Re: sinus infection & TNF drugs

[Guest guest]

Yes, I also have sinus infections/nosebleeds (or is it

my sinuses bleeding?) and was using enbrel. I've been

battling with this, and with drs., since last

December, when the issue started. Of course I was

told it was the dry winter weather, and knew that

wasn't right, so kept calling and complaining.

Finally, a coworker who also takes enbrel was

diagnosed with a sinus infection and THEN my drs said,

oh, maybe it's a sinus infection when I told them

that.

Went through about 3 treatments with antibiotics. 2

x-rays later still show inflammation. Quit my enbrel

last May & began waiting to see an ENT, still haven't

started it again.

Saw an ENT this past week. He said no surgery because

I'm asymptomatic, to which I said that's great to hear

because I wasn't going to agree to having it anyway,

all I wanted to know is can I go back on my meds?

He basically said yes, and if the bleeding starts

again to come back.

I'm not happy, can you tell? I mean really, it's

October! It's almost been a full year! I do NOT want

to be the one-in-a-million person that gets the

infection that spreads system-wide before anyone finds

out, & then have it be too late.

I've decided I want to wait with the meds, as long as

I can stand things, and will share this info with my

rheumy this week.

Rie

Message: 5

Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 01:24:59 -0000

From: " " <catdelouise@...>

Subject: Sinus Infections and TNF drugs

Hi All,

I have definitely noticed an increase in Sinus

problems and infections

since I

have been on Enbrel or Humira. My Primary doc thinks

its allergy

related but I

think I am now prone to them. What is everyone else's

experience?

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[Guest guest]

I knew this would happen. I blew by this discussion thinking this

wouldn't happen to me. I've never gotten a sinus infection before. Well

guess what? I'm on Enbrel and I've got the symptoms of a sinus

infection and I'm really uncomfortable. My nose pours unexpectedly it's

embarassing (sorry to be graphic.... and the pressure hurts. I skipped

an injection due to a sore throat and some congestion and thought I was

better and took the next injection and boom.... yuck.

Ever have that feeling the moment you do something- like push the

delete button- that something will not happen to you but know that it

will? I knew it. I'm also on MTX and prednisone.

Interesting.

Abby

[Guest guest]

I just started Enbrel 3 weeks ago and I now have a sore throat and the beginnings of a cold. Should I call my rheumy and let him know? I don't want to stop the Enbrel because it has helped with about 80 percent of the pain.

I started using Zicam today. It is the first day of my sore throat. Hope it helps. Thanks for letting us know about Zicam.

Advice?

Vicki

-------Original Message-------

From: getcoffee

Date: 10/12/05 21:18:55

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: Re: sinus infection & TNF drugs

I knew this would happen. I blew by this discussion thinking this wouldn't happen to me. I've never gotten a sinus infection before. Well guess what? I'm on Enbrel and I've got the symptoms of a sinus infection and I'm really uncomfortable. My nose pours unexpectedly it's embarassing (sorry to be graphic.... and the pressure hurts. I skipped an injection due to a sore throat and some congestion and thought I was better and took the next injection and boom.... yuck.Ever have that feeling the moment you do something- like push the delete button- that something will not happen to you but know that it will? I knew it. I'm also on MTX and prednisone.Interesting.Abby

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[Guest guest]

Vicki- drink lots of fluids, stay warm and rest. I took Zicam and while I did have a cold it didnt evolve into a bad congested infected one. Nose just ran and ran, which was great and I had one day of slightly colored mucous. Thats it. Day three was the worst, but all up hill from there. Remember every four hours. Chicken soup broth, as much as you can stand. It really does work. Yours, Deborah

[Guest guest]

Start Zicam. It works at the onset of a cold. Dont take anti histamines because they dry you up and hold the infection inside. Drink lots of fluids and try Ortivin. It's a decongestant spray. Also try the natural water nose cleanse. its so wierd but it does help. http://www.healingdaily.com/exercise/neti-pot.htm

[Guest guest]

Call your rheumatologist. You don't want this to develop into pneumonia. God bless.

----- Original Message -----

From: Vicki

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:49 PM

Subject: Re: Re: sinus infection & TNF drugs

I just started Enbrel 3 weeks ago and I now have a sore throat and the beginnings of a cold. Should I call my rheumy and let him know? I don't want to stop the Enbrel because it has helped with about 80 percent of the pain.

I started using Zicam today. It is the first day of my sore throat. Hope it helps. Thanks for letting us know about Zicam.

Advice?

Vicki

-------Original Message-------

From: getcoffee

Date: 10/12/05 21:18:55

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: Re: sinus infection & TNF drugs

I knew this would happen. I blew by this discussion thinking this wouldn't happen to me. I've never gotten a sinus infection before. Well guess what? I'm on Enbrel and I've got the symptoms of a sinus infection and I'm really uncomfortable. My nose pours unexpectedly it's embarassing (sorry to be graphic.... and the pressure hurts. I skipped an injection due to a sore throat and some congestion and thought I was better and took the next injection and boom.... yuck.Ever have that feeling the moment you do something- like push the delete button- that something will not happen to you but know that it will? I knew it. I'm also on MTX and prednisone.Interesting.Abby

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[Guest guest]

I worry and call my rheumy if I run a fever, or if the nasal discharge is yucky yellowish. (sorry to be graphic) gentle hugs! Marcia (on enbrel 3 years) Vicki <hoyt91@...> wrote:

I just started Enbrel 3 weeks ago and I now have a sore throat and the beginnings of a cold. Should I call my rheumy and let him know? I don't want to stop the Enbrel because it has helped with about 80 percent of the pain.

I started using Zicam today. It is the first day of my sore throat. Hope it helps. Thanks for letting us know about Zicam.

Advice?

Vicki

-------Original Message-------

From: getcoffee

Date: 10/12/05 21:18:55

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: Re: sinus infection & TNF drugs

I knew this would happen. I blew by this discussion thinking this wouldn't happen to me. I've never gotten a sinus infection before. Well guess what? I'm on Enbrel and I've got the symptoms of a sinus infection and I'm really uncomfortable. My nose pours unexpectedly it's embarassing (sorry to be graphic.... and the pressure hurts. I skipped an injection due to a sore throat and some congestion and thought I was better and took the next injection and boom.... yuck.Ever have that feeling the moment you do something- like push the delete button- that something will not happen to you but know that it will? I knew it. I'm also on MTX and prednisone.Interesting.Abby

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[Guest guest]

Is Zicam an over-the-counter med?

Sierra

>

> Start Zicam. It works at the onset of a cold. Dont take anti

histamines

> because they dry you up and hold the infection inside. Drink lots of

fluids and

> try Ortivin. It's a decongestant spray. Also try the natural water

nose

> cleanse. its so wierd but it does help.

> http://www.healingdaily.com/exercise/neti-pot.htm

>

[Guest guest]

Yea, you can get it a all drug stores,

KMart, Walmart, Target, and I'd guess all grocery stores. I'm using it

now as I feel a cold coming on.

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snowdrift52003 wrote:

Is Zicam an over-the-counter med?

[Guest guest]

I would call. I was told to call with any infections as these meds lower your immunity.

Abby

In a message dated 10/13/2005 4:12:41 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, marciastoyle@... writes:

I just started Enbrel 3 weeks ago and I now have a sore throat and the beginnings of a cold. Should I call my rheumy and let him know? I don't want to stop the Enbrel because it has helped with about 80 percent of the pain.