Re: Very Sick or at least I think so

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I don't understand that statement that because of an autoimmune disorder you

can't get sick... True the immune system is over active, but only in regard

to specific antibodies being produced such as in Hashimoto's.. the immune

system is only active with regard to its attacking the thyroid...

C.

Very Sick or at least I think so

> Hi all, I don't mean to sound like a baby, but I think I am really

> sick right now. I took a cold a few days ago, started with a runny

> nose, and sneezing. Now it has progressed to almost constant coughing,

> my chest is burning, I can't take a deep breath, if I move around I

> " pant " because of shortness of breath, I have an earache, and a sore

> throat. Also the pink discoloration on my cheeks and across my nose

> are becoming slightly raised. I also have a terrible headache.

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> All of this is on top of the joint pain, muscle weakness, and

> everything else that is going on. I can't get in to see my PCP until

> Thurs., I had an appointment with a Neurologist tomorrow due to the

> headaches and coordination problems, but I will probably cancel that

> due to the way I feel.

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> I remember a friend making a comment one time that since I had an

> autoimmune disorder I would never get or rarely get a normal sickness,

> due to my " hyperactive immune system " , so I should not worry about my

> health. But right now I am miserable and a little worried.

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> I better go now, I feel terrible. I'm going to lie down for a little

> while.

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> Hope to be back soon.

> Therashaetha

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