Had A Kidney Transplant. Had Sex Without Condom. Got Herpes. Now Kidney Is Hurting. Having Pain After Transplant. Problem?
Yes, I had a kidney transplant last year and things went well. I had one sexual experience in 7 years without a condom and found out I had herpes (through tests) prior to getting the transplant. Now my kidney has been hurting after I dealt with the outbreak about a month ago. Now I am having just pain where my transplant was. I thought it was the exercise program that I started (mostly yoga). Is the kidney reacting to the herpes? My gyn said that I didn't need to tell the nephrologist because it was already in my system. I had blood tests yesterday but don't have the results back yet. I am so scared I'll lose the kidney I can't sleep!
Hi, Thanks for your question. I think the best course of action for you is to report this issue of kidney pain to the Nephrologist who conducted the transplant or who is attending your follow up visits. After transplant you must not decide on your own about the nature or cause of your symptoms, and an expert opinion is mandatory. This pain may represent a sign of graft rejection & need urgent attention. Wish you good health.
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Had A Kidney Transplant. Had Sex Without Condom. Got Herpes. Now Kidney Is Hurting. Having Pain After Transplant. Problem?
Hi, Thanks for your question. I think the best course of action for you is to report this issue of kidney pain to the Nephrologist who conducted the transplant or who is attending your follow up visits. After transplant you must not decide on your own about the nature or cause of your symptoms, and an expert opinion is mandatory. This pain may represent a sign of graft rejection & need urgent attention. Wish you good health.