Humira dosing for psoriasis

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Avatar f tn I am suffering from Psoriasis for the last 30 years . What treatment should I take to manage.
Avatar f tn It can be treated but it commonly has recurrences also and there are no home remedies for psoriasis. So a regular treatment is required for this. Treatment options include Ointment and creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids,Psoralen+UVA and PUVB therapy. Over time, psoriasis can become resistant to a specific therapy.
Avatar f tn Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds), especially if you are being treated for psoriasis. Methotrexate can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and your psoriasis may worsen. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking methotrexate. So, I'm hoping you haven't had that glass of wine tonight and avoid drinking while you're on it.
Avatar f tn Liquid paraffin for application, Zinc supplement, sun exposure.
Avatar f tn 13 years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes which I contracted from my now ex. I married 8 years ago to a good man with a bad case of Psoriasis. About 6 months ago he was diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis after having his hands and body start crippling his abailities in daily living, and began taking Humira as treatment. Recently he has decided that we can no longer be intimate and we need to separate.
Avatar f tn I have been on Humira for psoriasis for approx. 9 mos. now. In the beginning I noticed that I as well had some swelling. I got reading alot about reactions etc. It did say that your body does contain more water which in turn would cause swelling. I myself found that after about 3mos. I had gained weight, not that I couldn't afford to but all the same I did find it a little odd. After reading so much on Humira, I dont' think I've missed a page, it is one of those side effects.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with hep c in 2004. I HAVE THE WORST CASE OF PSORIASIS MY DOCTORS SAY THEY EVER SAW. OVER 90% OF MY BODY. IT'S DEC 2009 NW AND MY LOWER LEGS ARE VERY SWOLLEN WITH SCABS ALL OVER THEM. i'm so tired i sleep 15-18 hours a day. As of last night I cant drive because I pass out 2 minutes after i'm drivig. I'VE lost 20 lbs. in 2 weeks and I cant eat. I am very nautious and dizzy. I think yhis is it for me. Any moment. Be honest. What do you think?
766574 tn?1238465473 does anyone know about any new medicine for psoriasis?beside dovonex,enbrel,humira.?
Avatar n tn I do have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis which are autoimmune diseases. 4. I took Humira for years for my condition but stopped taking it around Sept/Oct of 2013 because I had to have shoulder surgery and didnt take it again until the end of March, maybe the beginning of April of this year. 5.
663470 tn?1243207890 I did the light therapy for a few months but it was painful and left dark spots that are still here years later. I took Humira for 7 months and my psoriasis was totally gone from everywhere! (except for the flexure). Well it doesn't work for me anymore so I am going to try something else. All I'm trying to say is get on top of it! Don't let it spread and get out of hand because it will be harder to control. Best wishes and regards!
Avatar m tn He concluded that the relief (although moderate) provided by the NSAIDs was further evidence for Reactive Arthritis and that I should try Humira. I have been on Humira for about 6 weeks with no effect. If anything, pain has gotten worse (though worsening should probably be attributed to discontinuation of NSAIDs).
Avatar n tn I am also taking humira for psoriasis i have seen that that may have caused the shingles but i get conflicting answers i saw my dr yesterday and again all the std's were neg but i don't have the results of hiv yet.
Avatar f tn I was on Humira for years for the prorisis. My doctor just took me off to start the Hep C treatment and now I have Arthritis.
Avatar m tn I had a high risk exposure almost 10 weeks ago. I took one 40mg dose of Humira two to three weeks before exposure. 1.Will that one dose of Humira affect or prolong the production of Hiv antibodies or p24 antigen. 2. I've been having symptoms since week 2 and have gotten worse since. It started with a rash on my torso. some of the rashes looked like purple streaks and some looked like pink spots. they weren't that many and they didn't stay long.
766574 tn?1238465473 what i hate is the cyclosporine 500mg,and humira 40mg,thats for my psoriasis of my skin there side effects are the worst it effects my wbc which is .01%.i can't get sick.funny! they pulled out all my teeth so i won't get an infection.i have a warthins tumoron left side.now i found i have another tumor in front of my throat ,they done a biopsy but i have to do it again cause they need to use a ultrasound which i think he should have done in first place. what is your situation Sir_Osis?
766574 tn?1238465473 Hello, I have severe psoriasis 98% of body its not fun,my dermatologist said he has done everything he could to try to control it but failed.dovonex,enbrel,humira,etc. i have endstage liver cirriosis, he says thats why he can't control it. that i have toxins, my autoimmune system is shut down,i take immune supplements,i detox my body too. use salts(dead sea), sugar ,honey based bodywashes,lotions nothing works.anybody have any ideas? something new?
Avatar n tn However, in your case I suggest your partner discuss the situation with the dermatologist he sees for his psoriasis, and/or the rheumatologist caring for his psoriatic arthritis. Perhaps they will have advice about identifying and perhaps treating wart-infected areas that might not be obvious. From an STD standpoint, there is no reason to suspect that either of you has had other sex partners.
1120928 tn?1263190816 apparently mine is rather advanced for the short time that i have had it, so my drs wanted to use the strongest meds possible.
686769 tn?1236272131 i have been taking humira for 4 months it makes me feel REALLY bad for about 3 to 5 days. i will have headaches, chills, weakness in my intire body. i hurt all over. my joints are toture rifht now. but there was one time a doc had me take dilaudid during a injection week. WOW i felt good. and i had hoped this time would be good to. but WRONG i have struggled so bad from the shot. just like all the times b4. so what made that one time better was dilaudid.
Avatar m tn Hi I hope to get some info and help I have Crohn’s Disease and Ankylosing spondylitis for over ten 15 years now and have taken steroids and Mezavant XL 4800mg which always have worked, but have caused a cataract. I am now on Mezavant XL 4800mg and weekly Humira injections for 6 month. At first Humira worked completely, but for the last 3 month I now have got again explosive Diarrhoea and bleeding.
Avatar f tn Anyone taking humira and feel like they are sick coming down with a cold for a week after injection? Not a full blown cold but the start of one. I feel like this always and this is my 3rd dosage ( counting the starter kit), so I'm new to humira. I've noticed if I'm stressed, I'll even get a sore throat. I know humira suppresses your immune system but are you supposed to feel like you're coming down with something every injection or will this go away with time?
Avatar m tn I hve hsv1&2 for over 6 yrs nw ,no flare up for two yrs.I just started humira then out the blue I flared up,nw I'm due for my 15th day injection but hve to wait for my Doc to call to let me know if I'm able to continue the humira injection wth this active virus.I think the humira reactivated the virus,wow! What u suspect she'll say?
158939 tn?1274915197 I do get muscle twitches, not as often now as before MTX, but they are there. Had my dr appt last week and have put off Humira/Enbrel for another 8 weeks. It's looming out there, but so far I am avoiding them. MTX is enough!
Avatar f tn Hi monicaroni, I have been taking Humira almost 8 months. I take humira for Crohns Althougth reap the benefit for the AS. I am thinking that you probably had a concurrent infection brewing when you Started Humira. Good Luck managing your AS, I appreciate how difficult it can be with mobility issues, and treating pain.
Avatar f tn As you well know Humira is an immuno-suppressive drug , which mainly inhibits TNF (tumor necrosis factor). There's a growing amount of evidence of the development of Autoimmune conditions, related to TNF inhibitors, such as Remicade, Humira and other biologics.
Avatar m tn My wife has been on Humira for about 4-5 months and it hasn't helped! she just had a blood test and her inflammation is very high. her Gastro. Dr. wants to see her in another month and take another blood test. Have you an opinion on the drug Naltrexone and vedolizumab.