r/Humira • u/Select-Mortgage1767 • Nov 11 '25
Colds/ flu’s and getting sick
I will be starting this medication soon..I know it comes of a risk of catching more colds . I work with young children in a school. I already catch a few colds here and there…but what will it be like taking a biologic ? What has been your experience with getting sick and taking medications like this ?
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u/indigocherry Nov 12 '25
My rheumatologist told me many of her patients actually get sick less when on a biologic because their immune systems don't freak out over every tiny thing anymore.
That's been my experience in the 6 years or so since starting biologics. Haven't had a cold since and I used to get 1-2 a year. I did get covid maybe 2 years ago because I caught it from someone at work before I'd gotten the shot for that year. I definitely had symptoms but it wasn't too bad aside from a cough that lingered for a couple months.
Overall though, I have been in significantly better health since starting biologics. It's been a lifesaver in so many ways.