humira or methotrexate

m now taking Plaquenil, Methotrexate and Humira Injections. My Rheumatologist did not discuss this with me. He said that the progression needs to be stopped before even thinking about it, but I was just wondering what kind of surgery is available out there and if there were any success stories. I have bumps under my feet and the feeling I get while walking when I flare up is like walking on marbles. I was wondering if surgery would help eventually and how long is the healing process etc. Nat.

I have had Crohn's for 40 yrs; 30 yrs on steroids, 10 on methotrexate. Originally oral, 25 mg a week, but last 4 yrs weekly injections of 25 mg. I had a hemi-colectomy in March 09, with 15 cm of my small and large intestines removed. Unfortunately, I then had a big flare in late September requiring 2 weeks again in hospital. I was put on remicade: gastro said I would have only 3 infusions: 0, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, but still had faecal incontinence and failure to put on weight.

I have RA and use Humira/methotrexate. How long do I have to be off Humira to get a yellow fever (and/or tyhphoid) vaccine? How long to I have to stay off Humira after the vaccine?

I am not sure if this helps - perhaps you could Google methotrexate for more detailed information on mtx side effects, and/or read the leaflet that you should get when picking up your injections. Of course, the manufacturer must list all known side effects, even if it had occurred in 1/10,000 patients, so don't be frightened by an extensive list. Each person reacts differently to drugs, i.e.

I am now taking methotrexate and remicade. I was on humira but i didnt like it? I dont know if I am helping. Anyway I couldnt tell you much if it helped because I have never been in dire need of help with my crohn's. I do have arthritis (had that before i did have the crohn's) and I use it for that as well. Let me just say that it worked wonders for the arthritis after the first infusion the arthritis disappeared like magic by the end of.

during a flare gas and the stools might smell worse. In my experience with Crohn's medicines do just stop working over time. I had two big flares in since I've been diagnosed with the disease. The first time prednisone worked like a charm. I was taking off and back on it between flares for smaller flares, well the other big one it help a little through IV's but it didn't work. So yeah medicines do stop working.

Like clockwork, I am sick for one to two days after I take my methotrexate and Humira. Every other week, I get severe nausea and upset stomach. I usually have to take something for nausea but that then will be make me extremely sleepy. The nausea starts about 12 hours or so after the shot. Is this normal? Does anyone else experience this? I have been on each of these meds for 4 years now.

I have been treated for rheumatoid arthritis with Humira for 7 months including a combination of Humira and methotrexate for the past 2 months. I also take 5mg of prednisone, and 6 Azulfadine tablets each day. I was taking Humira once every fourteen days and I am on 15mg of methotrexate a week. About a month ago, I started experiencing numbness in my toes and feet. I mentioned it to my rheumatologist but she wasn't concerned and simply told me it wasn't rheumatoid arthritis.

I had the same concerns and fears when I started on methotrexate. I should learn Wednesday whether or not I will be joining the Humira club this month or postponing it again. We are taking it a month at a time. Glad you found us and I look forward to hearing more from you.

I've been diagnosed with RA since 2006. On Methotrexate 20mg, Humira, and folic acid. In last 24 months I've had 3 bouts of pancreatitis (twice after gall bladder removal) with no cause determined gastro doc, and chronic burning sensation in legs, buttocks and lower back. (Similar to feeling of frostbite) Sensation increases as day progresses and greater sensitivity on sitting or clothes binding in areas.

I recently went to a urologist for extreme blood (dark brown) in my urine for a week or so. He did 2 ultrasounds and the urethea scope but no bloodwork. Sent me for a Ct scan which showed lesions on both kidneys and recommended an MRI. It came back with lesions on my pancreas also and he referred me back to my family doc because it was not his field. My family doc is sending me to the surgeon (don't know his specialty off the top of me head) but he did a hernia op on me in Dec. 2011.

