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My First Cold As A Celiac

HumanDecency

By HumanDecency
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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HumanDecency Contributor
HumanDecency
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So I think I am coming down with my first cold/flu as a celiac. Is there anything different I should know? Will this take longer to heal from? Is it particularly dangerous for us since we have a lowered immune system?

 

 

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w8in4dave Community Regular
w8in4dave
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Wow I have never thought of that .. I wonder also. Right now my allergies are full blown!! 

shadowicewolf Proficient
shadowicewolf
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I found that whenever i caught a cold, it pretty much ended up going away far quicker than normal.

HumanDecency Contributor
HumanDecency
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Shadowicewolf, was that pre or post recovery?
 
Thanks!
 
jesse
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moosemalibu
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This source says that your immune system is not affected by Celiacs and in fact it may be stronger because of it.

shadowicewolf Proficient
shadowicewolf
Posted

After i was dx'd :) its been about two years now.

love2travel Mentor
love2travel
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I used to get two colds a year pre dx. Have not had a cold now for two years (dx three years ago)! Hope the same for you, too.

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bartfull Rising Star
bartfull
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And with your celiac in mind, you are much more likely to wash your hands more often which means you won't get as many colds. :)

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