Why do some people with autoimmune diseases have a problem with supplements that strengthen the immune system.?
Autoimmune disorders are caused by the immune system being hyperactive in a way – instead of attacking germs, they attack the body. Taking something to INCREASE the immune system is the last thing that someone with an autoimmune disorder would typically want to do….especially anything that increases macrophagic*** activity… So yes, suppressing the immune response – would be what you want to do… Stop taking anything that would increase immunity for 3 months and then follow your doctors suggestion for the hormone titration. *** macrophages are part of the immune system that stimulate interleukin-1, it sounds the trumpet for the immune system to be on high alert – and in the case of those with autoimmune disorders, that means a sharp increase in symptom aggravation. In case you want to learn more… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrophage Herbs that would do that include Astragulus, echinecea, guggul, nettle, (and
