Re: when to see a doc

[Guest guest]

I think you get more confident with time. After a few bugs, u get a sense of

what

Is a normal recovery process for you.. When in doubt or if

You get a fever - call the nurse for sure

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On Jan 9, 2009, at 7:56 PM, " ncat2200 " <ncat2200@...> wrote:

I am unsure when to see a doctor. I wonder do I need to go every time i

get a cold or just when I get really feeling bad.

[Guest guest]

Colds are caused by viruses, but sometimes you can have an infection

to develop along with it. If I think I have an infection, I'll usually

go to my PCP, and she'll give me an antibiotic. Over time, by what she

has said, it's an infection if what you blow out of your nose is

greenish or yellowish instead of clear. Sorry to be so gross, but this

is my understanding.

Sue

On Jan 9, 2009, at 8:56 PM, ncat2200 wrote:

> I am unsure when to see a doctor. I wonder do I need to go every

> time i

> get a cold or just when I get really feeling bad.

[Guest guest]

You can always ask your physician for guidance about when to call or go in.

Not an MD

On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:56 PM, ncat2200 <ncat2200@...> wrote:

> I am unsure when to see a doctor. I wonder do I need to go every time i

> get a cold or just when I get really feeling bad.

[Guest guest]

I use the " wait and see " approach. Now that I'm on Humira and MTX, I seem to

need antibiotics more frequently. When in doubt, I call, especially if I'm due

to take either of those meds. After while, you'll learn when you have just a

cold, or something more. But don't worry about being a pain in the neck or

anything. My rheumatologist told me that at the first sign of an infection to

always call the doctor and go on antibiotics, since it's harder to fight

infection while on Humira.

HTH,

Lori

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