I’ve been having some interesting results with my tacrolimus (prograf) blood levels in the last couple of weeks.

Tacrolimus is the frontline anti-rejection immunosuppressant being used to stop my shiny new (nearly six months old) kidney from rejecting.

Apparently, the level should be 10, whereas the last couple of readings have been 4.8, and then 6.

The interesting thing is that all the other blood test results have been fine, with creatnine floating between 130 and 140.

Speacking of tacrolimus, I’d be interested in hearing from anybody else who’s on this drug, as to whether you experience a strange mild tingling and weakness in the muscles about four to five hours after you take your dose.

I assume that this is because the level of the drug is highest in your blood at this time, just feels a little too wierd, and a little too like the symptoms of freaky high potassium to me.

If you’re experienceing anything like this, I’d love for you to leave a comment here.

Cheers

Stu