cramping feeling ?

[foreverthankfull26]

Does anyone here experience cramps near the transplanted kidney from time to time does it have anything to do with anxiety or stress?

[Dara3351]

According to my nephrologist the transplant kidney is tucked securely. If you are dealing with cramps please discuss with the transplant team or your Doctor.

[foreverthankfull26 in reply to Dara3351]

Thank you I have and also done ct scan they do t see anything wrong

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to foreverthankfull26]

If it keeps on bothering you, make sure you keep telling your transplant team. I was having what I called "nerve pain" in that area of my new kidney. It wound up being a hernia in my transplant incision.

How long since your transplant? There are also a lot of nerves in that area that have to calm down that first year.

[foreverthankfull26 in reply to WYOAnne]

No they looked to see if I had a hernia but didn’t find one it’s been 5 years

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to foreverthankfull26]

Ya, they looked at me and said they didn't find one either. If it continues to hurt you need to keep "bugging" them.

I actually had the surgeon look at the disc of the CT. Guess what...there it was. All of the radiologist reports said it was negative for a hernia. My hernia showed up when I was 13 years post transplant.

Remember to be your own advocate. You know when something is wrong.

[lkhenderson]

I have a cramp in my upper abdomen from time to time that I never had before my transplant but it is very inconsistent. Be your own advocate and if it doesn't feel right don't let it go.

[AndrewT]

Dear foreverthankful26 (aren't we all),

When you say 'Cramping' could it be more 'Tingling'? If so then can I suggest a Possibility? When the new Kidney, is Transplanted, certain Nerves are cut. This can, and dose, lead to some Strange sensations- you can take, my Word, for that! I think I'd still make an Appointment, with your own Transplant Team though, just to be 'Safe'.

All that said I wouldn't 'worry', too much, foreverthankful26- just get this 'Checked Out' as soon as you can.

Can you let us know, what your told, please? Best wishes, from us all

AndrewT