I'm not sure if all the stress is causing my drop in Immunoglobulin A, or if it's always been this way. I've been struggling to stay healthy for the last several years. Every time I get a small cold, it always turns into a horrible sinus infection. I've had my current sinus infection for 5 almost 6 weeks. It has been hard to study and focus on school.
I've been on three courses of antibiotics (Cephalosporins and Augmentin two different strengths). I am also currently on anti-fungal suppression therapy for the last 12 months. A blood test was done on my immunoglobulin levels. The test revealed that my IgA is almost gone, its below 5.
The doctor also said that it would be good for me to try and cut my stress in half, but he knows it probably isn't possible. I recently revisited and he wants me to have genetic testing for STAT III deficiency. It could be a genetic reason for my susceptibility to infections. I'll find out more soon.
