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@katgob

Ah ha. My second CMV is 336. I got the message a new test result was in and i went right in to see the result. As i was typing a note in the portal, my NP Hannah called. She just got it and knew i would have a question. I am going back in Jan 31st, so if i hit the magic number of 500, my body may get the other pill. My donor fellows' cells are slow moving in there. Does he like shingles, chicken pox and herpes? Geez guy!! There just could be people in my neighborhood stores with any one of these illnesses as any time. Being honest, I have not worn the mask 100%. This is my reminder.

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Well, your CMV is a sneaky little dickens, just creeping up slowly. It will interesting with the next result to see if the numbers are up or down. Fingers crossed for a decline ☺️.
If you need another med, they aren’t generally long term.

It is a nudge to be more vigilant with the masking if you’re out in public though. Especially if you’ve not been feeling quite as energetic and healthy. A few months ago you started the post-BMT immunization protocol. Vaccinations can tax the immune system while it’s working to recognize and defend against the real thing! Even though you have a new immune system, it will never be as robust as the original factory installed model. So hang in there, Kat!
This is a time for no-guilt vegging during the day.

Truth be told I don’t mask 100% either. But if I’m out in stores, elevators, or close proximity such as a meeting, I do wear my mask just in case. I heard that measles, whooping cough and mumps are on the rise, besides the obvious covid, flu, noro virus and RSV. You’ve not been vaccinated yet with the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) so you definitely want to avoid those. Ugh I got stuck in the elevator with a family that scooted in just as the door was closing. Little germ bombs!! I was so thankful I had my mask on because they were all coughing! I must have looked like a deer in the headlights as I shrank back into my corner. 😂