Hello. I'm just looking for support. Here is my story.
I am 35. I was diagnosed at 15 after about 3 years of undiagnosed disease. 160lbs at 12 and 96 at time of diagnosis. Spent quite a bit of time in the hospital. Was on meds for a few years. Never gained back weight. Went off meds in early 20s. Used a lot of cannabis and went into remission. Have had no symptoms or need for treatment in many years over a decade. Was up to 220. (Overweight) down to 175 now. (My correct weight) Recently had a flare. Apparently I have some perforations. Anyway the gastro jumped straight into prescribing Humira. I had a 2 week course of antibiotics and prednisone. After doing research I'm concerned that other treatments were not recommended first. Also I found the doctor has received payments from the manufacturer of Humira.
Is it normal to go straight to humira given my long period of no active disease?
Could the doctor be incentivized to prescribe it?
Should I get a second opinion?
Just looking for other people's opinions based on their own experiences. Thanks.
I am 35. I was diagnosed at 15 after about 3 years of undiagnosed disease. 160lbs at 12 and 96 at time of diagnosis. Spent quite a bit of time in the hospital. Was on meds for a few years. Never gained back weight. Went off meds in early 20s. Used a lot of cannabis and went into remission. Have had no symptoms or need for treatment in many years over a decade. Was up to 220. (Overweight) down to 175 now. (My correct weight) Recently had a flare. Apparently I have some perforations. Anyway the gastro jumped straight into prescribing Humira. I had a 2 week course of antibiotics and prednisone. After doing research I'm concerned that other treatments were not recommended first. Also I found the doctor has received payments from the manufacturer of Humira.
Is it normal to go straight to humira given my long period of no active disease?
Could the doctor be incentivized to prescribe it?
Should I get a second opinion?
Just looking for other people's opinions based on their own experiences. Thanks.
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