Tuesday, June 21, 2016

What To Expect After Stem Cell Transplant

By David Anderson


Medical practices are changing and a lot has been achieved in the recent past. Autoimmune conditions used to be a menace and now there is a way out. Additionally, stem cell transplant is now being used in treatment of cancer.

You need to be fully aware on how to proceed once you have gone through this treatment modality. Conducting research on the same will be helpful. The only consumer of the findings should not be the person of interest but even the people who will be a part of the care process. They are responsible for ensuring that the environment you are coming back to is safe.

You will have to stay isolated for some time. However, do not use this as an excuse to cut ties with other people in your life. Because the people who will meet you one-on-one will be limited, you can opt for social sites which give you a chance to see the person you are communicating with.

Your energy levels will not be high. Thus, you need to be careful on the tasks you choose to carry out. Do not expect to go on with your life just like before. Once you understand your limitations then you will not face a lot of challenges. It is good to concentrate on getting better instead of wasting your energy attempting activities you are well aware are beyond you. In fact, you will be able to chat with your visitors when you are well rested.

You may not leave the house until one or two months are over. Nonetheless, you will need the outdoor experience so that you do not get too detached from the environment. You can go on with the outdoor activities once you are stable enough to venture outside. However, you need to be well protected to avoid contaminations. The helpers can take care of the garden under your guidance.

Your muscles will get weak if they have been out of shape for a while. Thus, you need to proceed carefully once you are back on your feet. Do not expect to do the same kind of physical activities you were used to beforehand. Build on your strength and increase gradually to avoid injuries.

Children will assume that everything is back to normal the moment you resume your duties. However, you will be at risk of infections all through and they might increase this depending on the kind of mischief they get into most of the time. You need to explain the process to them in simple terms. They are fast learners and good at following instructions if the need is emphasized.

You may not feel like eating much of the time but you need to try in order to regain your energy. The body will need the nutrients in order to recover and build new cells to fight the various kinds of infections. The diet should have enough proteins and carbohydrates. Minerals and also vitamins are needed too. Shun foods which contain bacteria. Even the normal flora in the body can become pathogenic when the immunity is compromised. Your body cannot tolerate such.




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