Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I don't know about the injection of MTX - I know with Humira as well as Enbrel, they usually have you wait. BUT those are different drugs. However, I just went thru the same ICK & I went to my primary doc - my ICK had developed into bronchitis - - however -- and this helped bigtime - I was instructed to take musinex - green label - although the pharmacist told me CVS brand was the same but cheaper. That and sudafed - the plain red tablets. Now, mine had turned into a secondary infection so I was also on antibiotics but I am telling you - the combo of the OTC drugs was amazing! Hope this helps - and I hope you feel better soon. ltdavis_jrdavis@... From: Ronda <mamaronda@...> Subject: [ ] lingering cold Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 2:09 PM My darling children gave me a lovely summer cold that I've had for just over a week now - ugh. They all got over it after just a day or two, but so far, I can't shake it. Lots of congestion (mostly head, some chest), dry cough, and now an earache (both ears). Tonight is supposed to be my MTX injection night. Would you inject? I'm not sure I could get an answer back from my rheumy before tonight. Actually, not even sure if this is a question for rheumy or primary doc? Thanks for any insight! Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Ronda, I would hold off on the mtx tonight. If your not feeling better, make an appointment to see the gp doctor. You can't mess around with a cold or flu, while on this medication. Feel better soon, Tawny > > My darling children gave me a lovely summer cold that I've had for just over > a week now - ugh. They all got over it after just a day or two, but so far, > I can't shake it. Lots of congestion (mostly head, some chest), dry cough, > and now an earache (both ears). Tonight is supposed to be my MTX injection > night. Would you inject? I'm not sure I could get an answer back from my > rheumy before tonight. Actually, not even sure if this is a question for > rheumy or primary doc? > > > > Thanks for any insight! > > Ronda > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 This is good information. I think everyone knows that many of our drugs do lower the immunity system so we have to take precautions when necessary. I have taken Musinex due to bronchitis. The only thing I could add is to stay hydrated as it tends to dry you out. Stan Seattle, Sun! Subject: Re: [ ] lingering cold I don't know about the injection of MTX - I know with Humira as well as Enbrel, they usually have you wait. BUT those are different drugs. Â However, I just went thru the same ICK & I went to my primary doc - my ICK had developed into bronchitis - - however -- and this helped bigtime - I was instructed to take musinex - green label - although the pharmacist told me CVS brand was the same but cheaper. That and sudafed - the plain red tablets. Now, mine had turned into a secondary infection so I was also on antibiotics but I am telling you - the combo of the OTC drugs was amazing! Hope this helps - and I hope you feel better soon. ltdavis_jrdavis@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks for advice on the mucinex - I picked some up and took it about an hour ago. Actually can already feel some difference in the chest tightness. Maybe I will be able to sleep. I tried to get ahold of rheumy, but she's out until Monday. Called nurse in GP's office and she said it would be ok to inject MTX - not feeling entirely comfy with that advice though. I may just put it off until tomorrow night and see if I feel better. Thanks again to , Tawny and Stan for the quick answers! Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Ronda, Tawny is right. I didn't stop any of my meds thinking it was just allergies like every year. Gosh when I went into the hospital this last time part of the reason I was not breathing was because my lungs were full of pneumonia. I was not fighting it off because my resistance was so low still from the Humira, MTX, lyrica, and Oxycontin. You need to inform your primary physician or rheumy every time you get an infection as our medications make it harder to fight them off. Love Vicki Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hi Ronda - sorry you are feeling so bad. Personally, I would not take the MTX and I would also make an appointment with your PC. With RA, our immune systems are so out of whack that a cold can easily go into an upper respiratory infection. You might just need antibiotics. This would definitely be a question for both - your Rheumy to confirm that you should hold off on the MTX and your PC to the care you need to shake this. Praying you feel better soon. Keep us posted - we care.....Doreen > > My darling children gave me a lovely summer cold that I've had for > just over a week now - ugh. They all got over it after just a day > or two, but so far, I can't shake it. Lots of congestion (mostly > head, some chest), dry cough, and now an earache (both ears). > Tonight is supposed to be my MTX injection night. Would you > inject? I'm not sure I could get an answer back from my > rheumy before tonight. Actually, not even sure if this is a > question for rheumy or primary doc? > > Thanks for any insight! > > Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I was told my a Rheumatologist to skip the MTX injection for a wek if you have a cold and want to take medication for it. I have skipped for one week to see how I felt and for me, the consequences were not too severe. Hope this helps. Stan Seattle, Sun! Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:09:31 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [ ] lingering cold My darling children gave me a lovely summer cold that I've had for just over a week now - ugh. Â They all got over it after just a day or two, but so far, I can't shake it. Â Lots of congestion (mostly head, some chest), dry cough, and now an earache (both ears). Â Tonight is supposed to be my MTX injection night. Â Would you inject? Â I'm not sure I could get an answer back from my rheumy before tonight. Â Actually, not even sure if this is a question for rheumy or primary doc? Â Â Thanks for any insight! Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I've been taking MTX for about 20 years and have never been told not to take it. Maybe it's 'Doctor's Choice'? Dennis in eastexas On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 1:11 PM, <stanpfister@...> wrote: > > > > > I was told my a Rheumatologist to skip the MTX injection for a wek if you > have a cold and want to take medication for it. I have skipped for one week > to see how I felt and for me, the consequences were not too severe. Hope > this helps. > > Stan > > Seattle, Sun! > > Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:09:31 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: [ ] lingering cold > > My darling children gave me a lovely summer cold that I've had for just > over > a week now - ugh. They all got over it after just a day or two, but so > far, > I can't shake it. Lots of congestion (mostly head, some chest), dry > cough, > and now an earache (both ears). Tonight is supposed to be my MTX > injection > night. Would you inject? I'm not sure I could get an answer back from > my > rheumy before tonight. Actually, not even sure if this is a question for > rheumy or primary doc? > > > > Thanks for any insight! > > Ronda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 My daughter started MTX injections this week and was told any signs of fever and infection it is best to skip MTX for a few days as it increases your risk for infection. *~ Kami ~* [ ] lingering cold > > My darling children gave me a lovely summer cold that I've had for just > over > a week now - ugh. They all got over it after just a day or two, but so > far, > I can't shake it. Lots of congestion (mostly head, some chest), dry > cough, > and now an earache (both ears). Tonight is supposed to be my MTX > injection > night. Would you inject? I'm not sure I could get an answer back from > my > rheumy before tonight. Actually, not even sure if this is a question for > rheumy or primary doc? > > > > Thanks for any insight! > > Ronda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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