Getting sick. Not w/Crohn's.

[AshleyElaine87]

I have been sick for the last week or so with no sign of getting better. I am worried bronchitis or pneumonia and with having Crohn's; I know my body isn't able to fight as well.

Is it normal to get either one? I haven't been sick like this ever, and I am not sure what to do.

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[lara5559]

Hi,

Start building you immune system up if not already doing so. IBD is the underlying cause of me picking up virus after infection after virus and in march I started with pains in my lungs, shivering and a nasty cough which i couldn't fight off and it led to me having post viral fatigue! the last 6 months have been awful. Getting better now I think and back to work a few hours a week but now i have 2 conditions i have double joint pain, double nausea and double fatigue. I didnt really look after myself before but have learnt. Everyday i take 1000mg vit c, aloe vera juice, ginger, vit b, osetocare, mastic gum, eve primrose oil, omega 3, a elderberry capsule. Alot of these are anti viral. I also steam my lungs every night. There is possibly a link between IBD and lung disease! Take care.

 

[AdamJC]

If possible I usually get straight to my GP when I start to feel like that. A blood test usually follows suit. Are you able to keep anything down, e.g liquid only?

 

[beth]

Have you seen a doctor? Bronchitis/etc wont get better by itself and are potentially very serious. Some Crohn's meds can cause complications, for example methotrexate can can cause pneumonitis...

 

[AshleyElaine87]

I am not on any Crohn's meds at the time, and I am also pregnant, so taking anything is hard. I just haven't had Crohn's for very long, and I haven't gotten sick while knowingly having CD. I did see an ARNP today, and I have a sinus and ear infection. As well as, bronchitis.:ywow:

 

[AdamJC]

Ah brilliant at least You got it resolved quickly! Wish the best to you & baby!