Tips for Taking Care of Yourself When You Have PNH
Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on February 21, 2023
Written by Jon Cooper
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Eat Right
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Drink Lots of Water
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Get Good Sleep
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Get Regular Exercise
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Stay on Top of Vaccinations
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Write It Down
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Build a Support Team
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Be Open to Complementary Options
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Do Your Homework When Traveling
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Talk With Your Specialist Before Any Surgery
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Consider Pregnancy Carefully
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Use the Right Contraception
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SOURCES:
The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation: “PNH - Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria,” “Nutrition.”
European Society For Blood and Marrow Transplantation: “Understanding PNH.”
Penn Medicine: “Metabolic Acidosis.”
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