Humira not working
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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.
Demyelinating diseases like MS can be caused by the use of Humira. If so, the course of the disease is variable and cannot be predicted. There is not much in the way of at home treatment that can be done for this disease. The same for polyneuropathy.
You may consult your doctor and advance the date of appointment. Exercise, in some people, helps reduce the awareness of symptoms. Meditation also can be tried.
I have not developed any bad side effects from the humira thankfully, and my DS-DNA is still negative. I am being closely monitored for SLE related symptoms just in case, but have had none besides the arthritis. Would like to know whic systemic, chronic connective tissue diseases I have one of these days, but, in the meantime, I'm happy with the combo of drugs I'm on....not entirely pain & stiffness free, but pretty close on most days...hoping it lasts!!!
I keep getting headahces too that zap me now and then. I know you are not suppose to take humira or any other if you have a bad infeciont, but the dr said the ct scan shows narrow passage ways and thinks cause of my allergies ti is just inflamation, so I do the nettie pot, the nasal spray and nothing.
i currently have been taking humira for about a year. i have not been sexually active in that time. i googled the topic, some sites say you can. Am i misreading the information? Can the actual shot give someone gential herpes or is just that in taking the drug outbreaks more likely to occur and easier to catch? Can you only catch genital herpes throught sexual contact?
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?
Both are supposed to do the same thing in the body. The only difference is Remicade is a made-protien where as the Humira is a human protien. With Humira you give yourself a shot every other week.
So far, after using both, I prefer the Remicade. I didn't mind the treatments as much as I do the Humira even though the Humira is more convienient (I hate having to give myself a shot.
Does anyone have a diagnosis of "undifferentiated arthritis" with symptoms of finger, hand, and wrist arthritis? If so, what is your treatment therapy? I was originally diagnosed with SLE in sept 2010 with main symptom of arthritis but prior skin, photosensitivity, and mouth ulcers, plus ANA of 1:640. At that time my rheumy was thinking i had RA but i had no bloodwork indicating RA, so he thought i had SLE instead.
My husband missed his dose of Humira by 24 hours a week ago. He is now vomiting regularly like he did prior to his diagnosis. Is this normal with a missed dose? He has been on Humira since September.
Hi. I am not on Humira but have talked to many AS patients who have had great success with it. Most of the AS folks I talk to are on enbrel, but they are comparable meds. I hope one of them will pipe in here. Bumping this to the top of the forum will help with that effort. How long have you been taking the Humira?
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.
Any body else taking humira? I have Ulcerative colitis and thats the meds they put me on. My condition is pretty bad because all three of my doctors told me not to come off the meds. That it could cause problems and early delivery. Any one?
I have started Humira injections which is a tnf drug and since I started taking it three weeks ago I have had a constant headache. Is this normal as not even strong painkillers are helping.
night last 4 mths also Endep 10mg 2 before bed to help restlessness ....still in pain ....so now about to start Humira but I cannot afford to gain weight,, and the
forum makes me afraid to take.......as met have a few years ago ...any one still on Humira injection every fnight?.
Hi Ketot. :)
First, let me tell you how glad I am that you have found our Arthritis Community. I want to be sure you understand that the are no Doctor's on this Community. We are all either Arthritis sufferers, such as you or CP (Chronic Pain) patients. :)
I'm so sorry that you are experiencing this itching. As I said, I'm not a Doctor, but it definitely sounds as if you are having a reaction to the Humira.
Most of the folks I talk to start with other medications to control their symptoms and then, if nothing else is working, move up to Humira. Usually treatment starts with NSAIDS. If insufficient relief is experienced, DMARDS are prescribed. If there is still an insufficient improvement, then TNF inhibitors are prescribed. You may want to speak with your doctor about your treatment plan or get a second opinion.
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