Delaying my shot

[Astra]

I've been off work all week with a horrendous heavy cold, sore throat, sinus pain, headache, the works.
My Humira shot is due tomorrow so I spoke to my IBD nurse and he said to delay it for a week. He said to get well fully first.
I didn't question him, I wish I had now, you just don't think at the time!
So, will this be ok to delay and why can't we have the shot when we've got a cold? Will it suppress the immune system even more? Not sure how it all works!
Thanks xx

 

[Trysha]

It may be that with your immune system already suppressed by Humira the current infection could get really out of hand and become disseminated throughout the body.
It could be a precarious situation and one that I would not like to take a chance on.
feel better soon Astra
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha

 

[Astra]

Thanks Trysha xxx

 

[Mary:)]

Joan...I always delay my shot when I'm sick. I'm sick to right now with the same as you and I was suppose to take my shot last week. Hope you feel better soon ?

 

[Astra]

Thanks Mary, you too xxx

 

[MikeinBklyn]

Astra, I have been in your position a few times. I have both taken my injection with a bad cold and delayed as well. No difference. I have delayed for up to four days with no ill effects.

Good Luck

 

[Astra]

Thanks Mike, that's good to know xx

 

[DougUte]

If they say to delay it, then delay it. I would delay if I have an infection.

 

[JustAYoungLad]

I've been on humira for over 6 months now and delayed it once or twice due to being under the weather when its due.

I was told by my IBD nurse that its fine to delay it till your better and then continue taking it like normal.

Feel better!