fighting off a minor condition, like a cold

After my transplant in 2009, I learned that my own body will usually take time and half to twice the 'normal' time to recover. This is pretty consistent with all minor ailments as well as those minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises. I also take my temperature regularly if I am beginning to feel like I might be getting sick, and I go into 'Take care of me' mode. Staying hydrated, too, is very important.

I have located an older discussion that you might like to look at, @gaylea1, since you are waiting for your transplant. "Can a cold or ear infection delay getting a transplant?" It is a short discussion, and should be fairly easy to view. It contains some good information from our Transplant moderators. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-204e2a/

Have any of you figured out why these things always happen on weekends?

@contentandwell, I hope you feel better soon. I think that staying home (avoiding more germs) and getting rest are good choices. That's what I would do. I actually missed my granddaughter's 1st birthday because of my own advise.
Rosemary

I have colds in the past and I always go to my GP to make sure it is just a cold. Antibiotics can help with a post nasal drip.

I have colds in the past and I always go to my GP to make sure it is just a cold. Antibiotics can help with a post nasal drip.

@contentandwell and @gaylea1 I think rest, tea and some homemade chicken noodle soup do wonders for healing, no matter if you are pre or post transplant.

After my transplant in 2009, I learned that my own body will usually take time and half to twice the 'normal' time to recover. This is pretty consistent with all minor ailments as well as those minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises. I also take my temperature regularly if I am beginning to feel like I might be getting sick, and I go into 'Take care of me' mode. Staying hydrated, too, is very important.

I have located an older discussion that you might like to look at, @gaylea1, since you are waiting for your transplant. "Can a cold or ear infection delay getting a transplant?" It is a short discussion, and should be fairly easy to view. It contains some good information from our Transplant moderators. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-204e2a/

Have any of you figured out why these things always happen on weekends?

@contentandwell, I hope you feel better soon. I think that staying home (avoiding more germs) and getting rest are good choices. That's what I would do. I actually missed my granddaughter's 1st birthday because of my own advise.
Rosemary

I caught Influenza B this last February , only 4 weeks after transplant. I think my family was freaking out because they just got me back and then I catch this deadly flu. I started with symptoms that I thought were allergies...runny. Law and excessive watery eyes. The minute my throat started to tickle, I went immediately to my PCP for a flu swab as well and respiratory panel and chest X-ray. I had influenza B. But they didn’t take any chances and I was started on a 10 day. Purse of Tamiflu and a 5 day Z-pack. I made sure to get plenty of rest. It when I was awake I made sure to keep moving so nothing would settle into my lungs. I stayed super hydrated and had orange Airborne twice a day. Also had Throat Coat Tea and Breathe Easy Tea by Traditional Medicines. Also tried to keep my protein levels up by making mixed berry smoothies with Greek yogurt and protein powder and orange juice. (felt great on my throat and has lots of vitamin c and antioxidents)...it took about 2 weeks to get over it since I was on such high doses of immunosuppressants. I was also on an additional antibiotic for some cellulitis that developed under my incision. Despite all that I survived. The key for me was nutrition, rest, gentle exercise, and proper medical management! Feel better soon. I also took OTC sudafed, Tylenol, Claritin, and mucinex.

I caught Influenza B this last February , only 4 weeks after transplant. I think my family was freaking out because they just got me back and then I catch this deadly flu. I started with symptoms that I thought were allergies...runny. Law and excessive watery eyes. The minute my throat started to tickle, I went immediately to my PCP for a flu swab as well and respiratory panel and chest X-ray. I had influenza B. But they didn’t take any chances and I was started on a 10 day. Purse of Tamiflu and a 5 day Z-pack. I made sure to get plenty of rest. It when I was awake I made sure to keep moving so nothing would settle into my lungs. I stayed super hydrated and had orange Airborne twice a day. Also had Throat Coat Tea and Breathe Easy Tea by Traditional Medicines. Also tried to keep my protein levels up by making mixed berry smoothies with Greek yogurt and protein powder and orange juice. (felt great on my throat and has lots of vitamin c and antioxidents)...it took about 2 weeks to get over it since I was on such high doses of immunosuppressants. I was also on an additional antibiotic for some cellulitis that developed under my incision. Despite all that I survived. The key for me was nutrition, rest, gentle exercise, and proper medical management! Feel better soon. I also took OTC sudafed, Tylenol, Claritin, and mucinex.

Thanks to everyone for their helpful suggestions. I know my problem is pretty small in the scheme of things so I really do appreciate that it was given as much consideration as it was. I really feel better about it all now. I had visions of having to go into the hospital again, something I really do not want to have to do.
JK

I caught Influenza B this last February , only 4 weeks after transplant. I think my family was freaking out because they just got me back and then I catch this deadly flu. I started with symptoms that I thought were allergies...runny. Law and excessive watery eyes. The minute my throat started to tickle, I went immediately to my PCP for a flu swab as well and respiratory panel and chest X-ray. I had influenza B. But they didn’t take any chances and I was started on a 10 day. Purse of Tamiflu and a 5 day Z-pack. I made sure to get plenty of rest. It when I was awake I made sure to keep moving so nothing would settle into my lungs. I stayed super hydrated and had orange Airborne twice a day. Also had Throat Coat Tea and Breathe Easy Tea by Traditional Medicines. Also tried to keep my protein levels up by making mixed berry smoothies with Greek yogurt and protein powder and orange juice. (felt great on my throat and has lots of vitamin c and antioxidents)...it took about 2 weeks to get over it since I was on such high doses of immunosuppressants. I was also on an additional antibiotic for some cellulitis that developed under my incision. Despite all that I survived. The key for me was nutrition, rest, gentle exercise, and proper medical management! Feel better soon. I also took OTC sudafed, Tylenol, Claritin, and mucinex.