# Enbrel and allergies/cold

**URL:** <https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [December 23, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223 "2011-12-23T00:27:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/1 "2011-12-23T00:27:03Z")

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I started Enbrel almost 3 weeks ago - my 3rd dose is due tomorrow and I have no idea whether or not to take it. I called my rheumy, but have been playing phone tag / my phone is acting screwy. I'm fairly sure this is severe allergies, not a cold. I'm wary of taking Enbrel tomorrow in either case, but I also don't want to miss a dose if I don't have to. What to do?

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**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/andrew/32/228_2.png) [@Andrew](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Andrew)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/2 "2011-12-23T00:48:48Z")

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Tonight I just took my 11th dose of Enbrel. I'm getting over a cold which started last Wednesday. The cold ran it's normal course for me. The enbrel had no effect on my cold. I've been told to be concerned if I get a fever, not for a common cold.

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**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 1:49pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/3 "2011-12-23T13:49:52Z")

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Yeah - temp jump and symptoms went hand in hand. It was in the 50's yesterday and rainy the day before. I totally think it's allergies, so will be taking the Enbrel.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease, everyone! :)

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**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/andrew/32/228_2.png) [@Andrew](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Andrew)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 2:09pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/4 "2011-12-23T14:09:38Z")

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Unless your immune system is compromised already, I don't think Ebrel really disables it all that much. It effects one component... a hyperactive component at that.

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**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/5 "2011-12-28T00:09:01Z")

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Ugh ... felt horrible through Christmas morning, but rapid improvement Christmas Day. I still have some upper respiratory crap going on, so may call my doctor in the morning if it's not improved.

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**Author:** ![Liz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/liz/32/17_2.png) [@Liz](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Liz)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2011, 9:23pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/6 "2011-12-28T21:23:27Z")

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I have taken two doses so far & find it makes me run to the bathroom. I am sick for like 3 days after taking it. Anyone have this problem??

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**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/7 "2011-12-28T21:30:26Z")

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Thanks, Trees! I finally got a few hours of sleep last night without coughing and am vastly improved this morning as far as the congestion goes. My feet are KILLING me, though.

Elizabeth ... I don't have that problem, but it doesn't sound pleasant at all. Hugs!!!

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**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/andrew/32/228_2.png) [@Andrew](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Andrew)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-and-allergies-cold/223/8 "2011-12-29T01:31:08Z")

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Nym I hope your feet get better fast. Good luck with getting your liver under  
control.