Remicade and "colds"

[Taylor34]

I've had 4 infusions of Remicade now and within the past month or so I feel like I just keep getting more and more sick. It started with just headaches and now I'm always tired, I have a terrible cough, a stuffy nose and I wake up every night sweating. I don't know if these are all side effects of the Remicade or if it's something like a cold. My parents keep telling me to take over-the-counter sinus and allergy medications but it's not getting better. It's just getting annoying now!

 

[davidr]

Remicade weakens our immune system, so it can take our body longer to fight off many viruses and bacteria. If you have a persistent cough that lasts more than 2 weeks with lots of green phlegm, I would recommend seeing your doctor. My "cough" last winter ended up becoming pnemonia that needed to be treated with 8 days of intravenous antibiotics. It turned out to be caused by a bacteria that usually only affects children since most adult immune systems are able to fight it off.

 

[Crohn's 35]

:welcome: Taylor, glad you came here and seeked us out. I would say as Davidr has mentioned you should see your doctor about it because of the Remicade. Some cases the doctor may stop the infusions. Sounds like a flu but best to get it checked out. Keep us posted ok?

 

[Taylor34]

Okay I will, thanks for the advice!

 

[scoutfinch]

How often would you get colds before you started Remicade?