Re: ENBREL AND COLDS - Along this topic

[Guest guest]

I have a question that is along this topic of Enbrel or Humira and

colds. What doctor are you suppose to see? Do you call your rheumy?

Or your primary doctor?

I just had my Humira dosage frequency increased and I have noticed a

sore throat especially in the morning, sinus congestion, and my

stomach has been upset. My son, who is 5, has been sick for 3 weeks.

I took him back to his peditrician, but I also made an appointment

with my doctor this past Friday. I had called my rheumy, but she is

out of town until this Wednesday. So, the doctor I saw, was more

interested in wanting to know how I got this disease. She could not

understand how someone could just " all the sudden " get this. As she

poked and proded and I kept tell her, duh, I have Fibro, needless to

say, she told me she does not give out narcotics, which I was not

looking for. I wanted to make sure I did not have a sinus infection

or something, so it was a wasted visit, which I guess somehow, I knew

it would be.

I have read the warning sheet, which Humira, how do you know when you

are getting sick vs side effects. Sorry, still trying to figure this

out. So, do you see your rheumy when you are sick? Confused........

Debbie

[Guest guest]

I tend toward sinus infections since on Enbrel. One thing I find

helpful is using a Rhino Horn (which I prefer) or Neti Pot type thing

to rinse my nasal passages during cold & flu season. Sometimes it can

stave off infections for me.

-Marietta

> Hi Debbie

> This time of year is a time especially for more allergies and colds.

> I am also suppose to go on antibiotics right away. when I feel it is

> getting worse or go off enbrel for a few weeks for my immune system

to work

> I also have sore throats this time of year ( I have been on enbrel

for

> many years)

[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie

This time of year is a time especially for more allergies and colds.

I am also suppose to go on antibiotics right away. when I feel it is

getting worse or go off enbrel for a few weeks for my immune system to work

I also have sore throats this time of year ( I have been on enbrel for

many years) and I am not sure where you live but I would suggest closing

windows at night now

If you are at a rheumatoligist he will have his own way that you need to

respond .and you should discuss that with him

Its your own experience and if you are feeling ill quickly and with

fevers then please call him . I don't know how often you see your doctor

I am at mine every 3 to 4 weeks and my experience is if I am feeling ill

and I am getting worse I call and get antibiotics. If I feel it is

allergies I don't

I would see your rheumatoligist and if you don't have one I would try

to get to one here

This group is good for getting you to a good doctor if you don't have

one or you really need to get a better one

There is no better advertising then a satisfied patient

June

e: ENBREL AND COLDS - Along this topic

Posted by: " Debbie " n2beingme@... n2beingme

Mon Oct 2, 2006 2:40 pm (PST)

I have a question that is along this topic of Enbrel or Humira and

colds. What doctor are you suppose to see? Do you call your rheumy?

Or your primary doctor?

I just had my Humira dosage frequency increased and I have noticed a

sore throat especially in the morning, sinus congestion, and my

stomach has been upset. My son, who is 5, has been sick for 3 weeks.

I took him back to his peditrician, but I also made an appointment

with my doctor this past Friday. I had called my rheumy, but she is

out of town until this Wednesday. So, the doctor I saw, was more

interested in wanting to know how I got this disease. She could not

understand how someone could just " all the sudden " get this. As she

poked and proded and I kept tell her, duh, I have Fibro, needless to

say, she told me she does not give out narcotics, which I was not

looking for. I wanted to make sure I did not have a sinus infection

or something, so it was a wasted visit, which I guess somehow, I knew

it would be.

I have read the warning sheet, which Humira, how do you know when you

are getting sick vs side effects. Sorry, still trying to figure this

out. So, do you see your rheumy when you are sick? Confused........

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/3/2006 2:22:17 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

mariettashirk@... writes:

One thing I find

helpful is using a Rhino Horn (which I prefer) or Neti Pot type thing

to rinse my nasal passages during cold & flu season. Sometimes it can

stave off infections for me

Another thing that works for me...a 50:50 blend of saltwater and Alkalol,

used as gargle and nose spray at the slightest sign of any sore throat or stuffy

nose. Alkalol is OTC but not usually stocked, it has to be ordered. It's

homeopathic. Together they are great mucus busters. Mucus is where the

germs " germinate " so if you can eliminate the mucus early on, you can sometimes

stave off the cold.

For the last 3 weeks, EVERYONE at work has been sick, and I've been fighting

it but so far, so good. :-)