• COVID-19

    Posted by friendlyneighborhoodataxian on March 6, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    So… how worried should we be? I’ve heard getting infected would only be bad for people with “underlying health conditions” – FA is definitely that, but it doesn’t affect the immune system. Are we at higher risk than the general population?

    frankie-p replied 4 years ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • frankie-p

    Member
    March 9, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    Hi Katherine!

    Although I may not be able to scientifically answer your question, I think that you were at risk just like the “normal“ population.

    From previous conversations and talking to other FA patients, whenever a person with FA contracts a common cold or flu, symptoms seem to get worse. Although I don’t think you are more susceptible to catching it, I think FA symptoms will affect your body if you do catch coronavirus.

    Is there a member, I am not a doctor and this is from my own personal information. Please contact your health professional via email or appointment to ask more questions and to get a better idea. I hope this somewhat helps

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