Some questions waiting for answers

[alijee]

I request every body for comments. During the tx should one use his own tooth brush again and again if one is not still UND? Is there any chance to get re-infected? What is cause of muscular itching, extreme fatigue, leg pain and palpitation during tx?

[meakea]

The toothbrush issue bothered me a bit since there didn't seem to be a clear cut answer at the time I was pondering the issue so I decided to switch my toothbrush every week.  I take my shots on Friday and after I take the shot I always remember to reach up and throw my toothbrush away and replace it with a new one.  I find them in multi-packs so they are usually a $1 or so a piece.  I have no idea if it's necessary to do so or not but I figure it's a small investment to put my mind at ease...and keep the bacteria on the toothbrush to a minimum.

[HCA]

You can't reinfect yourself from your own toothbrush
That's like saying if you cut yourself and dab the blood off each dab is a potential reinfection.The amount and type of viremia that could be on a toothbrush is the same as that which is  already coursing through your veins.
Toothbrushes are always 'on the list'  it's a technical possibilty but no verified cases that I know of.
With regard to treatment symptoms it would be quicker to make a list of ailments that haven't been reported than a list  of those that have.
Report the palpation to the nurse that looks after you.
The others are typical of the side effects you will encounter.
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