Boosting immune system.

[21Rosie]

Hoping someone can help me if they’ve used Reishi or Astragalus to boost their immune system ? How has it been of help ? I’m currently taking 90mcg Pegasys weekly and certainly has lowered my platelets but WCC and neutrophils too !

[Mostew]

I’ve taken Reishi. . Now taking Coriolus.

It’s hard to say what it’s doing. I just know I feel ok . Enough energy etc.

STILL postponing meds …. Apart from aspirin …

Has someone recommended it for you ?

[hunter5582 in reply to Mostew]

My Integrative Med co also recommended Coriolis if the Reishi-Astragalus was not enough. Sometimes complimentary health interventions really do work.

[hunter5582]

I am taking both Reishi and Astragalus under the direction of my Integrative medicine doc to boost my immune system as I too have some immune system suppression due to Pegasys. I have only added the supplements a bout 6 weeks ago and nly had one more CBC, but it does seem to be helping. You can look at my last post on this topic for specifics.

My primary take at this point is that these supplements will do no harm and may in fact help boost our immune system. It was my Lymphocytes (anti-viral cells) that took the biggest hit, which is not so good these days. They are up just a bit.

Hope that helps.

[21Rosie in reply to hunter5582]

Thank youHunter and Mostew.Anything that can boost immunity is a plus in my book.Scary not knowing if AZ is working along with lowered counts makes me very nervous. Here in Sydney we are in lockdown and have been for the last 6 weeks with another 6 forecast. The threat with this Delta variant is very real unfortunately. I think learning to live with ET (and other health issues) is quite enough to deal with.

I really appreciate the group knowledge and support here.

Rosie

[Wyebird]

That will be interesting to know snout as I’m in the same position. I will read your reply’s enthusiastically