Fever and Immunologics

[CarolinAlaska]

What do I need to know about fevers while on Immunologics? Jae is on 6MP and has a 101 temp. She has a bad sore throat, worse than yesterday. (Strep screen yesterday was negative.) Do I chalk this up to a virus and not worry about it, call GI and hear what they say, or other?

 

[my little penguin]

We were told anything above 100.4 F
Regardless
They -Gi want to know about it
Period

 

[CarolinAlaska]

We were told anything above 100.4 F
Regardless
They -Gi want to know about it
Period

Even if she isn't on a biologic?

 

[my little penguin]

Immunosuppressants are the same as well
Anything over 100.4
Most times Gi was ok with it
Sometimes wanted bloodwork
Other times watch for xyz
You have to call
Ds was on 6-mp for 8 months

 

[my little penguin]

Also let Rheumo know could be arthritis related as well

 

[my little penguin]

Forget Rheumo just saw sore throat
Gi just need to know

 

[JaimeM]

I guess I've never told my GI when I've just had a sore throat or something non GI related. If she starts developing GI symptoms for sure. You're going to get sick more often because of the immunosuppressants unfortunately. Be careful of antibiotic use. I wish i wouldn't have taken so many antibiotics when i was younger bc I feel that's why I struggle with Cdiff so much now.

 

[CarolinAlaska]

I called the GI, but they didn't seem too interested. They said they'd get the message to her doctor anyway.

 

[Lisa]

When you say negative strep test - was it a quick test? They are not always accurate....

 

[CarolinAlaska]

When you say negative strep test - was it a quick test? They are not always accurate....

Yes, it was a rapid test, but they sent it for a strep culture to confirm. I think she many have a sinus infection. Her face is pretty sore and she has orangish drainage going down her throat.

 

[kimmidwife]

Carolin,
If they weren't worried I would just keep a careful eye on her. If she is not better in a day or two I would call again