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Hello. My spleen was removed in 2012 following injury and bleeding. I was always told to be aware of bacteriological infection and I take low dose antibiotics as prophylaxis. What is the function of the spleen in fighting viruses, and does not having a spleen put me in a high risk category for complications arising from Covid-19 infection. Very little information available online!
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jovee27 PatinetzeroJ
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Hi. I feel sorry for all you for having ur spleen removed. I hope you all will be safe. But I also wanted to confirm if I'll be having the same problem in the future. I feel a sharp pain at the bottom of my left rib almost near the mid part but this pain just recently started. I've always been a wimpy kid til I became an adult. I'm 30 and a female by the way. The pain doesn't come everyday and didn't last long. Should I worry about this? Thank you for your response guys.
melde06769 jovee27
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i was 49 when mine was removed
i had lots of bending and lifting in my career
they went "in" for my gallbladder
never woke me to tell me what they found
came out with an inoperable hernia patch
do not over eat!!
not worth the pain
mark94135 PatinetzeroJ
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Hi
I don't know if anyone will see this.
I have a littoral cell angioma in my spleen; a benign growth that is meaning I have to choose whether to keep my spleen (but risk it rupturing under the pressure of the slowly-growing tumour) or have a splenectomy to remove that risk but obviously introduce all of the risks associated with removal.
I know having the choice might sound like a lucky position to some of you but im finding it really difficult.
I'd love to hear real word experience of living without a spleen; have read the above with interest.
I am 39 years old, have two children under 5 and enjoy a bit of sport (running, football [soccer]).
Thanks 😃
bernard79022 mark94135
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No spleen for me has been totally fine up until this pandemic! Just been worrying alot more than i should, what ifs?!.....pre pandemic it was a breeze and i wouldn't even notice, everything i done pre splenectomized...i continued doing, drinking etc, so the decision is totally up to you i would say, if it's a treat now then possibly get it removed 👍🏻 good luck.
melde06769 mark94135
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scroll down and youll find my position
this Dec is 15 yrs
ill answer what i know
m.02876 PatinetzeroJ
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My spleen was also removed during 2018. I got vaccinated against covid 19 on May 17 and got no problems. I just take high dose antibiotics for 3 days after getting vaccine shot. So as per my experience, vaccine (sinovac) is safe for us.
bernard79022 PatinetzeroJ
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Hello, i have had a splenectomy after a car accident 13 years ago, take penicillin everyday, get a flu jab every year and pneumonia every 5....have been totally fine up until this virus, riddled with anxiety now, and i smoke on top of it all, 35 years old, iv heard mulitple contradictions, but what i'd love to hear from is someone who has contracted the virus post and pre-vaccine as iv had my jabs. How did they fair out etc??.
melde06769 bernard79022
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ive not stayed inside
ive walked
ive had people complain i wasnt afraid
i do mask if must go to the store
ive been better during covid then during 2017----->2019
i use oil of oregano in my diet and caplets if im in a rush
maybe 3-4 times a month prior to covid
i also nurse warm flat beer beginning in mid August and i will do this until late November because im in FL.. , it
seems FL storms/hurricane season ...im outside in all weather
i am more susceptible to pneumonia
The beer is the highest Barley hops i can find
your gut controls your respiratory health
oregano thins & cleans phlegm
melde06769 PatinetzeroJ
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my spleen removed 2006 with 1/2 my pancreas
i have had so many vaccines and allergic reactions
ive had allergies all my life
im not carrying a pill n the pocket
im not paranoid about covid
they told me i wouldnt live beyond 2011
10 yrs later....
i am not diabetic
i excercise each day
i prepare my own food
keep a schedule in the absence of routine
pneumonia 3xs 2017
i havent taken any vax since shingles 2018
i will decline all future vax
i will live my life
no longer fear death
love my Lord, thats my glory.
phone will not correct these typos
sorry
God Bless us all