With a suppressed immune system, lupus
sufferers are very susceptible to infections.
Felicia takes no chances...
If I’m standing in line at the supermarket and
the cashier coughs once, I leave the line, even
if it means a longer line somewhere else. I
assume that everyone carrying germs is a
threat. Even my husband has become hyper
aware to the point he will ask someone, to
step away from me if they are coughing. We
use a lot of hand sanitizer, we wash our
hands constantly and we don’t take chances
with colds and flus. I’ve managed not to catch
a cold or flu these past years because I am
acutely aware of how a simple infection can
get out of control and end my life. Sound like
paranoia? That’s because it is, but I don’t
have the luxury of taking chances.
Rest and Relaxation are also part of her
regimen...
I try to rest. I schedule my time and I try not
to take on more than I can handle. I avoid
stressful people and situations. I try to make
my life as calm and stress free as possible.
She follows doctors orders to a T...
I take my meds and I keep my doctors
appointments, every single one. I have good
doctors. They take everything I say seriously,
so I’m not afraid to mention even the smallest
changes in my body. Together lupus doesn’t
stand a chance, we’re too vigilant.
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