Kayti,

I have the same problem. I get sick very easily. If my husband is around me with a cold for a few minutes I will get it the next day and it usually takes me twice as long getting rid of it. I would speak to your doctor about the over the counter remedies for helping your immune system. I may have to do that this winter :( . They are trying to link Endometriosis as a Immune disease. Trust me though I know many Endo sisters that have this same problem. Its not all in your head. :)

HUGS
Ashley Nicole

Yep, my boyfriend always pokes fun at me because my immune system is so bad. (it's not anything mean, just being silly, because I know it's true...haha) But yes, they really should do more research on the auto-immune qualities of endo, but they don't.

--Tye

Its true with just about any disease someone has; their immune system will be totally out of whack =/

Having a family history of different auto immune diseases doesn't help any either! lol

Thanks..... Now I don't feel like such a lil weakling lol. I hate being treated like the little fragile one cos the endo has made my poor body so weak. I spose all we can do is take what we are handed and soldier on.
Does anyone know of a good OTC immunity builder?

There's a few things you can do to boost your immune system. A major one, get a good probiotic daily! The gut houses the primary immune response, and it is vital to keep it functioning as well as possible. Avoid sugar in diet, it interferes with immune system. Same goes for preservatives. And add some (natural, not synthetic!) immune boosters, such as cod liver oil, elderberry & zinc etc which help prevent and lessen the duration of illness.

endo involved both under-functioning of the immune system (body should recognize that tissue as matter-out-of-place and eat it up, and isn't doing that) and over-action (all that inflammatory action!). it isn't wise to simply "boost the immune system" because this can increase the inflammatory response.

i would suggest that you speak with a nutritionist, naturopath, or herbalist who can see your unique body and life and make recommendations for your unique state of health!

and of course, proper rest, good nutrition, and exercise bring any body into best health!

good luck.

Hey Katie,

I get sick all the time too. I have Celiac and Hyperthyroidism as well which are autoimmune diseases, so I think endo might very well be autoimmune related too. I get sick CONSTANTLY. I have a naturopath now and his suggestions have helped me a lot. I also started trying to drink smoothies everyday with emergen-C immune booster in them and that has helped me A LOT. My family swears by emergen-c, you should definitely look into it! It can also help to have a full panel to see what vitamins you are lacking, I'm personally low in Iron and Vitamins A, C, and D, so supplementing what you are lacking can help too. Hope this helps!

I have always had a compromised immune system. My husband jokes that something happened at birth. I often feel like I'm going crazy because I am usually sick 90% of the time..I have definitely read articles connecting endometriosis to immune deficiency disorders.

Yes, I get sick at the drop of a hat. I'm currently sick for the 2nd time in two weeks.

yes, i suffered for over a month from a bad case of pneumonia and bronchitis... it was bad.

Yes, I get all the colds of the year too. I think it is mostly because of the constant inflammation. Healthy eating and a lot of rest are working for me.