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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: donnia on September 13, 2008, 05:57:32 AM

Title: Headaches post tx
Post by: donnia on September 13, 2008, 05:57:32 AM

I have been having pretty bad headaches lately.  I found out I have steroid induced diabetes and have been having very bad headaches, mostly at night.  Has anyone else expienced that?  Anyone that is diabetic have any ideas?

Title: Re: Headaches post tx
Post by: chris73 on September 16, 2008, 07:05:18 PM

i had headaches after transplant ,the Dr's tell me the the high prograf   and cellcept is the cause of it and that it will get better as they adjust the amount. mine seem to be not as bad now I'm 5months out from transplant...hope this helps.....Chris

Title: Re: Headaches post tx
Post by: donnia on September 20, 2008, 10:38:58 AM

Thanks Chris.  I am now wondering if it is the Glipizide that I am taking for my diabetes.  I take Myfortic and Rapamune and haven't really had this problem until about 2 weeks ago (when I started my Glipizide).

Title: Re: Headaches post tx
Post by: chris73 on September 20, 2008, 08:06:10 PM

shakiness
dizziness or lightheadedness
sweating
nervousness or irritability
sudden changes in behavior or mood                <--------   here i what i found about glipizide                                                     
headache
numbness or tingling around the mouth                           hope this helps....Chris
weakness
pale skin
hunger
clumsy or jerky movements

Title: Re: Headaches post tx
Post by: donnia on September 22, 2008, 06:32:35 PM

Thanks Chris!

I have the headaches and hunger.   I  wondering why I was getting hungry again.... I feel like I am on a heavier doses of prednisone!