Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/primary_immuno.cfm

Wow, scary. I have chronic renal failure so I experience a very tiny amount of what it sounds like you may experience on a regular basis. Renal failure (chronic, acute, total~dialysis) suppresses the immune system. I was always one of those people who was hale and hearty while others around me were dropping like flies from colds, flus, etc. Now I pick up everything -- I'm pretty much sick all winter, despite copious hand washing & sanitizing. But that sounds like a VERY small aspect of primary immunodeficiency, which can (among other things) turn into some serious autoimmune conditions.

Have you been dealing with this since you were a kid? I can imagine that would be tough on any kid -- you just want to be "normal" and be able to do all your friends do when you're a kid!