# Been in bed 6 days, need advice to get better for Remicade treatment next week

**URL:** https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/been-in-bed-6-days-need-advice-to-get-better-for-remicade-treatment-next-week/1540
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**Created:** [February 22, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/been-in-bed-6-days-need-advice-to-get-better-for-remicade-treatment-next-week/1540 "2013-02-22T13:38:58Z")
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### Author: ![Frances](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/frances/32/4766_2.png) [@Frances](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Frances)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/been-in-bed-6-days-need-advice-to-get-better-for-remicade-treatment-next-week/1540/1 "2013-02-22T13:38:58Z")

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Started out with no energy and sleeping all day. Now I have a cold and sound and feel terrible. It's been 6 days and I'm hoping to start my new Remicade treatment next Wednesday.

Any advice on speeding up my recovery? Taking Vitamin C and B6, B12.

thanks for all your ideas.

warmly,

Frances

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### Author: ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2013, 4:51pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/been-in-bed-6-days-need-advice-to-get-better-for-remicade-treatment-next-week/1540/2 "2013-02-22T16:51:36Z")

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Just sending my best wishes. You can increase your Vit D as well. I often find that using a product like Airborne works well to get me over the hump.

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### Author: ![michael\_in\_vermont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/michael_in_vermont/32/640_2.png) [@michael\_in\_vermont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/michael_in_vermont)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/been-in-bed-6-days-need-advice-to-get-better-for-remicade-treatment-next-week/1540/3 "2013-02-22T19:08:11Z")

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I am sorry you are feeling so poorly Frances. I usually take a multi vit and vitamin water when I feel something coming on though it is hard to tell as sometimes I get chills, body aches and runny nose when the inflammation is high such as in a flair. I am not sure it does anything except make my urine very rich in vitamins and minerals! But then at least I feel like I am doing something. I also increase hand washing and wiping surfaces. I figure if it is a flair and not a cold I might be more at risk for catching something. I hope you feel better soon. My Rheumy gives me the Remicade if I have symptoms of a URI as long as I do not have a fever. Good luck!

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### Author: ![GrumpyCat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/grumpycat/32/969_2.png) [@GrumpyCat](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/GrumpyCat)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/been-in-bed-6-days-need-advice-to-get-better-for-remicade-treatment-next-week/1540/4 "2013-02-22T23:36:39Z")

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Call the doc or the triage nurse at the office. They can tell you if Dr. M will give the remicade anyway. It might ease your mind some.  
Rest, vitamins, chicken noodle soup, and patience are the only suggestions I have. I am sending you positive thoughts and energy too.  
It will get better, Frances. I know it has been a real trial for you lately, but it does get better.

Hugs!  
Claire
