Oh Lorna - poor you. Yes, you definitely need to get the cough looked at when you;re on MTX. Try to see your GP today so that you can get on antibiotics in time to be feeling better for your hols.

Hope you managed some sleep last night - it is horrible coughing all night. Don't feel bad about not making it in to work - most people are glad we stay off if we are that bad. Try and have an easy few days and hope you are feeling much better soon XX Ailsa

Yes I agree Lorna- don't take your MTX and it sounds as if you need some anti biotics. You may need to tell your GP you are slightly immuno supressed if he isn't very clued up on RA.

Hi Lorna, sorry to hear you're feeling poorly. Hope you get this sorted with the doctor and can enjoy your holiday. Im sure it will do you the world of good. where are you off to?

Heather xxxx

Hi Lorna,

Sorry you`re feeling so poorly. I agree with what others have said - off to see your GP. If you are given anti-biotics you will have to stop your MTX until the course is finished.

Hope you feel better in time for your holiday.

Kathleen x

Hi Lorna
Sorry to hear you are feeling so unwell. I agree with the other posts, get yourself to the doctor and don't take the methotrexate, hope you are soon feeling better and enjoy your holiday

Sue

Hi Lorna

Sorry to hear how unwell you are feeling. Hope you get some respite soon and in good time for your hols!

Normally, unless you are prescribed antibiotics, it is okay to carry on with methotrexate. You will already have a build up in your system and it is unwise to stop/start the drug for short periods unless it's really necessary. I have always been told for normal coughs, colds and sore throats to continue with methotrexate BUT if the cold goes to your chest, there are reasons to believe you have an infection (rather than a virus) or the RA starts to flare seek medical advice.

Hope you've been able to pick up some advice from your doctor's surgery.

Lyn x

HI All,

Thank you so much for your kind words, I called work and have arranged to stay home until Wednesday at the moment, I will see how things go. I called and left a message for my doctor to call me, he has left a prescription for antibiotics for me to collect when I go for a blood test tomorrow. He heard me coughing and said as my immune system is compromised he would leave this for me to pick up. The cough is now deep in my chest and I am coughing from the soles of my boots. I tried to be so careful at work continually washing my hands when seeing to my charge but hey ho got this cold anyway. I have really looked after myself, been in bed most of the day, and slept lots. Just had a bowl of chicken soup, seemingly the best remedy for coughs and colds. My husband came home with Thorntons Chocolates for me as a surprise seen I am not well.....ahh he is such a sweetie. Well I am going back to my bed as I feel so weak with all the coughing. Hopefully when I get the antibiotics they will help me to get on top of this. Take care all Lorna x

Hi Lorna,

Good to hear you've got the antibiotics to pick up tomorrow, seems as if you'll need them with that cough.
Enjoy being spoilt and keep warm , hope it's not long till you feel better.

Love, Doreen xx

Hi All,

I started the antibiotics this morning, I do feel a bit better today in myself, although my chest aches with all the coughing, forgot just how sore that is. I am going to go back to work on thursday all things considered. I have decided to leave off the MTX for now as the doctor gave me quite strong penicillian tablets. Its weird just how quickly the cough has died down but I hurt more than I care to mention. Im sure being in bed helped me no end, the amount I slept was unreal. Take care everyone Lorna xx