immune system

[Toiletseat]

I am on immune suppressants, Is it advisable to take vitamins to help immune system fight against Cold and flu therefore also general Feeling crappy. Thank you for advice in advanc

[KittyJ]

That’s a question for your doctors as we can’t advise on what you can take. What meds are you on as what you could take would be affected by that too.

[AgedCrone]

Everybody is different….you must ask your doctor who knows from looking at your blood test results if you need to supplement your every day diet with anything. It’s an old wives’ tale that everybody needs to take extra vitamins.

On this site we cannot advise anybody to take any medications.…in fact it is dangerous to do so.

Please see your practice nurse….she will know if you need to see your doctor to get professional medical advice.

[HappykindaGal]

I take vitamin D, C and a couple of others. No idea if it keeps colds at bay but I rarely catch one. So maybe 😊

[AgedCrone in reply to HappykindaGal]

Do you know I reckon RA cured me of colds….I was diagnosed 20+ years ago & I can’t remember having a cold since.

But I still get Hayfever…thanks to my wonky immune system.

Virus-v- Allergy?

[Dawn7]

Best to speak to the Doctor. I have just had a phone call to say my iron levels are elevated and need another blood test to see if it is an anomaly - the Doctor did say one thing that can be a contributory factor is supplements - such as mutlivitamins, vitamins, for instance, I didnt realise vit c increases absorption of iron for instance, which is OK if your inron levels are low or in a healthy range but it your iron saturations are high, this can cause a serious problem - who knew! so, please check with your doctor, we are each unique wonderfully made individuals that need individual care🙂