The meds are probably the source to my problems

[Zbiguy in reply to Hawaiilover]

Thank you for your reply been golfing and walking more lately. Trying to get in a groove we will see.

[pigeonman]

transplantsorry no kidney

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

The problem is the steroids. Do you have problems with sleep at night? I remember having issues with sleep, so was very tired during the day. Talk with your transplant center and maybe they can reduce your prednisone and your immunosuppressants.

Try taking a walk everyday. I know you are tired, but you would be surprised that activity does help. Start by taking a short walk with gradually increasing the time you are out. This is a good time to be doing that. I walk in my neighborhood which gives me a lot to look at. Before I know it I have been walking for 30 minutes.

Today, I am 23 1/2 years post-transplant (1999) and do not take any prednisone anymore and my immunosuppressants are reduced. I lead a full and active life and now that I am retired, I do a lot of traveling.

Take care and talk with your transplant docs.

[Zbiguy in reply to WYOAnne]

Thank you for your reply I’ve mentioned it several times to my coordinator and Dr. I’m almost certain it’s the Meds but they’re not willing to adjust yet due to many complications with rising Creatinine. Seems to be getting better with exercise hope it continues.

[bsssa11]

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