Sick and tired of being sick sick and tired!

[KLynVin]

Hey there friends! I'm new to the fourm and happy to have a means to learn and gain tips from others who "feel my pain"... With that being said, I need your help! My question isn't specifically about stomach issues but more about the immune system. Since becoming diagnosed with Crohns in 2011, I thought that id only be struggling with digestive proplems. The last 3 years though I have been introduced to even more problems!...

I'm never well. I catch colds left and right, and no matter how much I sleep, how many vitamins I take, or medicine I drink, my colds ALWAYS turn into infection. I get Strep throat, sinus infections, ear infections, and bronchitis regularly. (Not to mention headaches, extreme tiredness and fatigue are an everyday occurance as well!) My doctor knows I have an autoimmune disorder but isn't giving me many preventitive measures to ward off illnesses or boost my immune system. I am constantly sick, and its getting to a point where I am becoming overwhelmed. I don't want these problems to rule my life or cause me depression. I have always been an upbeat person, but this disease and all of its side effects are changing me for the worse.

Any help on preventitive measures, medications, immune boosters, and ways to fight fatigue would be GREATLY apreciated!

kristy

 

[Surrey89]

Hey Kristy, I went through a similar fight with various colds and flus and just about every little thing most people have no trouble fighting off. For me it started when I was on a trial drug which severely lowered my immune system causing me to get sick once or even twice a month. It got to a point for me where I had to tell my doctor that the drug I was currently on wasn't helping but making me worse than I was before. It took me a while to figure out the medication was not working for me because it's hard to admit defeat when there is only a limited number of treatments available but if you are suffering from consistent discomfort then it's time to let your doctor know to move on to your next option.
Biggest thing to a avoid is high traffic areas like subway stations and busses because you are at a higher risk of catching something. Another great thing is to try and wash your hands everywhere you go because you are constantly in contact with things such as your phone, wallet/ purse, money etc.
Hope this helps!
Ajay