Im taking immunosuppressants. Does this mean I will always get lots of infections?
Once the disease is controlled and your medication is at maintenance level, you should not get noticeably more infections than anyone else. But because you are immunosuppressed it can be harder to get over them. For example, a bad cold may be a lot worse for someone on immunosuppressives and may take a lot longer to get better. You should try not to get dirt in any cuts or wounds. See your GP if youre worried about how something is healing. Coming into contact with Chicken Pox can be dangerous if you have not had it before because it is more severe in immunosuppressed people. If this happens, and you start to feel ill, go to your GP immediately.
