Suggestions to avoid when having aplastic anemia

Condition analysis:
A good healthy diet rich in various types of protein, healthy fruits, vegetables and such helps me. It is however, important to stay away from high levels of Vitamin K (Commonly Found in Green Tea), this will worsen the anemia. In addition, if you receive blood transfusions, you will want to take a daily Multi Vitamin (A necessity) that DOES NOT contain Iron. This is do to the fact that your body will retain iron with numerous blood transfusions and you do not want to run the risk of having Iron Overload. Finally with these illnesses you are more susceptible to getting sick. Therefore, is was advised in the beginning to stay away from raw fish, wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly if you must eat fresh produce, be careful of organic products due to the all natural fertilizers (manure) that is commonly used to grow the items. Lastly, in recent years I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Now I do not know if this has any relation to the illness. However, it is a good idea to have a gastroenterologist run blood work and tests to be sure.

If you are positive for Celiac you will want to go on a Gluten Free Diet as I have. Essentially, the Biggest thing you want to be sure of with Aplastic Anemia is, that your food is clean, well prepared, and free of germs or disease. Hence, no left overs after 3 Days. You must toss them and if you eat them reheat them well. This goes for Lunch meat. In the early days of my illness, I had to heat my clod cuts. Finally, if you are placed on Blood Thinners, as I was for a time, you will want to ensure that you eat a "Coumadin" Diet so as not to effect you PT/INR. Oh and for those who enjoy a glass of beer, you will want to watch out for Beer with Brewers Yeast contained in it and Non Wine for those on Coumadin only Sparkling Cider, etc. Make cooking unique and fun and you will be able to enjoy your food and live healthy with Aplastic Anemia.

Instructions:
Protecting yourself from germs: People easily get infections when they do not wash their hands regularly. If you want to stay away from the infections, then you must wash your hands very frequently. Also people who are sick can make you get infections. You should not be in near area with sick people if you do not want to get aplastic anemia disease. If you have noticed that you have fever or you have other symptoms which are showing you that you have an infection, then you must talk with your doctor as soon as possible. He or she will tell you which the best way to rid of these infections is.