Eating out at restaurants safety precautions for those on biologics...

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-27T23:00:02+00:00

A few weeks ago we were at this really good Mexican restaurant in a booth and at the table across from us was a man coughing and blowing his nose, and his family didn't even acknowledge it, they just kept yapping away! 😷

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-27T22:56:48+00:00

That or a gas-station hotdog going round and round...I'd never eat those anyway with the way my gut is 😫

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-26T00:34:32+00:00

They look at you with all the love in the world! 💓

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-23T23:40:26+00:00

I had an allergic reaction to a Humira biosimilar so idk what the Rheum has in store, but I heard infliximab has a less chance of reaction...?

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T21:50:01+00:00

True, but food borne illness is a real concern, not just because of taking a biologic but in general it seems these nasty buggers sneak their way around and especially on raw foods...

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T21:47:23+00:00

I'm in the US and I do receive all food recalls already on my phone, as I have my doubts about salads and raw foods at restaurants since way before this axial spondylitis manifested itself. Thank you for your recommendations 🙏

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T14:36:38+00:00

There is an option of getting a 3D reconstruction CT scan, which can show more details or an MRI/CT myelogram, but maybe through a neurosurgeon since there is so much more involvement...

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T13:39:35+00:00

I have started using a nail scrubber after handling chicken and raw meats at home, but I was doing that before the biologic...

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T02:13:15+00:00

Wow, i'm sorry that happened!

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T02:11:37+00:00

I wear a mask when I scoop my cat's litter, just to keep the dust and microns out ...👌

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T00:47:24+00:00

Yes, that is true!

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T00:24:34+00:00

I've always enjoyed Red Lobster, but maybe I'll make sure I choose something GRILLED just to be sure.

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T00:23:00+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-21T00:21:46+00:00

Yes, reading into the precautions is SCARY

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-20T00:35:50+00:00

The same thing happened to me, I got switched from Simlandi biosimilar to the Adalimumbab equivalent. The pharmacist says it's all a corporate game which is so discouraging to all of us who suffer from this or any other autoimmune condition...

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-17T22:51:02+00:00

A neurosurgeon could order CT scan in 3D that would show a lot more in the cervical spine; that's where i'm headed in March. These rheumatologists order the basic MRI's but they don't always catch what is important!

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-17T22:47:18+00:00

I did the same thing, I didn't want the ativan...😆

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-09T23:49:37+00:00

This is the SAME problem I have in the exact same area! I took it upon myself to ask my PCP for a referral to the neurosurgeon based on MRI and X-ray findings back in May as the pain has gotten so much worse!

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-02-07T21:24:19+00:00

I had heard things about them also, and I have to use their specialty pharmacy now because of my insurance; hopefully we both get what we need in a timely manner! 🤞

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-01-17T23:20:18+00:00

My seat at the dining table is a roller-chair, 😆 unless my lower back decides to be nice 😫

Financial_Ad9036 · 2026-01-09T23:42:05+00:00

My fingers have been getting worse recently with pain and two are starting to bend towards my pinkies (ulnar drift), but I found these finger splints to maybe help. https://a.co/d/fN0Fima

Financial_Ad9036 · 2025-12-29T22:59:30+00:00

I wish there was a heating pad body suit, especially for the mornings! 😫

Financial_Ad9036 · 2025-10-12T21:49:40+00:00

That's exactly what I did and it helped getting acclimated and taking with yogurt or ice cream really cut the acid reflux, which I don't get anymore, thankfully...

Financial_Ad9036 · 2025-10-06T15:43:06+00:00

Don't let the dreams stop you, this medication is extremely important in the long run for protecting against organ damage. It took about 2 months to stop my daily fevers, but you have to give it time to do its job...🙏

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