Bad stomach bug while on Humira

GMSAF

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Posted 7/13/2016 4:30 PM (GMT 0)

I caught a horrid horrid stomach bug. Lots of painful cramping and diarrhea and vomit. Anyways I called my Gi to let him know but they just ordered stool cultures. These won't come back for days. My Humira injection however is due tomorrow. Should I go ahead and take it even w such a bad active infection ? He said he thinks it's okay but this is so horrible I can't take if it gets worse.

iPoop

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Posted 7/13/2016 5:07 PM (GMT 0)

Generally it's fine to receive your biologic medication when you have a cold or flu. If you're really worried about doing so then there shouldn't be any harm in putting it off for several days. Most stomach bugs pass quickly.

You don't want to take a biologic when you have an infection like bronchitis, sinus, etc.

pb4

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Posted 7/13/2016 7:17 PM (GMT 0)

I'm on Humira weekly, I've been advised that only if I have a fever I need to be cautious about taking my shot on my usual day (to wait a few days until the fever is gone and then do my shot) your GI should be advising you on how to deal with taking your Humira under certain circumstances, or you can call Humira directly and they'll be able to help advise you as well.

GMSAF

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Posted 7/14/2016 1:18 AM (GMT 0)

I am cdiff positive :( they didn't admit me bc I'm hydrating well enough with Zofran to help w the nausea I'm so sad I have cdiff. Going to be started on Vanc and flagyl, any advice what to do about the flagyl side effects ?

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