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Humira Infections -- how do you handle each infection?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 21 10:34am | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for filling me in on what you do to avoid being sick. I'm not certain yet as if the doctor is putting me on the methotrexate. He did say he is adding Prednisone and warned me that I would have to increase my insulin. I will purchase more masks and be prepared to wear them anytime I go near a store or for a doctor appointment. I appreciate you letting me know that you had an awesome response when you were on Humira. I'm hoping it takes some of the pain away and stops more damage from happening. May I ask what you are on now? I'm wishing you the best and appreciating all of the advice and informaion you provided. It helps. Do you get sick often?
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@happilyalive Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I see that you’ve already had contact with one of our beat question answers! I’ve been on prednisone for 6 years (have trouble coming off) and mycophenylate ( another immune suppressant) and I’ve never had an infection that got out of control. I know of a very good urgent care center near me, so I go there , if needed.
Another thing I always did was to wear gloves when traveling. I was constantly flying to Washington , DC, because my mother was dying. Luckily, the independent living facility, had very good infection and isolation rules. What can you add to the precautions list?
Just be cautious and aware, not scared. I bet you’ll be a master at this!
Do check your blood sugar often! It can get very high on prednisone, as I know, I am on it now for my back spasm.
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almost never but I am VERY careful with avoiding crowds and wearing masks, etc.
Mostly i interact with my doc over scheduling dental procedures like a root canal or an extraction - he may talk with the dentist or whatever to say he needs me outside the two week window prior or after an infusion - that is when my immune system is weakest. You should ask your visiting rheumy what protocol he would prefer in terms of knowing how to schedule for maximum immune response.
mostly i engage to avoid infections not respond to them..