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Transplant: Vaccines: Covid, Flu, RSV
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This happened about 8 years ago and yes, immunosuppressed. Ultimately my rash covered my upper right chest, armpit and top of right shoulder. Truly awful. So, this was an ER in a France Hospital and their ER doctors don't really understand transplant patients anymore than American ER doctors do, "le medecin a prescrit leur de Gabepentin." Incidentally, except for some really serious meds and narcotics, you just walk into the pharmacies and ask for whatever you need...no Rx necessary. I was having pain and it was suggested I stop in at a pharmacy and ask for a few (their version) Tramadol...just ask, no script. What?! (I didn't by the way).
Anyway, despite having the evil blisters, I coated them with the uber brightly neon-colored pink version of our Calamine Lotion and we did the cafes, museums, etc. Not my first time there though.
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@charlie5454s
You are amazing...
I am so happy that you joined in this conversation! I am learning so much regarding how to live boldly (and safely) with a kidney transplant. It sounds like whatever comes your way, you handle it and keep peddling.... how fantastic! About how long did Shingles hang around using your neon lotion? 😊 Did your transplant team give you any special instructions or just the topical calamine lotion? The reason I am asking is that every vaccine I have taken post transplant has given me no immune response.
I took all the covid shots, Hep B shot, etc and when tested for antibodies it all showed no response. Therefore I like to educate myself on what treatment is given and how long it takes to go away just in case I get these things, I will have an idea what to expect and for how long.
By the way, is Paris one of your favorite cities to travel to? Unfortunately,
I have never traveled to Europe. I would love to. I am a restaurant foodie, so it's probably unbelievable!