Hi Skip, you sure do have a lot of complicated problems but the one thing that really counts is that your still alive to have these problems. I mean just look at yourself being a survivor with CML for over 35 years. That is what really counts. I admire you for all of what you have gone through and are still going through
You truly have 18's Marty On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 9:20 AM, Skip Duffie <skipd_2...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Great Article Lottie, > and the things it tells you to avoid are exactly what has been told to me, > at least once or twice > a month. My blood reports tell me I have Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and > Thrombocytopenia. > If anyone has any of these in their report they should look out for your > ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Fill count.) > Talk to your doctor if your below 1000, which is low be extra carful if > below 500, normal is around 2000 10 9/L (that should be an upper case > little nine) > skipd > > > > *From:* Lottie Duthu <lotti...@att.net> > *To:* CML <c...@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Friday, August 31, 2012 2:54:45 AM > *Subject:* [cml 2] Fw: Neutropenia - How To Avoid Infections > > > > > Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections > What Is Neutropenia? > > There are many types of white blood cells, each with specific roles, but > their main job is to fight infection. Neutropenia is a condition in which a > person has very low amounts of a type of white blood cell called a > neutrophil in their body. Since white blood cells attack harmful bacteria, > viruses, and fungi, neutropenia increases the risk of infections. > > How to Protect Yourself if You Are Neutropenic > Good personal hygiene and avoiding things that promote the growth of > bacteria lower the risk of infection. The following suggestions are for > people with neutropenia who are outside the hospital: > > a.. Avoid people with signs of infection and avoid large crowds. Wear a > face mask if you cannot avoid crowds. > > b.. Avoid people who are sick with communicable (contagious) diseases, > including a cold, the flu, measles, or chicken pox. > > c.. Stay away from children who have recently been given "live virus" > vaccines such as chicken pox and oral polio, as they may be contagious to > people with very low blood cell counts. > > d.. Bathe daily and wash your hands frequently, especially after using the > bathroom, after touching animals, and before eating. > > e.. Use lotion or oil if your skin becomes dry. > > f.. Clean your rectal area gently but thoroughly after each bowel > movement. Let your doctor know if the area becomes irritated or if you > develop hemorrhoids. > > g.. Brush your teeth after meals with a soft toothbrush. Rinse your mouth > twice daily with a solution made of water and either salt or baking soda. > Temporarily avoid flossing, which can open new wounds and create an entry > for bacteria. > > h.. Avoid accidents and injuries. Be careful not to cut yourself in any > way, including the cuticles of your nails. Use an electric shaver instead > of a razor to avoid cutting yourself while shaving. > > i.. Do not squeeze or scratch pimples. > > j.. Clean any cuts and scrapes with soapy warm water right away and apply > an antiseptic. > > k.. Avoid gardening, cleaning bird cages, cleaning fish tanks, or changing > cat litter, all of which can expose you to bacteria. > > > http://inhealth.about.com/when-cancer-care-leads-to-neutropenia/neutropenia-a-vulnerable-time-for-infections?did=t5_rss39 > l.. > m.. FYI, > n.. 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