I'm into the 9th day of a cold (sore throat first, dry cough, congestion---the usual story) and I know I'm on the road to recovery. BUT, I did some house cleaning and laundry this morning and am absolutely exhausted and feeling weak. Does anyone else have this reaction to a cold virus? It seems that ever since I've had RA (3 years now) every time I get a cold, I'm just knocked down by it, sleeping a lot, etc. I'm thinking it might be that my body must work harder than it used to in order to heal itself since having RA. I'd like to know others' experience with colds and RA. It's only 1:45 pm and I'm ready for rest and a nap!! Thanks, everyone.hi chalie brown seeing the meds you are on and 9days of infection
a visit to your gp may be in order.. antibiotics may be required
Boney
My husband who does not have RA has this same thing and same duration so far...might be a tough strain going around.