The results from my appointment yesterday are in...
The most important result is the biopsy showed NO REJECTION!!!! The chest X-ray did not show any rib fractures to explain the rib pain that I'm experiencing. The heart transplant team feels that it is Costochondritis and I should continue with Tylenol as needed for the discomfort. My labs are all within normal limits. My white blood cell count is even back to normal so there is no indication of an infection. My Tacrolimus level is 9.2 and my dose will remain the same. The prednisone taper will continue. I was instructed to take 7.5mg a day for 2 weeks and then 5 mg a day until my next clinic appointment and biopsy scheduled for September 19,2023. I also get to stop a couple medications next week. I will stop the Cresemba (anti fungal) and Famvir (anti viral).
I'm excited for these changes and hopeful that I will feel better on a more consistent basis.
I don't really understand why I am feeling so lousy for the past few days but the test results are all good so I'm confident that I'm just having a few "bad days"
Wishing everyone a good day!
Each 💔 beat matters
KellyAnn
Great news Kelly! Your body has a lot of adjustment to make, it’s like starting over but you seem to have come along ways in a short amount of time. Don’t overdo your self just relax and rest. You will heal❤️. Can’t wait to see you.
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So happy that you are getting better! You are doing amazing for what you have been through! Sorry you are feeling lousy these last few days. Love you KellyAnn❤️
Great news..but it must be soo frustrating to feel so crappy..Take solice in the fact that your trending in the right direction. Maybe this new news will give you a bump in lowering your frustration level. Keep up your good work KellyAnn..❤❤
I’m so glad to hear this! I hope with a few of the medications gone you will start to feel better !! Love 💕 you