When do you get a fever checked out

[SlothSandpit]

As many of us experience low grade fevers with our condition, how do you know when to call a doctor to check it out?

If you have a fever do you just assume it's RA and see if it's goes away? Or do you speak to them whenever you get a fever? It's really hard to know when it needs attention.

I've had a temperature since last night which is making me feel terrible. I've done two lateral flow tests (both neg) and so I'm assuming it's inflammation.

[Hidden]

What medication are you on ?

[SlothSandpit in reply to Hidden]

I'm on Adalimumab and Sulfasalazine.

[Hidden in reply to SlothSandpit]

Definitely get it checked out . When I was on biologics my temperature never really went up if I had an infection i just felt unwell if it did go up then I was very poorly . Get it checked just in case x

[SlothSandpit in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your help, I'll get in touch with my docs.

[Mmrr]

If in doubt get it checked out.

A flare might give you a small rise in temp, but wouldn't make you pyrexial. If you have a temp it would be wise to get seen.

[SlothSandpit in reply to Mmrr]

Thank you ❤️

[helixhelix]

I tend to feel that if one is on biologics then it’s not just the actual temperature but also how you feel that is important. So if I have a low grade fever if I don’t actually feel too bad then I drink lots of water, rest and see what happens. But were I to feel ill then I wouldn’t hesitateto flag thia up with GP or some other medical team.

[SlothSandpit in reply to helixhelix]

That's really helpful, thank you 🥰