Re: Infection risk in school settings

[Guest guest]

im on mtx and work in a small chiropractc clinic. i chose it because i

figured people would reschedule if they were sick. i am on my 4th round of

antibiotics due to a sinus infection since the end of feb!! my nose itches so

bad i

want to take it off and throw it somewhere. maybe it's just a bad year for

sinus infections?? i don't know. but good luck to you

kathy in il

[Guest guest]

im on mtx and work in a small chiropractc clinic. i chose it because i

figured people would reschedule if they were sick. i am on my 4th round of

antibiotics due to a sinus infection since the end of feb!! my nose itches so

bad i

want to take it off and throw it somewhere. maybe it's just a bad year for

sinus infections?? i don't know. but good luck to you

kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Hi Deborah. Humira and MTX both increase your risks for infection, so

it could be medication related. It is recommended that humira be

discontinued if you have an active infection because it inhibits the

body's ability to fight the infection. Let your doctor know about your

infections so he can advise you if it's safe to take.

A study released in 2001 said that teachers get autoimmune diseases

more frequently. Your fears are understandable.

Research Shows Autoimmune Disease More Frequent Among Teachers

http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2001/011112/01111210.htm

a

On Apr 27, 2005, at 10:15 AM, dkj wrote:

>

> My question has to do with germs and in particular bacterial/fungal

> infections. I've had RA for about 3 years I'd guess, and I am an art

> teacher in an elementary school. I see close to 300 K-5 students a

> week. I have been on MTX (.6mg) and Humira (every 10 days) for close

> to two years now. This year (Sept-now) I have had 2 diagnosed sinus

> infections and have been generally sick a little more than in years

> past. (I was actually sick more the first two years I taught [which

> also happens to be when I developed RA], but seemed to have built up

> an immunity to most of what was going around. My husband and I are

> discussing whether I should continue to teach or find another job. I

> don't know if my fears re infections are founded or unfounded...

> anyone know?

> Thanks so much,

> Deborah

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Deborah. Humira and MTX both increase your risks for infection, so

it could be medication related. It is recommended that humira be

discontinued if you have an active infection because it inhibits the

body's ability to fight the infection. Let your doctor know about your

infections so he can advise you if it's safe to take.

A study released in 2001 said that teachers get autoimmune diseases

more frequently. Your fears are understandable.

Research Shows Autoimmune Disease More Frequent Among Teachers

http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2001/011112/01111210.htm

a

On Apr 27, 2005, at 10:15 AM, dkj wrote:

>

> My question has to do with germs and in particular bacterial/fungal

> infections. I've had RA for about 3 years I'd guess, and I am an art

> teacher in an elementary school. I see close to 300 K-5 students a

> week. I have been on MTX (.6mg) and Humira (every 10 days) for close

> to two years now. This year (Sept-now) I have had 2 diagnosed sinus

> infections and have been generally sick a little more than in years

> past. (I was actually sick more the first two years I taught [which

> also happens to be when I developed RA], but seemed to have built up

> an immunity to most of what was going around. My husband and I are

> discussing whether I should continue to teach or find another job. I

> don't know if my fears re infections are founded or unfounded...

> anyone know?

> Thanks so much,

> Deborah

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Shucks, I was thinking that all those years of teaching might have

built up my immunity to infections. Sue

On Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 11:34 AM, a wrote:

>

> Hi Deborah. Humira and MTX both increase your risks for infection, so

> it could be medication related. It is recommended that humira be

> discontinued if you have an active infection because it inhibits the

> body's ability to fight the infection. Let your doctor know about your

> infections so he can advise you if it's safe to take.

> A study released in 2001 said that teachers get autoimmune diseases

> more frequently. Your fears are understandable.

>

> Research Shows Autoimmune Disease More Frequent Among Teachers

> http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2001/011112/01111210.htm

[Guest guest]

Shucks, I was thinking that all those years of teaching might have

built up my immunity to infections. Sue

On Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 11:34 AM, a wrote:

>

> Hi Deborah. Humira and MTX both increase your risks for infection, so

> it could be medication related. It is recommended that humira be

> discontinued if you have an active infection because it inhibits the

> body's ability to fight the infection. Let your doctor know about your

> infections so he can advise you if it's safe to take.

> A study released in 2001 said that teachers get autoimmune diseases

> more frequently. Your fears are understandable.

>

> Research Shows Autoimmune Disease More Frequent Among Teachers

> http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2001/011112/01111210.htm