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For the first time since I got RA I have caught some sort of bug. I have a high temperature, sore throat, headache, cough and I feel awful. My joints are hurting much more than usual and my fatigue has gone through the roof. I suppose this must be a flare. Is it usual to get a flare up of RA when you have an infection? I'm more curious than worried. I phoned the GP and he said carry on with the Plaquenil, hold off on the Mtx but phone back if it gets worse. Best wishes to everyone.
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Naomi,
Sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly.
Yes, having an infection can cause a flare, anything which causes stress to our bodies can cause it. You just need to have extra rest, painkillers and lots of fluids. Your GP has given you good advice and I hope you start to feel better soon.
Love Doreen xx
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Hi Naomi Good advice from your GP  As Doreen has already said, infections can and frequently do cause flares. Take care, hope you feel better soon Lyn x
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Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Naomi
Hope you start feeling better very soon, take care.
Julia x
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Sorry you are feeling unwell. Plenty of rest and fluids and pain relief for you?
I hope you begin to feel better very soon.
Lxxx
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Hi Naomi
Infections and R.A are miserable!!! Do hope you start to feel better soon, if it doesn't start to clear up, it might be best to get back to the doctor, in case you need some antibiotics.
Lots of rest and being gentle with yourself needed.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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Hi naomi,
I totally agree with everyone, the slightest hint of a cold, it does not even have to develop into anything and my ra gets worse. As with any stress or worry.
Hope you feel better soon, Zena x.
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Joined: 9/3/2011 Posts: 717 Location: Torbay
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Thanks everyone. I'm taking it easy. I even took today off work (first time in a year that I've phoned in sick) and have slept most of the day. The headache is awful, as is the dizziness. It's not flu as I had the jab. It must be a cold but it's knocked me for 6. Thank goodness it's the bank holiday weekend!
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Joined: 6/18/2010 Posts: 351 Location: Herne Bay Kent
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Hi Naomi
So sorry to hear you are feeling so rough. You are doing the right thing by taking it easy.
Hope you soon feel better.
Best Wishes
Sue
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Joined: 4/20/2010 Posts: 1,749 Location: Somerset
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Hello Naomi,
I hope you will feel much better tomorrow. Is no wonder we get ill when one day it is
17 degrees and then within a week it was 5 degrees. Here in the not so sunny South West
it was only 9 degree today . brr.
Have a relaxing week end.
Rose x
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