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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
@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!
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Wow, you are a very encouraging person that I already appreciate very much. Thank you for letting me know that you have been on Prednisone for six years and I'm sorry that you have trouble coming off of it. Did it help you alot while you have been on it? I have not heard of Mycophenylate, but I'm also new to this world and am still learning. I am very happy that you've never had an infection to get out of control. You are very blessed.
Thankfully, our small town is in the process of getting an emergency care clinic as I type this letter. I appreciate your letting me know that you go to yours, if needed. I will be heading into ours as soon as they open to get their phone number and see their procedure so I can be prepared. Hopefully I'll never need to visit them again.
I was sorry to hear about your mother dying but appreciate learning about wearing gloves. I will begin looking for some of them immediately and thankfully fall things are beginning to come into the stores. I will also be looking up infection prevention and isolation rules to learn more. Thanks for letting me know about that.
Each of you have been amazing at responding to my worries, questions and giving me advice. Please don't feel like you have to stop. I have much to learn and am grateful.