I know the general advice is that MDS patients should do what they can to avoid all viruses but I’m not sure if there is a level of degree where things like the flu are much worse than a common cold like for people without health problems. It is not always that easy to avoid bumping into a common cold even while being careful. Travelling, work, meeting grandchildren, etc.
Can anyone here shed some light, in a general way or from experience, on the common cold? Is it often severe for those suffering from MDS or do they often have mild colds as well? In my partners’ specific case, his levels hover around 10 while taking Luspatercept if that is at all relevant. Historically, he is someone that would get quite high fevers whenever he got sick and that was before MDS.
I realize no one can speak in absolutes, and that is fine, but especially in an age of covid, trying to understand risk management is a challenge we’re forced to take on. Obviously covid prevents a massive risk to an MDS patient, but I don’t know the level of risk for a common cold and would really appreciate hearing what others think or have been through.
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