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Suggest Treatment For Flu Symptoms When On Adalimumab

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015

Question: My temperature is normally 97.8. I have had a flu like illness for the last few days and my temp. now is 96.1. I am hla b-27 positive and have been on adulimamab for approx 18 months. I really am feeling bad. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Urszula Stanko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Adalimumab may decrease your ability to fight infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Adalimumab is a tumor necrosis factor blocker(TNF). It works by decreasing the process of inflammation. So it affects the immune system and lower the ability to fight infections. It is important to try avoid exposure to infections during this treatment and every signs of infection should be checked.

Because you have flu like symptoms I suggest you to make a blood test to find what is the reason. Also you should be examined by your doctor so that he or she will eliminate serious condition.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Urszula Stanko (17 minutes later)

Thanks,
Should there be any special concern about 96.1 temp?

Answered by Dr. Urszula Stanko (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should be concern about your symptoms when taking adalimumab.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Human body temperature usually ranges from 97.5 to 98.8 so your temperature is too low. However the most dangerous is when temperature is below 95.

Your flu like symptoms and low temperature should be checked especially that you are taking adalimumab.

Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad