Overall immune system

[User8011]

I've had mild plaque psoriasis for about 18 years (elbows, knees ankles) and only recently started really looking to understand it, as it (luckily) doesn't severely affect my daily life.

One thing I've come to realize, is my immune system is generally way worse than the average person when it comes to flu/cold. I get sick more often and more severely than most people. Anyone else notice this? Can/is it attributed to psoriasis? Or am I just a wuss?

[User8011]

I should mention, I know psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.

[Fred]

I've never found my immune system to be any worse than anyone else when it comes to cold or flu. I have never got a cold or flu worse than my Wife, and I have been on Bios for around 10 years which they say can weaken your immune system.

But we are all different, as for if you are a "Wuss" I couldn't possibly comment as we have only just met.  

Welcome to Psoriasis Club by the way.  

[jiml]

I've had mild plaque psoriasis for about 18 years (elbows, knees ankles) and only recently started really looking to understand it, as it (luckily) doesn't severely affect my daily life.

One thing I've come to realize, is my immune system is generally way worse than the average person when it comes to flu/cold. I get sick more often and more severely than most people. Anyone else notice this? Can/is it attributed to psoriasis? Or am I just a wuss?

Hi and   to the club  you should find plenty of information about psoriasis in the health boards, and can read other members experiences of how the disease affects their lives and how they deal with it
We are a friendly group of sufferers and you will find there is no spam or advertising here so what you read here is genuine sufferers experiences
We have a great off topic section if you just want to get away from psoriasis pop in....there are lots of things to help break the ice

As for having a low immunity I have probably less colds and infections than the rest of my family so I don't think it's caused by psoriasis ....you are probably just susceptible to infections we are all different

It's good it doesn't affect your daily life let's hope it stays that way for you  

[Caroline]

Also a welcome from me.

And I am like the others, certainly no more colds/flu’s than other people, maybe even less.

Did your have your blood work done and does it show deviations from the average?


Caroline

[Raxyl]

Hello and welcome, personally I have never noticed a link between my P and illness. I find I tend to be less likely to get colds/flu etc than those around me.

[Turnedlight]

I’ve always thought I get fewer colds etc than others, and when I do they’re often milder and shorter lived. Even seems to be the case while on Psoriasis meds. Hoping it stays that way..

[Imapsomom]

Or am I just a wuss?

I read this and instantly thought you must be a fellow Canuck. Welcome! I’m psoriasisless but found this awesome community to help my son.