Posted 4/13/2009 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
I would say that the rapid onset of the symptoms would lead me to think "flu/cold bug", but that's just my opinion of course. Remicade does mess with your immune system, but when I was on it I actually got sick less than I did before or after I stopped it. I don't think they really know much about us crohnies' immune systems when it comes down to it!
There have been at least 5 different viruses being passed around among my friends and family... it seems like the worst part of the whole year for germs and viruses for some reason.
The sore back makes me think "kidneys"... how long ago was your last remicade treatment? Sometimes Remicade made my back hurt and the doc said it was because my kidneys were filtering out so much stuff, in addition to the 'Cade, that it made sense that I might have back pain... maybe yours is something along those lines too? Are you hydrated enough? Often slacking on fluids makes life harder for your kidneys, so make sure you're drinking lots to help flush everything through your system.
That's just my two cents, though. I'm sure there will be other takes. Regardless, I hope you get to feeling better soon, and good luck with exams. I know it sucks to be under-the-weather and filling in bubbles and writing essays!