gain adalimumab trial

As there was no improvement. Doctor adviced to have Exemptia (Adalimumab) injection. 4 injections (40mg 8ml) was given. Next day he was having stomach pain, tight and rigid stomach, and fast breathing. He was immediately admitted in the nearby hospital and doctor found he was suffering from megacolon (toxic colon). After taking x-ray and CT scan, it was found that there was perforation in his stomach.

Yesterday my rheumatologist has finally decided to give me something other than anti-inflammatories and anti-depressants for my list of symptoms which he has decided are due to either Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis (Palindromic Rheumatism was mentioned too) or possibly all of the above, with a side order of Fibromyalgia. Just wondering if anyone here has taken Humira (Adalimumab) as I've read about it and am freaking out a bit!

Yes, Humira will indirectly help in controlling diarrhea and digestion. Let me explain this. Humira or adalimumab is a biological response modifier and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. Thus, in Crohn’s it will modify your body’s response to disease (bloating, tenderness, diarrhea, indigestion etc). This is because any immune mediated disease like Crohn’s produces excess of an inflammatory protein called TNF-alpha, which causes cellular damage along with pain and inflammation.

I took it for a little while. I'd look it up, but from what I remember, it's usually used an anti-seizure med but can also prevent mood swings. It causes drowsiness and sometimes a little weight gain. (I didn't gain any, personally, but I was on a low dose.) Also, I agree with Nikki--- it can take a lot of trial and error to find the right med. It can also take awhile to kick in. Good luck!

As most of us know Humira (adalimumab) reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation. Common Humira side effects may include: headache; nausea; cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sneezing, sore throat; rash; or redness, bruising, ITCHING, or swelling where the injection was given. So what you are experiencing is not unusual - however I think you should give your MD a call as Sherry also suggested. He/she needs to know about your reaction.

While it is antihistaminics, topical and oral steroids for eczema and antifungal for fungal infection, the treatment of psoriasis that have been approved by FDA are adalimumab and Xtrac Velocity excimer laser system. Apart from that, topical medications like emollients, creams containing coal tar, dithranol, corticosteroids, fluocinonide, vitamin D3 analogues and retinoids have been routinely used. So before using any treatment it is advisable to consult a dermatologist. I hope it helps.

That being said, many doctors can be talked into med changes that make some sense/might be a good trial and error trial to make. Seroquel at lower doses mainly binds to histamine receptors, which is why it gets used off label as a sleep aid at low doses. Sleepiness *might* be from lowering your seroquel dose to 75 mg from 300 mg.

My husband is almost done with 8 weeks of likely triple therapy (in a clinical trial) and has lost about 5 pounds, while eating very well. He is not on AD's.

m on Celexa now but am wondering if maybe Lexapro would be better since anxiety is my biggest concern. Has anyone had suggest with Lexapro. Also does Lexapro cause weight gain like Celexa?

Taper off the steroids to low potency ones after consulting your dermatologist. The drugs that have been approved by FDA are adalimumab and Xtrac Velocity excimer laser system. Apart from that, topical medications like emollients, creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), fluocinonide, vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids have been routinely used. Phototherapy containing UV A has also been employed.

And please do not say Tylenol or Aleve. This pain is too severe and debilitating. I also am having trouble with weight gain.

Sorry don't know about the trial .. , but, here are a few question that have been put together for CT's .. imo, a really good idea to do due diligence research before hand as much as possible , and then make an informed decision ... Here is a initial list of questions for anyone who is considering participating in medical research ie: Clinical Trials .. the answers you might want to know before signing up ... kindly add to it if you have any others that I've missed ...

I don't really understand what your doctor is saying. When I look at this trial on clinicaltrials.gov, there are a number of sites in the U.S. that are "not yet recruiting". Was he a confirmed trial site and was only allowed a certain quota of patients and he wanted more than that or was he shut down as a trial site? The Illinois site for this trial says it's "Recruiting" but I don't know how accurate that is.

Again look at the risk over the gain if its too much of a risk for little or no gain dont do it, but if its mid risk for a high gain than it just might be worth the try. R.

He said the TPO is very high but not sure if that means I will need medication or even if that is what is causing the weight gain and other problems. I have very bad sleep problems and am lucky to get 3 or 4 hours undisturbed sleep per night, I suffer from very heavy and prolonged menstrual periods at one point for 7 months non stop but now am on a contraceptive pill to control this and Im very sensitive to the cold! Can you give any advice or indication what course of action may be taken.

Wellbutrin XL, I am on it. So far I have no complaints however do your research on any medication. Don't just go for it because it helps loses weight. Some people reported losing their hair with it. As for me, my hair is still thick as ever and present.

Has anyone taken Lexapro? If so, did you gain weight on it or experience other side effects? Did it give you motivation to do things again? My neuro doc prescribed it (10 mg) but I'm not sure if this is any good... Thanks!!

Everyone is different. Every pregnancy is different.

Also, if need be you an take aminosalicylates under expert guidance as this group of drugs does not affect the baby either in mother’s womb or during breast feeding. Biologic drugs such as adalimumab (Humira) and infliximab (Remicade) can also be started later in pregnancy. Discuss this with your doctor. Take care! The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.

Well, finding the right antidepressant is sometimes trial and error. If paxil wasn't the right one, there are others. Zoloft is pretty well tolerated. But you have to remember that all of those types of medications take a couple of weeks to get used to! Give them 6 weeks fair trial or else you don't know what it is like to be on them.

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