Unfortunately, it is hard to know what is just that bug going around and what it truly a problem, particularly when you are immuno-suppressed. I know when my sister had her bone marrow transplant, we had to monitor her temperature several times a day, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, etc. We had to call each and every single time something was at all outside certain parameters. Most of the time they just wanted the information for further monitoring, watching for possible infection that could be deadly for her if not caught early. When we'd call they would ask about other symptoms that might indicate a larger problem. It is kind of a pain and can be frustrating and nerve wracking, but it has to be done.
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