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Bronchitis+Cimzia

chrisnsteph1022

chrisnsteph1022

After one whole week on Cimzia, I started getting sick (sinuses, coughing). I went to the doctor today and I have bronchitis. She put me on antibiotics. I'm due for my next Cimzia injections on Friday. Since I'm on my loading doses, it's important that I do them on time. I'm just worried that it will make the bronchitis worse. But I'll have been on antibiotics 3 days by then. It will be ok, right?
 
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BLM

Nope, you cant have the treatment if your ill or have any kind of infection. It will make you worst and could lead to pnemonia. I had a cold and my dr said no go...had to be off antibiotics for 7 days before I could do my treatment. Hope you feel better, and good luck
 
lamor32twigs

lamor32twigs

I was first on remicade, then humira, and currently on cimzia. I think cimzia knocked my immune system down farther than any of the prior 2 meds. I have had crazy illnesses since being on it over a year now.
I wouldn't take your dose if you are sick.
Hope you are better soon.
 
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