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Transplants | Last Active: Mar 6, 2021 | Replies (459)
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@kedwards73

I read similar reports, that Tacro and possibly other immunosuppressants seem to inhibit the Cytokine storm which occurs in Covid-19 Stage III patients. That sounded like an “up side” but this report seems to somewhat contradict that information. My own, likely worthless, opinion is there is so much unknown about the propagation of this virus that most information is purely speculative! I saw a fantastic NHK documentary on YouTube about this insidious virus. Its very clear that individuals can have widely varied responses to the disease. Its all very frightening to me and I just try and live each day in the best way I can...much like pre-transplant...

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tasher3433 | @tasher3433 | Feb 5, 2021

Good to hear there is some sanity, and yes! Your opinion is valuable!

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JK | @contentandwell | Feb 6, 2021

@kedwards73 if these immunosuppressants do help I hope it’s more than tacrolimus because I was switched to sirolimus due to my creatinine being high.

You are right, there is still so much that is not known. This virus seems to be a bit of an enigma.
What you are doing is all we can do, just live each day with awareness and caution. We have been highly isolating, everything gets delivered and sanitized or left unopened for a few days before putting it away. After my husband and I have both had the two vaccine doses and waited the required time I’m hoping to at least go to get out to buy my own produce. I’m also considering getting my hair done. My stylist has his own small shop and has won an award for their sanitizing practices. I would double mask.

@artscaping I have no idea about topical tacrolimus, I didn’t even know that there is such a thing!
JK

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