Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What medication can i get to boost my immune system as i often get sick...i don't have any allergies but also im not picking up any weight even though i eat a lot ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No. Not that simple.: Also, many "non-medical" supplements, foods, herbs, and techniques are claimed to "boost" the immune system, but none have been proven effective. The immune system is complex, and "boosting" it to make it act stronger is not always a good thing. In conditions like arthritis, thyroid disease, diabetes type 1, lupus, eczema, etc..., the immune system is over-acting and damaging the patient's organs.
Answered 11/10/2017
484 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What's the best thing you can do to boost your immune system . I have hypothyroidism and allergies does that mean that my immune is system is low ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Are anti histamines immunosuppressants? Like, will taking Claritin for my allergies suppress my immune response if I get sick?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Even though allergies activate the immune system, why can they be fatal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can allergies cause your immune system to not work well vs fighting off a sickness?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could treating yourself better and strengthening your immune system help with allergies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have allergies all yr long. Does that mean my immune system is extra vigilant to all invaders or does it mean that I am more likely to get sick?
I have bad allergies. If allergies are caused by overactive immune system, why do I get sick so easy? 2 staph, sinus infect, HPV, MANY colds & flu.
Hello! Had a stomach bug for a week a couple weeks ago. Much better but now I have a sore throat, runny nose, sneezing,99 temp,very minor fatigue. Can I catch another cold this quickly? Google said low immune system but I hardly get sick. Allergies?
What's the best way to boost your immune system to fight off a cold, allergy, or flu if you have an autoimmune disease?
Does having psoriasis or seasonal allergies make the immune system more vulnerable to getting sick such as the flu or COVID-19?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
