Antibodies to Humira?

[Archa004]

Hi there, I'm new here and hope this group can help. I was diagnosed with severe Crohns in August 2015, in remission since December 2015. I'm on Humira and 6MP. In addition to Crohns, I also have spondyloarthritis and some form of psoriasis (so my immune system is all kinds of crazy). Since starting Humira, the symptoms for all 3 conditions have subsided, but this week I started to notice psoriasis issues again and I'm worried it's the beginning sign of Humira not working any more, and I don't want to risk going into a crohns flare! Does anyone have any experience/input on this?
I also just noticed mucus in my stool for the first time, but no pain so idk if that's something related or not.
Thank you in advance.

 

[ronroush7]

Are you having any symptoms of the Crohns? It could be a possibility the Crohns is flaring but I don't know. You might want to ask your doctor. Let us know how you are.

 

[ronroush7]

I have psoriasis also and I have wondered if when my psoriasis kicks in if the Crohns is flaring.

 

[Scipio]

There are blood tests your doctor can order to determine whether the Humira is losing effectiveness due to antibodies against Humira being generated.

 

[ronroush7]

There are blood tests your doctor can order to determine whether the Humira is losing effectiveness due to antibodies against Humira being generated.

I am supposed to be going to see the specialist or rather to his office tomorrow for blood work and a stool sample to see if the Humira is being effective.