Hey all, hope you are keeping warm on this dreadful day!
I am very excited because I'm going on holiday to Cuba on Tuesday, however... I have just come down with my 3rd cold/flu within about 2 months and I feel very weak and wheezy. The issue is that I recently started my loading dose of Cimzia biologic injections, and I'm also on steroids, so I'm guessing my immune system isn't going to fight this cold off easily. I'm due to have my next two Cimzia injections on Monday, (a short 12 hours before my 10 hour flight!) and I'm worried if I am still ill that the nurse will tell me I can't have them. I don't want to miss them after just starting my loading dose because I know I need to keep up a regular dose in my body for 6 weeks to give the drug a fighting chance of working.
I don't think there is much point going to the GP as (excuse grossness), I can tell this is a virus rather than an infection based on the clear colour of my flem/snot (ew), so there's not much point getting antibiotics.
I've also got a lot to do before Monday to ensure all my work is done - I can't risk having time out of the office, and I have two birthday parties this weekend. (Why does life not slow down? I'm sure this is why I'm always ill!)
Please send tips and advice on how to get as well as possible over the next few days despite my busy schedule! I'm currently living off lemsips, drinking lots of water and herbal teas and I'm eating pretty well, but I can always add more superfoods to my diet!
Cheers guys!
x
Suppressed Immune system because of steroids and 12.5 methotrexate.
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Help changing my medication 
Anyone else think the H@Home system is not fit for purpose?!
It has taken me a little while to tell you about last week after my visit to the new rheumy
Hi...if it was me I’d be saying NO to some of the stuff you have to do before you go..work may be difficult..but do you really need to go to two birthday parties..if you do maybe just pop in a for a bit? I don’t mean to scare you but I’m not allowed my medication if I have a cold etc and especially not if I’m feeling unwell...your immune system is already boosted that’s why you’ve got medication to lower it.?! Sorry to be blunt but you need REST and REST especially if this cold is Reoccuring!! Hope you feel better soon and have a great holiday..sounds like you need it 😊
Good advice😊One thing though that seems to be a common misunderstanding is that the immunesystem is already boosted as it is in fact not working as it should. The inflammatory reaction is not stopped as it should. We do not have a strong immunesystem, but a dysregulated one. It's always a good idea give our body the best fuel to fight infections.
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Ah I didn’t realise that..I was under the impression we didn’t need to take anything to boost it! 😊
Thanks for the info! I just want to support my immune system to function as it should
Hi, thank you for your advice. I do agree i need to get as much rest as possible. After work tonight my boyfriend has said he will cook dinner so I can rest, and the parties are only day time - one is a 10th birthday at a trampoline park which I'm supervising (think I'll just stand on the side!) and another is an afternoon lunch. Other than that I will be putting my feet up I think and trying to get more rest. Just fingers crossed it works and I can get over this cold by Monday
And yes, definitely definitely definitely need this holiday. It's been a long year and I haven't taken a single break really. Having nothing to do for 2 weeks will completely baffle me! But I'm hoping it will also sort me out aha.
xx
Ah good...sorry if I sounded blunt 😊 but you need to look after yourself especially when you first start taking your medication. I know how hard it is though, I work full time in a very demanding job...I’m off at the moment as infections and then Rituximab have knocked me for six..so I thought s@d it I’m taking some time out and deal with the consequences when I go back. I’m not usually very good at following my own advice Though. Have a fantastic time and hope you get to relax xxxx
No not at all, I need to be told to slow down lol. It's as if I need permission to rest! yes this is the downside of this disease - feeling like we can carry on and do a normal schedule and then being completely knocked back! I've had quite a lot of time off over the past few months though with various infections, doctors appointments, bad flare days etc, so I just feel like I have to push through now even though It makes it worse
Thankfully it's an easy few days in the office before I go away, nothing too demanding.
Sorry to hear you are also unwell! Sending good vibes and hoping you feel better soon!
Thank you so much x
Thank you! Let us know how your treatment goes and of course your holiday! Good luck xx