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Does autoimmune disease = immunocompromised?

Posted by ddwilliams @ddwilliams, Mar 12, 2020

Does having an autoimmune disease (PSC specifically) mean that you should avoid situations with other immunocompromised individuals? Yes, this is coming up because of coronavirus, but good to know for the future guidance anyway. The PSC'er has not had a transplant and is otherwise healthy. I'm just not clear if autoimmune = immunocompromised. Thank you in advance.

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markymark911 | @markymark911 | Apr 17, 2020

I'm wondering if I am in the correct discussion area, and if so, my question has to do with, am I at Higher risk to COVID 19 having Lichens Planus?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 17, 2020
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I'm wondering if I am in the correct discussion area, and if so, my question has to do with, am I at Higher risk to COVID 19 having Lichens Planus?

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Hi @markymark911 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about autoimmune diseases and COVID-19. I did this so that you can meet others who were asking a similar question about whether an autoimmune disease, such as lichen planus, might put you in a higher risk category for COVID-19.

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Phylis | @sanny | Mar 21, 2022
In reply to @becsbuddy "@ddwilliams Great question! @johnbishop s articles are very interesting, but I would also say to check..." + (show)
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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.

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