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Deanne
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« on: November 26, 2013, 12:37:19 PM »
I'm not a happy camper. I came down with a cold yesterday. My temp last night was 101, thankfully down to 99 this morning. Congestion will probably set in tomorrow. Is there anything I can take for it? I have my clinic appointment tomorrow. Will they still want me to come in, or should I call and ask? I don't want to share it with anyone else.
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Deanne

1972: Diagnosed with "chronic kidney disease" (no specific diagnosis)
1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
September 2011: On transplant list with 15 - 20% function
September 2013: ~7% function. Started PD dialysis
February 11, 2014: Transplant from deceased donor. Creatinine 0.57 on 2/13/2014
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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2013, 08:56:44 AM »
How thoughtful of you!  My sister's boyfriend came to our Thanksgiving Dinner with a cold he wanted to share with everyone.  I wish more people were like you. 
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2013, 09:20:00 AM »
You can simply wear a mask. That cuts the chance of transmitting it down significantly. Also dont touch anyone . Most viruses are transmitted by touch.
Hope you feel better soon.
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2013, 05:57:57 AM »
My mother, 89, caught a cold, and so did my wife, at Thanksgiving, from my sister's boyfriend.  I've been lucky so far.  It's been really cold for Southern California this week.  I'm spoiled.  It's been mid-seventies for a few hours every afternoon, up until this week.
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