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Does autoimmune disease = immunocompromised?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Mar 21, 2022 | Replies (33)

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@ddwilliams Great question! @johnbishop s articles are very interesting, but I would also say to check with the doctor, just to be safe. Many people with autoimmune diseases are treated with steroids and/or chemotherapy drugs. These make us very immunocompromised. Your doctor will know the medications that you’re on and what your lab values are so they will have the best answer for you. All the best to you!

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Interesting.........what if one was (over)treated with antibiotics back in the 1990s when they didn't know the dangers that they know today about how antibiotics hurt the good bacteria in our guts? Could this contribute to one having a weakened immune system? If not, it is good to rule this out.