Common Variable Immunodeficiency Support Group

Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a group of 20-30 primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) which have a common set of symptoms but with different underlying causes. CVID's underlying causes are different, but the result of these are that the body doesn't produce sufficient antibodies in response to exposure to pathogens.

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Norovirus

tamiller30022
tamiller30022
Hi I just have a general question about stomach viruses. I seem to be pretty controlled on my meds when it comes to infections. I maybe get 3 or 4 a year. However I seem to have no immunity when it comes to stomach viruses. When I get one to completely incapacitates me and I usually end up in the hospital from dehydration.

I'm really worried about this latest norovirus. Anyone else have similar issues when it comes to stomach viruses?

Thanks,

Tammy
kelli1b
kelli1b
I know PCon's family gets hit HARD with the stomach stuff...well all the stuff but i think she is particularly sensitive and doesn't even eat out in public restaurants.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yep stomach junk hits me often. Just had a stomach bug last wk. hoping it bypasses our house! As Kelli said I rarely eat out, just not worth into me.
VTLight
VTLight
Hi Tammy,
Stomach issues and frequent food poisoning were my first CVID symptoms. My understanding is IgA protects the gut and most IVIGs contain mainly IgG still leaving the gut sensitive. For me, I also developed a gluten intolerance with the CVID onset. I am hypervigilent of my food and avoid uncontrolled or possibly contaminated food... I frequently get sick even at nice restaraunts... I avoid buffets, salad bars, any food not freshly prepared, and seafood from unknown sources. I am also skeptical of leftovers. Like others, I find I stay healthier if I am able to prepare my own food. Good luck!
carlsonamy
carlsonamy
My family just had the stomach virus and it was pretty awful for the first 6 hours or so, and then we had a fever for about a day and a half. This one seemed short lived and so just keep drinking water if you get it and you might be alright. Hopefully you wont get it:)