hi are we classed as high risk with the coronavirus
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Yes. Especially if we take immune system suppressing medications.
As far as I'm concerned yes we are high risk especially if we take immunosuppression drugs. Stay safe x
Yes. As others have said, especially if we take immune suppressants and also if there is any major organ involvement. Anyone who would be advised to have a seasonal flu jab is considered at risk. As Behcets is autoimmune/ autoinflammatory I have read (from reliable medical sources and not social media or tabloids) that it is thought that these type of conditions can trigger sepsis in covid 19 as the immune system goes into overdrive to try to clear the virus. I hope this helps. Stay as healthy and safe as possible everyone. Good luck and best wishes.
Do you know if otezla is an immunosuppressant?
Hi. I take cochicine is that classes as an immune suppressant? Please help! Xx
No, it’s not considered an immunosuppressant although technically it does inhibit neutrophils in particular and has anti inflammatory properties. I would not think that it lowers your immunity and it may even help with the inflammatory responses should you catch the virus. But this is just my opinion, I’m not a doctor so please check with an immunologist!
