Hydroxy is doing it's thing!

[Mica11]

Good news. Saw my consultant yesterday and after doubling my meds a month ago my platelets have come down by over 200 and I don't have to go back for 8 weeks!

Bad news. I have a stinker of a cold, It began last week for 2 days, it disappeared, wonderful, I thought, that was easy. Then this week it's back with a vengeance.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

[Lainy1]

That's great news, enjoy the good times and celebrate xx

[Mica11 in reply to Lainy1]

Thanks Lainy. Cold or no cold, I'm off out to eat tonight to celebrate with my friend. X

[Raphael_UK]

Great news. Does it take longer to get rid of a cold with ET + Hydroxy, I’ve had a sticker cold and can’t seem to shift it.

[Mica11 in reply to Raphael_UK]

I believe the Hydroxy doesn't only kill platelets but red and white cells too, which then means your immune system is not quite so efficient Raffles.

[Helen1952]

I like the good news and hope your cold soon clears up xx

[Mica11 in reply to Helen1952]

Thank you Helen, so do I. I have rarely had any trouble fighting things off in the past, so I will notice if they hang around or I catch more colds etc. X

[mhos61]

Great news on the hydroxy.

Mary x

[Mica11 in reply to mhos61]

I was so chuffed Mary and quite relieved after having no improvement to begin with. X

[Superwoman]

Well done Mica, really good news, know how you feel with this cold lark!!! Had one in November, went away but now back big time cough, runny nose and to boot a mouth fall of ulcers yuk !! Which do not help, but think it must be the season or that time of year, we all seem to carry on as if nothing is wrong, then when we go out into the big wide world and people around you cough and sneeze it seems to find us peeps with no immune system and then bang within days we have snotty noses hacking coughs and in my case mouth full of horrible ulcers, tried upping my intake of vitamin c but to no avail.

Apart from that you are doing really well.

Hope you have a great Christmas despite the cold.

Jean 🎅🤶

[Mica11 in reply to Superwoman]

Oh Jean, mouth ulcers too? I really shouldn't complain, that must be awful. I just had a coughing fit in the supermarket, if it wasn't me doing the coughing I'd have laughed, tears streaming down my face listening to jingly Christmas music over the speaker system and people asking if I needed help...haha! you've got to laugh, I could have said, "Yes please, would you mind coughing for me?"

[MCW22 in reply to Mica11]

I always start coughing in the supermarket as soon as I get near the chiller cabinets. Happens even when I'm fit and well. Cough when I eat or drink anything straight from the fridge too. Always have to leave Ice cream to melt a bit. Very embarrassing having a coughing fit like that in the supermarket or restaurant.

[Mica11 in reply to MCW22]

I will pay attention next time I am shopping, I had walked from the chiller section just before it happened this time. Red in the face, barking like a dog and tears streaming, so attractive.

[Helen1952]

I’ve had the cold too but my hubby had man flu it was much worse of course 😂 😂

I’m also singing Shingle Bells at the moment .

Keep smiling 😆xx

[Mica11 in reply to Helen1952]

Haha! Nothing compares to man flu! X

[EleanorPV]

Great news. Hope your cold doesn’t hang around x

[Mica11 in reply to EleanorPV]

Thanks Eleanor, I hope so too. X

[Roger41]

I too went to my consultant appointment now on two tabs and platelets are down to 421. See him in eight weeks.

Booking a cruise to celebrate.

At Christmas I will be thinking of you all.till2018.

[Mica11 in reply to Roger41]

Yay! Wishing you sunny horizons!

[MoNut]

I would like to have the Shingles Jab but am a bit worried about taking the Hydroxy. Has anyone had the jab yet?

[Mica11 in reply to MoNut]

No, not me Mo.