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I have a question:
I have sinusitis and can't shift it. I have Tocilizumab and Metoject injections weekly. Has anyone had antibiotics that shifts sinusitis? I know we're limited to which antibiotics we can take, but this is really not fun. I know we can't fight infections very well with these pesky meds. 😏
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I have no idea if this is quite relevant, but just in case... My GP has prescribed me Avamys steroid nasal spray for swollen nasal turbinates - swollen as a consequence of Covid. He said the alternative was antibiotics.
hi I was in it all last year and had non stop sinus problems side effect was given dymista spray and sterimar and referral to ent had to come off it had allergic reaction and then once stopped it sinus cleared up big hug
Ive had what have felt like a sinus infection for years. I’ve been on biologic since 2017 and specifically Kevzara (a monoclonal IL6 sarilimab biologic similar to Toc for a year now). I’ve often thought this infection won’t shift because of the immune suppressant and been prescribed nasal sprays and rinses with some limited success as well as Fexofenadine (an antihistamine) to help with the headaches. That said my identical twin also suffers sinus issues and doesn’t have any autoimmune so maybe it’s just in our genes.
It's a well known fact that taking immunosuppressants as all biological treatments are, leave you wide open to infection. It's the cost of needing immunosuppressants to deal with the rheumatoid arthritis. You have to weigh up which is worse. I have chosen to take immunosuppressants, in my case Abatacept. The Abatacept keeps my RA under control and allows me to have a life. The consequence is that I have a weakness for sinus infections and excessive catarrh which is very annoying but the Abatacept is effective. So I see it as an annoyance but preferable to constant pain. As long as you get effective treatment for the infection, be it sinus or chest or anything else, for me it's tolerable. When I think back to how incapacitated I was by the rheumatoid arthritis I know which I would choose. Having said that if the Abatacept didn't work I wouldn't tolerate the consequences because what would be the point. You have to decide which is worse honestly. Best wishes xx
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