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Avoiding infections
I can completely understand your disappointment at not being able to travel as freely. I just want to share a couple of tips I've found helpful.
Whether travelling or at home I always carry Echinacea 5000 mg capsules with me. In Australia we can purchase this herbal product at health shops, pharmacies and even some supermarkets. As soon as I feel the slightest hint of a sore throat I take one capsule with water, and then another a few hours later. They are almost 100% effective in knocking an imminent infection if you take them immediately, and if you are careful to avoid sugary foods/drinks. You can also break open the capsule and mix it with a teaspoon of honey so it directly touches your throat.
Minimising sugar in your diet is really important. Raw (unprocessed, unheated) honey seems to be OK, but I find that cane sugar and even maple syrup weaken my immune system.
Hope these hints help! Have a wonderful time on your travels.
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Dx MDS RAEB 10% blasts + hypogammaglobulinemia, Sep 2011. Jan 2012 BMB - blasts down to 2% w/out treatment so BMT cancelled. Re-diagnosis RCMD. Watch and wait from Feb 2012. IVIg 5-weekly. New diagnosis Oct 2019 AML 23% blasts in marrow, 10% blasts in peripheral blood.
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