I'm almost healed from a head cold that started last weekend. I did not change any of my meds. I took Xicam (OTC cold med), an expectorant, and an occasional tessalon perle when the cough got too annoying. I still have excess mucous in my sinuses, but that is going away.
My immune system is somewhat compromised, but apparently robust enough to combat the rhinovirus. At the moment, I'm taking 15 mg/wk of mtx, 5 mg/day of pred, bactrim 3x/wk, and 1mg/day of folic acid. I've been in remission for about 11 months, so I guess being generally healthy helps a lot.
Bottom line: If in doubt or if symptoms get worse, call your wegs doc for guidance.
Pete
dx 1/11
"Every day is a good day. Some are better than others." - unknown
"Take your meds as directed and live your life as fully as you can." - Michael Chacey, MD
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