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I'm high-risk with asthma. How to stay safe with viruses?
Asthma & Allergy | Last Active: Apr 25, 2020 | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
Such a weird question, that. My T-cells will be back to normal 9 months from my last dose of the chemotherapy. But IgA Nephropathy is considered an incurable disease, so I will have that for the rest of my life, and it puts me at risk of a flare up if I should ever get any type of respiratory infection. So I wasn't "safe" interacting with others before Covid-19 and I won't be "safe" after. There is no magic bell or milestone that will suddenly signal it's time to throw open the doors and go hug everyone in sight. When the urge to get out is stronger than the urge to protect myself, it'll be time to go out. That time is not now.
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@katimacaz, I'd like to add my welcome. You mention that you have IgA Nephropathy. You may also be interested in following the Kidney group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/kidney-conditions/
In particular, your contributions would be welcome in these discussions:
- IGA Nephropathy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/iga-nephropathy-2556ef/
- IgA Nephropathy - Managing flare ups https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/iga-nephropathy-1/
There is also an Autoimmune Diseases group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/autoimmune-diseases/
You're so right there will be no sudden flip of the switch and life will return to pre-COVID normal. While the negative repercussions are growing more and more evident, I also believe there will be new habits and practices that may benefit from this crisis. Some ideas are being shared in this discussion:
- New Habits from COVID-19 and the New Normal https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-habits-ive-learned-from-covid-19/