Organ Transplants Support Group
An organ transplant is the transplantation of a whole or partial organ from one body to another (or from a donor site on the patient's own body), for the purpose of replacing the recipient's damaged or failing organ with a working one from the donor site. Organ donors can be living, or deceased (previously referred to as cadaveric)... Types of transplants include:...
hi i've had a kidney transplant around 5 an a half yrs ago. the kidney function has been great but things arent all rosey. i feel destroyed and so different now like im some species below human. since my transplant i've devoloped some nasty side effects from prograf. my worst is my skin feels like its on fire in sunlight. i was told it would go away but it never has. they also told me it was in my head. since the transplant ive NEVER been outside in 5+ yrs without a hooded top on. i get the piss taken out of me in summer time nearly every time im in my local town. ive lost most of my friends and i just dont feel worth anything. also since the transplant i have very bad acne and psoriasis on my face. my once fair face (i was never really good looking) is now destroyed by scars lumps and dryness. in fact it has taken me till about a month ago to get sent to dermatology even with me going on about it to my clinic every visit. i hate every fabric of my existence now and if it wasnt for my mum id be dead now. i know this is a random post but am i alone or has anyone else had any of this?
Welcome!
I'm no Doctor but, it sounds like you're depressed about your present condition and it shouldn't be taken lightly...
Do you stay in constant contact with your transplant coordinator???
You need to talk to them and see if they can offer you the help you need so that you can look at life from a better perspective.
That's my suggestion.
Respectfully,
Henry