Re: HELP! First illlness on Humira

[Guest guest]

No Kami, you can't inject if your taking antibiotics. You have to wait until

you finish your antibiotics before you can inject. I feel your pain. I too

have a sinus infection, my second in a month, and have to put off my injection

as well.

Lori

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http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Lori!

Are you in PA? Are you enjoying this LOVELY (sarcasm) weather? I am above

Reading and we had our first measurable snow yesterday. The coldness SUCKS.

My rheumy's office never called me back..... :-( My family doc suggested that I

call them first to see WHAT I can take.... *sigh* This weekend should be FUN.

*~ Kami ~*

Re: [ ] HELP! First illlness on Humira

No Kami, you can't inject if your taking antibiotics. You have to wait until

you finish your antibiotics before you can inject. I feel your pain. I too have

a sinus infection, my second in a month, and have to put off my injection as

well.

Lori

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[Guest guest]

Hi ~Kami,

Too bad you are getting a sinus infection like I have now. Hope your

doctor gave you are good antibiotic for it. I take Biaxin and it

leaves a nasty metal taste in my mouth. Hope you feel better soon.

soft hugs,

Debbie

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seeing the doctor later today.

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[Guest guest]

Yes, I'm in Northeastern PA. It was in the 20's today. I live in the mountains

and we have snow on the ground. I had to shovel the driveway the other day.

I've already decided that I'm not going to live in PA for the rest of my life.

It's just too hard on the joints. It's a shame that these cold temperatures

came so early.

I'm sorry to hear that the rheumatologist didn't call you back. That stinks!

Does that mean that you aren't on anything yet? I've been on all kinds of

antibiotics while on these medications. Since the Humira is stopped, it's not

an issue. You just have to see what interacts with Methotrexate (if your on

that). I'm currently on Z-Pak. I tried lowering my dosage of MTX and I kicked

my body into a terrible flare that is going into it's 6th week. Not taking

these drugs isn't going to help, LOL! The one real downside to these

medications is that I get sick a lot more often and it's harder to get rid of

what I get.

I hope that you start feeling better soon! Maybe you can soak in a hot bath, or

take a hot shower. It may help to alleviate some of the pressure in your head,

especially the shower.

Lori

http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

[Guest guest]

Kami and group;

 

Kami it's very important you don't inject while on antibiotics.  I hope you feel

better soon.  I use to get sinus infections a lot,  so I know how you feel.

 

gentle hugs

Clora

 

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From: ~ Kami ~ <kamilleon@...>

Subject: [ ] HELP! First illlness on Humira

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Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 12:58 PM

I am dealing with what I believe to be a sinus infection. I am seeing the doctor

later today.

Tomorrow is my injection date.

Can I inject if I am placed on antibiotics?

*~ Kami ~*

[Guest guest]

Kami,

I am right there with you. No voice, sore throat, chills, aches and pains, aka

flu bug I think. Lot of good the flu shot did me. That's what I get for living

in polar country here in Iowa.

I know I should start the amoxicillan however I also know how much I depend on

my Humira.I need to be well and able to inject by Monday.

Called both my Rheumy and my primary doc today but neither called back

so........... will just have to see how things go.

Thinking of you, Hope whatever is making you sick passes fast.

Vicki

Iowa

[Guest guest]

I was thinking about holding off on the antibiotics myself, so that I could take

the medication, but the rheumatologist told me that I had to get rid of the

infection first. Needless to say, I was bummed.

Lori

http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

Re: [ ] HELP! First illlness on Humira

Kami,

I am right there with you. No voice, sore throat, chills, aches and pains, aka

flu bug I think. Lot of good the flu shot did me. That's what I get for living

in polar country here in Iowa.

I know I should start the amoxicillan however I also know how much I depend on

my Humira.I need to be well and able to inject by Monday.

Called both my Rheumy and my primary doc today but neither called back

so........... will just have to see how things go.

Thinking of you, Hope whatever is making you sick passes fast.

Vicki

Iowa

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[Guest guest]

Lori and Kami,

Be careful.

If you have an infection, using one of the anti-TNF biologics

concurrently can cause the infection to become quite serious.

I've heard and read enough sobering stories to know that you shouldn't

chance it.

Not an MD

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 8:34 AM, Stitching Queen

<queenstitcher@...> wrote:

> I was thinking about holding off on the antibiotics myself, so that I could

> take the medication, but the rheumatologist told me that I had to get rid of

> the infection first. Needless to say, I was bummed.

>

> Lori

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear that you all are not feeling so well and facing sinus inections. I

know how awful they can make you feel. Have you tried using a neti pot? You

place warm water in them and use them to irrigate the sinus passages. My

Pharmacist recommended it to me the last time I was stuffed up. It's a little

strange to get use to, but they do help quite a bit.

 

Feel Better!

 

Betsy

[Guest guest]

No, I know better . I toyed with the idea, but I knew in the end that I had

to go on the antibiotics. I'm currently battling a flare and I'm sick of

pushing off the medicines back that will help me get out of it. My fingers are

starting to turn outwards and I'm beginning to get nervous.

Lori

http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

Re: [ ] HELP! First illlness on Humira

Lori and Kami,

Be careful.

If you have an infection, using one of the anti-TNF biologics

concurrently can cause the infection to become quite serious.

I've heard and read enough sobering stories to know that you shouldn't

chance it.

Not an MD

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[Guest guest]

Hi Stitching Queen:

I am sorry you are in such a bad flare. I hope you feel better soon, so

you can resume your Humira.

Wishing you pain free days, and may God Bless you.

Hugs,

Barbara

--- In , " Stitching Queen " <queenstitcher@...>

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> No, I know better . I toyed with the idea, but I knew in the end

that I had to go on the antibiotics. I'm currently battling a flare and

I'm sick of pushing off the medicines back that will help me get out of

it. My fingers are starting to turn outwards and I'm beginning to get

nervous.

> Lori

> http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

> http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

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> Re: [ ] HELP! First illlness on Humira

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> Lori and Kami,

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> Be careful.

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> If you have an infection, using one of the anti-TNF biologics

> concurrently can cause the infection to become quite serious.

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> I've heard and read enough sobering stories to know that you shouldn't

> chance it.

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> Not an MD

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[Guest guest]

Neti pots aren't for me. I prefer my Ayr flush kit that comes with a

bottle and mixed saline packs.

Debbie L

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> Sorry to hear that you all are not feeling so well and facing sinus

inections. I know how awful they can make you feel. Have you tried

using a neti pot?>

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[Guest guest]

Lori and group;

Lori I am so sorry to hear your fingers are turning outwards. I

notice that about mine a few years ago. I hope the antibiotics works

quickly for you so you can get back on the humira. I take humira

injections, just started a few months ago.

I could tell the difference the next morning. Ususally I ccould

barely get out of bed. That morning I was amazed how easy it was to

get up. I hate flares. Maybe if you call your rheumy he/she can

help you with this flare. I hope you feel better. And please don't

worry. I always say " worry does nothing good. " Take care and God

bless.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> No, I know better . I toyed with the idea, but I knew in the

end that I had to go on the antibiotics. I'm currently battling a

flare and I'm sick of pushing off the medicines back that will help

me get out of it. My fingers are starting to turn outwards and I'm

beginning to get nervous.

> Lori

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