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Hair loss after transplant, probably Tacrolimus: Anyone change meds?
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Hi @loribmt 😊 It's awesome to hear from you! Thanks for jumping in!
I like your idea of buying my own manicure tools and sterilizing at home. Do you think dipping the tools in rubbing alcohol is a good idea for sterilizing or is there a better way?
One of the things that really concerned me about @jennifer0726 pizza situation is that it arrived very HOT but the heat was not enough to kill the norovirus. Do you think if we microwave the pizza (or any take out food) after it's delivered it will help in that situation or do you think that certain viruses are difficult to kill once it's on the food?
By the way, I like your idea of sitting in massage chair to keep away from lying on my stomach (and new kidney!).
You are correct that all of these little challenges are definitely worth any sacrifice to protect our "miracles".
Thank you Lori for sharing all of your excellent tips on staying safe. We all know the basics, but sometimes it's helpful to hear exactly what to avoid (like cutting cuticles, etc). Thank you!! 💗
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Thank you, @loribmt for your tips! My salon autoclave’s their tools-but I see them re-use the scrub pad so it still makes me cautious. The owner knows I am post transplant- other workers might not. I have thought of going to a spa where they do not use tools-just the foot massage would be nice. By the way, I have been down the BMT road with one of my sons in 2000. I am very happy you are doing so well!
@hello1234 the Norovirus could have been spread on the box, or when cut or put in the box. It could happen anywhere-picking up Meds at drive up pharmacy for an extremely contagious bug. I haven’t ordered from there since it happened-just can’t. I certainly will wash my hands after touching packaging or boxes. It could have even been from a grocery delivery in handling. The day after my son was sick-several co-workers were sick, and families at our church, had it during that time. (I haven’t attended in person since prior to pandemic-be he has) It was everywhere in the community we found out after.
I was a germaphobe who has carried hand sanitizer for 25+ years-long before it became socially acceptable! We just do the best we can do to stay healthy.