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11 years 1 month ago #46963 by Katie.meloy
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Hello all,

As of today my count is 390, (it was 416 last Friday so it's behaving), and I'm booked in for a tattoo this Wednesday. I asked my doctor and she said no because of my increased risk of infection after being on the rituximab. I had my last dose last Friday.

I was just wondering what you guys thought? I really really want one but obviously don't want one at the risk of becoming seriously ill.

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11 years 1 month ago #46967 by Sandi
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I think I'd listen to the doctor on this one. An infection is unlikely, but better to be safe than sorry. You can go for it in a few months.

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11 years 1 month ago #46978 by Melinda
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Since you asked your doctor you probably should listen to her .

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11 years 1 month ago #47012 by Katie.meloy
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Thank you guys.

I wasn't sure whether she was being overly cautious or not. But I suppose it's best to be cautious anyway. Last thing I want is a infections! Think I'm going to listen to the doctor on this one. I'll reschedule it for a couple of months time.

Thank you for your advice!!!

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11 years 1 month ago #47017 by Ann
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Rituximab affects the immune system for about a year. I'd reschedule for next year if I were you.

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11 years 1 month ago - 11 years 1 month ago #47111 by weirdjack
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Tattoo ?

"De plane, de plane!" ...... :)


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11 years 1 month ago #47119 by Sandi
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I fear she is too young to get that, Jack! I'm sorry to say that I do.

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11 years 1 month ago #47129 by weirdjack
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Sandi wrote: I fear she is too young to get that, Jack! I'm sorry to say that I do.


I know Sandi, but I could not resist. :)

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11 years 1 month ago #47194 by Katie.meloy
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The brilliance of google! Ha! Thank you guys!

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