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Thomas D Schiano, MD - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplantation, Hepatology

The Mount Sinai Medical Center New York - NY

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by dancer550, Jun 23, 2009 10:10PM

transplant in 06 I was very ill when i received my transplant.After the transplant my mind and memories i can't remember things, everyday stuff i have some memories.But over all very bad headaches and my skin is broken out. I am taking Rapamune currently and my age is mid 50's. My doctors do not know the answers
thanks for your time
glen

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by Thomas D Schiano, MD

, Jun 30, 2009 06:31AM

prograf can cause memory loss I have found as well as difficulty concentration and of course headaches. i presume that you were taking it and now switched to rapamune (can cause skin issues). what other medications are you taking?

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