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Hello all, quick question:

Have any of you continued to take your dmard and biologic injections while also having a small head cold? I am not running a fever but my nose is a bit stuffed up. I will be asking my Rheumatologist but I was just curious about any of your experiences. I think I heard I am not supposed to take them if I am sick? Thanks in advance for any responses 🌸

Becky

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Humira

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Thank you for the suggestion, whaleroad, , yes I just recently started taking Humira and I really didn’t want to stop it if I didn’t have to so I will call their helpline and speak with one of their staff members. It is very difficult to stay away from sick people! Especially when going to grocery stores and such.

Thanks again!

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I was told not to worry about sniffles and colds unless I had a high temperature. So I've not stopped so far - but then I've not had more than a runny nose.

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Oh good, helixhelix , I’m hoping that’s what they tell me! For having a weakened immune system, I’ve been relatively healthy so far 🙏🏼

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Deniseelk

I take Benepali and currently have a head cold. I will continue to take my Benepali.

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Hello. Absolutely not. Colds are only a minor infection when our immune system can cope with the virus. So suppressing the defences against even a mild cold could make the situation worse.

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3imara

I do not take any of those drugs anymore since I got a staph infection from them. I take 12000 mg of vitamin C liposomal daily so have not had a cold in a few years. I take iodine, boron, magnesium, vitamin D, 3 mg prednisone and meloxicam. Stay away from foods and body products that make you sore.

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