My intentions are never to take a biologic such as Humira, Remicade or be pleasure of other drugs that are like playing Russian roulette. I wholeheartedly hope you check the book out on your Kindle app. $12.99 is a small price to pay for the amount of knowledge I have received regarding my situation. I wish you well in your journey, it really does suck to have these symptoms in your thirties.

t work for you, has your gastro thought about changing to a different anti-tnfa immuno-suppressant, such as Humira or Cimzia? Otherwise, you might like to think about methotrexate - I have recently come off it after 9 yrs, and it worked well until I had an allergic reaction the day after my Remicade infusion, so we have discontinued it.

so please help as I want my life back and even though the Humira helps, if you cut the whole thing out, or even the most inflamed bit, it might give me a better chance?! Thank you very much for your time and patience.

My Doctor has not put me on anything yet, she want's me to choose between Humira and Remicade, but the thought of taking either scares me to death because my immune system is already weak.

Also, I forgot to ask this at her last rheumy appt, but how is Remicade any better than Enbrel or Humira? (SHe hasn't been on them, but I just wondered why he chose Remicade.) Any info you can provide would be most appreciated! My daughter is at the end of her rope.

I thought I had the flu about 5 years ago.. turned out to be PMR and my joints were very painful.. could hardly walk.. it was in my feet and ankles, knees, and wrists.. anyway I took celery seed and Ibuprophen.. and it went into remission.. yeah! celery seed.. worked as well as the sterioids that others have been on.. and though I have had a flair up .. so has another person I know with it, who is still on the steriods.. so you might want to at least look into the symptoms..

Hi there, when I was first dx with AS 4 years ago I was put on MTX and Folic Acid, was told you cannot take MTX w/o the folic. Long story short I had to stop the MTX as it made me severely depressed to the point I was having suicidal thoughts. My doc at the time acted like I was crazy but 2 rheumy's one from the Mayo Clinic said it can be a side effect for some people. After I stopped it I was back to my old self, and just an fyi while I was on it, it did nothing to help me.

The pain was bareable and I only had real problems is I sat for too long. Now just the idea of getting up, walking to work or where ever I need to go makes me miserable. I have been to the doctors, they have run tests for Arthritis to include: Rhuematoid Factor , ANA , CBC and some other standard tests. They just did a CCP blood tests but the results aren't back yet. Hopefully next week. Nothing came from those tests but the pain just keeps getting worse.

my morning stiffness lasts for about half an hour not more and during these 7 months there was no swallow elbow or knee or any other joint but the joints pain is not going away. now she put me on plaquenil 200mg twice/day and zaldiar and she said the medicine will take effect after three months. in fact i started taking the pills yesterday since this is the least arthritis medicine concerning side effects.....but still having doubts.

I just went back to my rheumy have had RA since Oct 09. I am on methotrexate 6 tabs on Sat. I am also on Leucovorin for mouth sores and prednisone. I am now getting more mouth sores so he prescribed a cream or tar to put on them twice daily and to go back to 5 mg of predisone from the 3 mg I had decreased down to. My question is he told me if this doesnt take care of mouth sores then my next step is injections and around $1200 a month.

I have RA and I understand being concerned about going on Humira or Enbrel, but sometimes what you gain is worth giving it a chance. Since he is not having success with the other treatments, I would encourage him to try Humira or Enbrel. Many in this community swear by them and have had their quality of life significantly improved. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Ada and I are here for both of you as are many other members here.

Remicade is a biologic injection, in the same class of drugs as Humira, Enbrel and Orencia. I have been taking Humira for rhematoid arthritis and it seems to be doing it's job as my rheumy says. It keeps me out of the emergency room with serious flares which had become a habit for me. These drugs are usually reserved for "rheumatoid" type arthritis and getting insurance companies to approve them is not normally easy.

It takes about 3 months to determine if this medication is helping. If not, they will likely place you on methotrexate (MTX) either in pill or injectable form. If you go on MTX, you must take folic acid. the doctor should prescribe this for you but if they don't, ask for it as MTX will lower your folic acid levels. I recommend going on the injectable form of MTX as it has fewer side effects.

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