Immune system suppressed
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Immune system suppressed
I'm on day 10 and have caught a horrible cold. Is immune system suppression apart of withdrawals/recovery or did I just catch a cold? I rarely ever get sick. I feel terrible today but I will take this over a hangover any day!
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I found I bounced back more quickly that I had in years. I got sick on a Saturday about 4 months in. I cancelled all my Monday appts because I was sure I wouldn't be up to them. I was shocked that I got better so quickly, and that I could have gone to my appts.
I think a lot goes on with our physiology in early recovery. I have heard someone liken it to a swan on a lake that looks like it is moving slowly yet it is paddling furiously beneath the surface. It takes a while for our bodies to figure out that another dousing of toxic liquids isn't about to happen. Take care of yourself!!!
I think a lot goes on with our physiology in early recovery. I have heard someone liken it to a swan on a lake that looks like it is moving slowly yet it is paddling furiously beneath the surface. It takes a while for our bodies to figure out that another dousing of toxic liquids isn't about to happen. Take care of yourself!!!
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It stands to reason that your body is a little confused/ overwhelmed at the moment. But even if that's not the case "Tis the season" for flu!
Like Jaynie, I was surprised when I got sick recently- it was MUCH shorter lived/less intense than anything I've had in AGES. I had pneumonia TWICE last year- drank/smoked right through it... no bueno.
Like Jaynie, I was surprised when I got sick recently- it was MUCH shorter lived/less intense than anything I've had in AGES. I had pneumonia TWICE last year- drank/smoked right through it... no bueno.
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It's an interesting question as most trials show that drinking heavily suppresses immunity but the stress of withdrawl or early sobriety certainly gives the impression that colds are quick to show.
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A lot of people get sick in early recovery - no sure of the science behind it but it stands to reason to me that my immune system might be a little low - withdrawal is stressful, physically and mentally.
Hope you feel better soon Jill
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Hope you feel better soon Jill
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if you were drinking, yes, alcohol disrupts the entire digestive system, and our immune system is mostly made from the digestive tract......
see a doctor and be honest, maybe they can help you or send you to a nutritionist
When I drank, I used alcohol to treat everything, so I really didn't acknowledge when I was truly ill....
see a doctor and be honest, maybe they can help you or send you to a nutritionist
When I drank, I used alcohol to treat everything, so I really didn't acknowledge when I was truly ill....
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