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Has anyone experienced repeated infections while taking SKYRIZI

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@beachesanddreams I agree with @becsbuddy and her suggestions. Most medications taken for autoimmune conditions may not be the direct cause of infections but they do lower your immune system, which in turn leaves you vulnerable to infections. So wearing a mask and everything else suggested definitely could help.

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beachesanddreams | @beachesanddreams | 6 days ago

@rashida Thank you, Rashida. It’s frustrating because it’s hard to know, isn’t it?

My rheumatologist insists these infections (with fever, no less) have nothing to do with the SKYRIZI, but all I know is that prior to starting, I haven’t been sick at all for three whole years.

This year, three infections in 7 months.

So while on one hand I understand that ok, maybe I’m just having a bad year here, on the other is the addition of the one thing that, well, causes infections. 🙃

I am doing my level best to not let the anxiety take over. I do lots of deep breathing, meditation, music, and I love journaling.

But I won’t lie: I don't want to take the next dose. I feel like I’ll be lying in wait for another illness.

Positive thoughts. That’s what I’m striving for. I hope you’re having a restful weekend, Rashida. 💛

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