Can I visit a relative who is being treated for Meningitis whilst on Infliximab infusions?

[cupcakeuk]

Hi all,

Need some advice quite urgently. My gran is in hospital being treated for meningitis. My mum and auntie have said that I cant go in as i'm onto infliximab infusion no.4 so my immune system is classed as too high risk. Does anyone know if this is the case? Ideally I want to go and see her as she's really confused with it and quite poorly.

Thanks xx

 

[afidz]

They are correct unfortunately. Most Crohn's meds are immunosuppresant, making you a higher risk for diseases and infections. And if you were to catch it, its a lot harder to overcome.

 

[cupcakeuk]

I thought that would be the case but was hoping someone would say otherwise. Thanks for the reply.

 

[PsychoJane]

I'm not saying I would risk it but have you received the meninogococcal vaccine? I don't know for exactly how long the people that get it remains contagious, I believe it 7-10 days, it also depends if its viral or bacterial. But yeah, it would be safer to avoid going...

 

[AlliRuns]

even if you have the vaccine, there are other things in a hospital that you could possibly pick up. If you can, avoid hanging out in hospitals, too risky.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

This must be frustrating for you. Can you "visit" by Skype or just talk to her on the phone. It's probably too dangerous for you to go see her there.