I find that I'm ill or have a cold every month or two of the year but on paper there's no reason why and I wasn't sure if it's linked to HS. I can get run down during a flare up or even when I don't have one. It feels like my body has this invisible limit and after a couple of weeks functioning normally I get ill and put back to square 1.
Yes, experiencing frequent illness alongside HS is something many people deal with. One myHSteam member shared that when they're exposed to someone with a virus, they don't get as sick as others but may experience mild symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and swollen lymph nodes.
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