Advice please :) (Humira) When will it Start Working?

[Merinach]

Hi everyone,
I'm 15, diagnosed with Crohns almost two years ago. Since then I've had flares almost nonstop. I've tried pretty much every medicine, 6-mp, lialda, remicade, now humira and uceris, and ofcourse, everyone's favorite, prednisone. I started the Humira two weeks ago so I've only had the starter injections. I'm going to inject myself again this upcoming Monday. Ever since remicade stopped working and since I started humira too, I think I'm still having a flare. I have diarrhea and bloody stools and horrible headaches, but no abdominal pain at all. Was humira automatically supposed to help or should I wait until I do it a few more times and see if it works? Also lets say humira just isn't working for me, what would be next? Thanks everyone.

 

[chuckmya]

I think it can take up to six months to start working or to know if it's working! It made a huge difference for me! I've been on it for a out 7 months or so.....I have way more good days now! More energy and fewer symptoms!!! Good luck to you!!!

 

[DougUte]

Give Humira some time. It has worked well for me for 4 years now. A lot more good days.

 

[Pilgrim]

I really hope it works for you, it sounds like you need a break!

I would give it a number of months.

 

[MikeinBklyn]

Be patient. Like the others have said, it could take months. You can also discuss with your doc about changing dosage temporarily to a more frequent schedule, weekly instead of every two weeks.

Good Luck

 

[Thaymez]

I feel for you, believe me.
Dr. told me 6 weeks.... It, however, took 5 months to work for me to the point where I could come off prednisone. then I was very shaky for about 2 months eating basically just rice and sweet potatoes. Now I'm Golden!
Keep your head up, better days are coming. (even if you don't believe me)
Good Vibes.