RE: [SPAM] Will colds always be bad

September 5, 2008

I think everyone is affected differently

with RA. I have had it for about 7 years and don’t notice any difference

in cold or flu severity. In fact, I get sick less often now because I am more

careful to take care of myself and wash my hands more often. Perhaps your RA

is not being treated aggressively enough and that leaves you more vulnerable to

catching an additional illness. Our bodies can only do so much at fighting

diseases so if we have one we may be more likely to get a different one also.

I hope you find relief. God bless.

From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of karenbeyke

Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

5:36 AM

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[sPAM] Will colds always be bad

Do patients with RA suffer more often and more

severely from the common

cold? It seems that a simple head cold has lasted 3 weeks with no

relief--and everything hurts. Nurse says that's the way it will be.

Dosing up on Vitamin C and constantly downing cold medicine isn't doing

the trick. No fever, just nasal & cough. Is it true? Will simple

colds always be this bad?

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