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Back Pain in Post Liver Transplant Patients with Hepatitis C

Can simultaneous back pain and/or abdominal pain be caused by post liver transplant issues where Hepatitis C has recurred?
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Jaxon,
I had my liver transplant 2 years ago in April and my biggest problem is a weakness in my abdominal muscles and also in my lower to middle back.
I cannot stand or sit for very long, it is not really pain as much as it is extreme weakness. I spoke to a Physical Therapist and she thinks it could be the weak abdominal muscles causing my back to be pulled into a bad posture and putting the strain on it. I have scheduled an appointment with the orthopedic doctor for the end of the month. This is a very uncomfortable problem and it keeps me from going back to work. If I do a little job like the dishes I have to sit and relax. I hope I can give you a better report soon. I also hope maybe I am helping you also. Take care.
Sharon
  
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It's been a year now from my final liver transplant. I have severe lower-back pain every morning. Sometimes, it takes me 5 min. just to get out of bed. I pray every night that towake up with no back pain.

Is there anyone out there with the same problem and/or is there a way to reduce this pain.

Please E-mail me @ ***@****.

Thanks
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