I hope your able to start it too!
May 17
Thank you. I went to urgent care & tested negative to all they were concerned with. Now a wait n see if it clears out in 3 days🤞. I hope so, need to start new biologic. 😊
May 16
Talk to your rheumatologist. They will want to make sure there's no infection. The only time they held off on mine was for a UTI infection.
May 16
Great question! Having a cold — even without a fever — could potentially delay starting a new biologic. Here's why:
Before starting a biologic, your rheumatologist needs to make sure there are no active or underlying infections. Biologics work by suppressing parts of the immune system, which can make it harder for your Show Full Answer
Great question! Having a cold — even without a fever — could potentially delay starting a new biologic. Here's why:
Before starting a biologic, your rheumatologist needs to make sure there are no active or underlying infections. Biologics work by suppressing parts of the immune system, which can make it harder for your body to fight off infections — including a cold that's already present.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Even a mild cold is an active infection, and starting a biologic during one could make it worse
- Your rheumatologist will likely want to wait until you've fully recovered
- Screening tests are typically done before starting a biologic to rule out any silent infections
The safest step is to be upfront with your rheumatologist about your cold symptoms before your appointment. They may choose to delay the start of the biologic until you're feeling better.
It's always better to wait a little longer and start treatment safely than to risk complications. Your rheumatologist will guide the best timing for you!
May 16
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