tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post6354704427169506127..comments2024-03-29T04:05:40.983-07:00Comments on Running for My Life: Fighting cancer one step at a time: Stupid virusRonni Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00036024135497392070noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-67315431984269477232008-12-04T08:54:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:54:00.000-08:00Nelle: You get CMV due to a weakened immune system...Nelle: You get CMV due to a weakened immune system. Most people have it anyway in a dormant state, then it gets activated in some, but obviously not all, people when their immune system is weakened.Ronni Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036024135497392070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-20947631085407366732008-12-03T16:56:00.000-08:002008-12-03T16:56:00.000-08:00I am curious about this. I always tested CMV negat...I am curious about this. I always tested CMV negative and all blood I was given was also CMV negative. When you get a transplant do you get CMV because of your weakened immune system or do you get it from the donor? This may sound crazy but I always loved getting blood because I felt so much better afterwards. My son is protective of me as well and I think it's a great tribute to their love for us. It's not easy to have a sick Mom, no matter how old you are. Sure hope the CMV vanishes soon.Nellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927983874624510031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-52775217491027137922008-12-03T06:04:00.000-08:002008-12-03T06:04:00.000-08:00That's a wise offspring you have there, Ronni.But ...That's a wise offspring you have there, Ronni.<BR/><BR/>But I'll join you in the name calling - STUPID virus.Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-6589363279357798192008-12-03T05:51:00.001-08:002008-12-03T05:51:00.001-08:00UGH, CMV! But I am happy you actually went to the...UGH, CMV! <BR/><BR/>But I am happy you actually went to the mall. I think it is often difficult for people like us who want to be the best patients possible to sometimes venture out. The Hutch really encouraged this (obviously to be done with caution and safety). I think this is a big milestone. I have been to the Chestnut Hill Mall and I bet everyone was so wrapped up in their holiday shopping they did not even notice the mask and coffee!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the transfusions.<BR/>LeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-75649468447884599082008-12-03T05:51:00.000-08:002008-12-03T05:51:00.000-08:00Ben is such a good son. Loved his comment. Despi...Ben is such a good son. Loved his comment. <BR/><BR/>Despite my initial resistance to your blog, I love learning in real time of the daily ups and downs. Of course, I prefer the ups. Glad the transfusion got done without too much delay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-43903357784123574252008-12-03T05:48:00.000-08:002008-12-03T05:48:00.000-08:00Geez Louise.(This is for Ben, in case he checks ba...Geez Louise.<BR/><BR/>(This is for Ben, in case he checks back in again and who I will call before he reads this anyway.) As Ann said, a lot of people deal with this and I've dealt with it before. It warrants writing about because it's so frustrating, but it doesn't really warrant phone calls to get people worried.Ronni Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036024135497392070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-85114602192194639282008-12-03T00:22:00.000-08:002008-12-03T00:22:00.000-08:00How would you feel if I had a virus and you found ...How would you feel if I had a virus and you found about it on my blog? <BR/><BR/>If you HAD called and told me about it, I would have told you not to worry because you'll be OK, as usual.<BR/><BR/> So I assume since you didn't think it warranted a phone call, you ALREADY think it's no big deal without having anyone convince you that's the case?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179516101180622376.post-9048664665947134052008-12-02T19:46:00.000-08:002008-12-02T19:46:00.000-08:00You're not alone on the Valcyte count. I've been ...You're not alone on the Valcyte count. I've been taking it for the last month and it's been lowering my counts as well. Like we don't have enough to worry about. Hang in there. You've defeated CMV once and you'll do it again.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214868698905207283noreply@blogger.com