Hi everyone.
Have any of you had any discussions with your medical team with respect to the efficacy of the Covid vaccines for people with compromised immune systems and COPD. I have COPD as well as having a stem cell transplant due to multiple myeloma. I have been in remission for 8 years but it is usual that people like me have a compromised immune system. I am not sure whether this results in lower antibody results after vaccination.
I have Bronchiectasis and caught Covid in hospital while on high dose steroids for Nephrotic Syndrome . Had both doses of Pfizer in Feb & May and then an antibody tests few weeks later and it showed positive for antibodies which is a relief as still on Prednisolone. Of course it could have made those antibodies back in Dec when had Covid but I was very unwell with the kidney stuff at the time so who knows ?
Not had a specific discussion just be extra cautious any one who was advised to Shield.
You may want to look at video link from this page:
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I have multiple chronic illness risks for covid, I've had both vaccines of Pfizer.
I think the general theory / advice is, you are more protected having the vaccines than if you don't have the vaccines. Or other way round you are more at risk of severe illness from covid if you don't have the vaccine.
But yes for you personally you will need to check with your own consultant/s if you are concerned either way.
link from May 2021 - immuno suppressed were advised to have the vaccine at earliest as a priority in UK.
gov.uk/government/news/new-...
But whichever country you reside will have their own rules and recommendations.
Keep well and safe.
lung Canada have some info:
lung.ca/lung-health/lung-di...
you may want to check .gov.ca also for info
Good article
I have to stay shielding as due to having rituximab infusions the vaccine has had no effect on my immune system - I have tested negative for antibodies created by vaccine twice. All my consultants can say is stay safe. Minimum contact with people and then only outside and at a distance. Definitely no public transport and avoid indoor spaces.
Hi thereIt really depends on the type of immune issues you have. For most people with normal immunity, they will make antibodies, T cells and B cells via the vaccine and should therefore be protected, whatever the underlying condition.
If you are taking an immuno suppressant drug, your immune system will be compromised and you’d need to check with your doctor about the vaccine.
If you are under an immunology team and have an immune deficiency or antibody deficiency , some people are making antibodies and some are not. PID Uk is the organisation for this group and there is an active Facebook group where people talk about this stuff.
I hope that helps.
Thank you. Not on these drugs presently.
I am immune compromised from rituximab. I have been tested for antibodies and this has come back positive. However I understand these may have come from the immunoglobulin I inject every week as it’s a human product. As Hellodolly said PID is a good place to check out. Sadly I do know of immunocompromised people who are testing negative. There’s plenty of trials going on at the moment. One is looking at a nasal spray and another looking at trialing a third jab in the autumn.
I have bronchiectasis and rheumatoid arthritis and on methorexate which stops your immune system working so will probably be at risk. Nobody has spoken to me about this. I would imagine its the same as when you have an infection, stop taking the methotexate until better, then restart. I dont think there is alot they can say, nobody knows how bad you will be if you get it, so just be careful and follow the rules, mask, handwash, distance . I have had both jabs, it would be silly not to x
Hello macnsyl , 😊👋
I am also on a high volume of immunosuppressive drugs. I had a lung transplant almost two years ago. Unfortunately, a majority of us appear not retain antibodies. I am part of an online transplant forum based in the U.S. Many of the transplant patients ask for and receive antibody tests after their vaccinations. Very disappointingly the percentage that retain antibodies is low. The advise from the transplant hospitals right now is to continue with precautions, which I guess we would do anyway as we are vulnerable. P.S. This does not mean you definitely won't have antibodies. 😊
Take care.
Cas 🌿
Thanks for the reply. No I am not on immure suppressive drugs. I had a stem cell transplant 7 years ago. Because the procedure kills your immune sytem with chemo the allows it to come back thanks to the stem cells, your system never achieves the same quality of immunity. I also have COPD, Multiple myeloma (in submission), diabetes. and overweight. Not a good recipe for Covid.
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