Welcome to Natural MD Radio, your place to hear the whole truth on health and medicine for women and children and get the tools you need to take back your health naturally starting now. I'm Dr. Aviva, given that I'm 56 and have Hashimoto, am I at higher risk for getting COVID-19?

Should those of us with autoimmune conditions consider that to be an underlying condition

that puts us at higher risk of having a more severe reaction if infected with this

coronavirus. Thank you so much for your help and balanced information in this

time. Sincerely, J.M. Many of you with autoimmune diseases have written to me with worries about an increasing risk

of contracting SARS COV2 or developing severe COVID-19. I know it's scary to hear about immunosuppression, high-risk and

COVID-19 in one breath and wonder if that applies to you. In today's

podcast, episode 126 of Natural MD Radio I address the overall risks of COVID-19

with various autoimmune conditions as well as the risk for those of you on

specific immunosuppressive medications.

This information is not meant to replace your doctor's advice and should merely serve as a starting

point for a conversation with your health care provider and to raise your personal health

awareness and answer some questions.

I hope it also provides you with a sense of support and

reassurance.

I'm Dr. Aviva Ram and welcome to Natural MD Radio.

Immunosuppression is a general term

that describes the lack of an appropriate response

by the body to fighting diseases and organisms

that may be harmful, like viruses and certain bacteria.

Having a weakened immune system can occur for many reasons, including certain medications,

recent surgeries, age, genetics, or having a chronic illness.

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