Pregnancy and illnesses

I have had Alopecia Universalus for about 19 years. I am 8 weeks pregnant and I feel that my immune system has shut down. Week after week I get sick with something new. I used to RARELY get sick before....

Has anyone else had this experience while being pregnant of getting sick more. I see in some of the posts that pregnancy is a natural immunosuppressant...do I just need to start being EXTRA careful about picking up illnesses now???

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Permalink Reply by Amy on January 20, 2011 at 11:21pm
This is a great question! I too have AU, not pregnant, but am starting to think about it. Before the hair loss, I was relatively healthy. Had the occasional flu or cold, but was never constantly sick. I find that now I get everything. I'm a teacher, so I am surrounded by germs daily and there is no way around it. I've been thinking about when I do get pregnant and how I'll be able to stay healthy enough to work.

P.S.- Love your profile picture! We had the same wedding colours!
Permalink Reply by Jennifer on January 21, 2011 at 3:58pm
I have been AU for about 13 years and I rarely get sick.

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