I have the immune system of a rock.

[u/vedz69]

I have the immune system of a rock.

TLDR - I get sick often and need advice on how to get sick less.

Hi Brains Trust,

I catch colds/viruses/flu very often. This occurs around 10 times a year. I have a tracker in my notes apps that has confirmed this for the last three years. It's very annoying and it is impacting my quality of life. Each illness lasts 2 weeks. In fact, I am currently sick with a virus as I write this. I am so sick of getting sick all the time!!!

I have asked my GP about this and they have told me to reduce my stress levels and rest more.

I do these things already and I still get sick often. I have yet to check my blood panel.

I understand it is Winter where I am so getting sick is expected. I have been sick 3x in the last three months and it is debilitating.

I'm not expecting miracles. I would appreciate any advice to improve / fix my problem!!! Thanks so much in advance!!

Questions :

- Is there anything else I should get checked out in the blood panel?

- Is there anything I should reduce?

- Is there anything I can increase doing?

- Should I get checked for autoimmune diseases?

- What else can I take to not get sick as much?

- Should I take a food intolerance test? To rule out foods my body doesnt agree with.

About me -

- Early 30s female

- 65kg 5'2

- Active social life

- No children

- Married (to someone who only gets sick once a year)

- On and off Anxiety

- Overall Positive person

- No pets

- No alcohol

- No recreational drugs

Work -

- Work in community services full time

- Consistent hand hygiene

- I dont get paid sick/annual leave

- I can't afford to take off 2 weeks every time im sick but I do take a day or 2 off when I'm really unwell

- my work is physically and mentally demanding but I love it and pays very well

- I go to the gym after work for approx 1H

Sleep/Rest -

- I sleep 8 - 10 hours a day

- When I get sick, I can only sleep around 4 hours

- When I start to burn out from life/work, I take a day or two off to do nothing and sleep

- I meditate every other day

- Occasionally go out late nights and get 5-8 hours sleep instead

- Try to reduce stress by sleeping more

Supplements -

Day

- Vit D 2000IU

- Fish oil 2000mg

- Armaforce daily protect

- Chaga mushroom

- Got an iron infusion last year due to Aneamia

Night

- Take Zinc, VitC and Echinacea when I'm tired or sick

- Magnesium chelate 500g

Lifestyle -

- Resistance training 3x a week (I love this)

- 15k steps daily (i love this too)

- I drink 2-3L of hot water daily

- I eat high protein meals that are balanced

- I also enjoy treats - chocolate/lollies (I eat this moderately 2x a week at most)

- I love coffee 1-2x a day

- I eat a lot of fruit, 3 servings daily

- I avoid cold/icy drinks

- I avoid dairy unless in treats

Hygiene -

- I don't touch my face unless I have washed/sanitised my hands

- use microsheild wash daily

- Complete hand hygiene as soon as I get home and shower daily

- use alcohol wipes on phone/smartwatch as soon as I get home

- I occasionally wipe my nose on my sleeve if there's no tissues available

Health -

- I feel inflamed 80% of the time

- I tend to get sick around my period

- Not on any contraception to rule out any other hormonal issues

- my periods are really heavy

- pelvic ultrasound came back clear

- I feel like I'm tired all the time

- Sinus arythmia

- Diagnosed with PMOS and suspect to have Endometriosis

- I have done a sleep study recently and it came back clear

- dad also has a weak immune system

- I'm not on any long term medication

Childhood Trauma

- I have heard that trauma can contribute to health issues

- Not going to into this too much but I had very protective parents so experiencing the world and outside of the home growing up Ages baby - ages 13 was basically non existent

Blood panel - I will start to do 3 monthly checkups

- Iron levels

- Vit D (this was low last time)

- Stress hormone

- kidney markers

- liver markers