U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Troy, NY
A 30-year-old female asked:

Does having sjgren's or lupus mean that i'm immunecompromised or have a weak immune system? are infections more dangerous? currently not treated?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Your immune system is not weak, if anything it is overactive, however, paradoxically that does make you more susceptible to infections. Visit this site for additional information on this subject: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459437/ Wish you good health!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
Answered Dec 05, 2022
Thank

Related questions

A 39-year-old member asked:
My brother says I have a weak immune system because once in a while I get tooth infection? Is he right?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 48-year-old member asked:
I have an infection but my wounds heal slowly. I think I have a weak immune system? Any tests for that?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 48-year-old female asked:
I believe my CFS was triggered by a serious illness. I recovered from the illness, but CFS feels like I'm constantly sick, weak, achy. Are my flare up symptoms from new infections? Or is it my immune system reacting abnormally to everyday things?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old member asked:
What could cause both canker sores and a yeast infection? Could this be from a weak immune system?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A male asked:
Can I request immunology labs (t-cell count, IgA/G/M) if I suspect weak immune system due to frequent infections? My PCP dismissed them as unjustified
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Last updated Dec 5, 2022

Found in:

Infection›Weakness

People also asked

Positive ana 1:160 specific lupus test, negative i have muscle weakness rashes swollen eyelids, and pain in liver area. What other auto immune disease could i have?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Do yeast infections always mean something weak in the immune system?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Caught a yeast infection after having sex does this mean I have a weak immune system worried I have underlying cancer or something horrible help!
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Someone told me that methotrexate dose use for lupus is no big deal & pts on it are not considered immunocompromised. I'd appreciate your opinion.?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
If my lupus is "in remission" does that mean my immune system is functioning normally? Or will it still funct differently than a normal immune system?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.