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Liz M

Posted Wednesday, November 04, 2009 4:53 PM

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I've had a cold for about 2 weeks and have been coughing up phlegm for about 10-11 days. It's still clear and I'm not concerned, I just don't know when to call the doc. The coughing has caused terrible ribcage pain - ouch! I can't wait for this one to be over!

I don't want to go if I don't have to, so I am just wondering at what point does it warrant a doctor's visit?

Liz Smile

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Gramma

Posted Wednesday, November 04, 2009 4:58 PM

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Hi Liz,

If I were you, I'd call the doctor. My doctor said any cold symptoms that last more than 7 or 8 days need to be checked out. It doesn't have to be pneumonia for you to get treated. Wink

Gramma Ellie

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Maire379

Posted Wednesday, November 04, 2009 5:16 PM

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If my cold last longer then 7 days or if I get the symptoms of bronchitis like hard nonstoping barking cough, and shortness of breath then I go to the doctor then. My rheumy told me that with biologics I could run into trouble with infections so any kind of infection to goto my GP and demand antibiotics. Right now I am on anitboitics because my cold turned into bronchitis again. This is the fourth time that I have had bronchitis in nine months. All I know is that I am sick of being sick. I see my rheumy on Dec. 01 and I am going to talk to him about trying a different biologic because of the bronchitis. I hope that you are feeling better soon.

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Grandpavan

Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:20 AM

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If I were in your place I would sure call the doctor's office and at least see what they say about going in for treatment. I hope you get over it soon. God bless.

Age 82, diagnosed RA 12/2001, married since 1952, 4 sons no daughters, 4 grandsons 1 granddaughter. Doing well on Methotrexate and Remicade.

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Bodak

Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:44 AM

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I've had a heavy chest for close on six weeks now, things seem to be a little better.
Being a bloke I was waiting for the next step (before going to the docs) but that has not happened.

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Bekah M

Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 6:16 AM

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Hey Liz

Didn't you just recently say something about Lupus in your dx? If you have a high ANA and get a long lasting cold you really should see the doctor. Lupus has a tendency to treat a long acting cold as pneumonia and that can be a very serious complication of lupus. Not sure at all how this can work only that my most recent visit require a swab from my throat and showed I have a touch of strep. So I am on strong antibiotics. THey said they wanted to prevent any pnuemonitis from beginning...May be worth a visit sweetie! Lupus is kind of nasty with colds...

Will keep you in my prayers...Love and hugs
BEKAH

Plaquenil 600mg., Metoprolol 200mg.,, Hydrocodone 10/500, Elavil 100mg, Lisinopril 20mg,Ativan, Omega Complex, Milk Thistle
Primary Lupus and SecondaryRA, Fibromyalgia/CFS, Raynauds, Sjogrens...

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Captex

Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:29 AM

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Good morning Liz,

When it comes to lung issues I'm now hypersensitive. My advise to you is to consult with your doctor. I can't say what caused my ILD, but I can say that two+ years later I'm still dealing with it. Your doctor might check for crackles in your lungs to begin with and take x-rays if they think it's appropriate.

I wish that I had taken my coughing issues with my PCP a whole lot earlier.

Good Luck,

captex

I'm off Prednisone! and off Bactrim, currently taking Atenenol, Albuterol, Glipizide, Lozol, NOMORE NSAIDS and trying to lose the 30+lbs that I gained recently from Prednisone. Just added Arava. Diagnosed with RA in 1982. Fighting ILD. I'm dealing with my Diabetes and I've only begun to truely understand RA.

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