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Originally Posted by whirlwind123
Does the myasthenia lower my immunity to all infections? I can't believ I got pneumonia as quick as I did, I started coughing on a Sunday and by wednesday I was diagnosed with pneumonia., is this going to be an example of me getting sick with everything.? It is hard where I work to avoid germs that people have., any suggestions., i wash my hands constantly , drink alot of fluids etc.
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Yeah of course this disease weakens your immune system. It is an AUTO immune disease. Especially if you are on Prednisone, imuran, cellcept, etc because those immunosuppressants lower your ability to fight infections even more.