Flares right After Injection?

[Billk78]

Hi all,

I get the regular Humira "hangover" where I feel tired and worn down for a day or two after my injection. But I also have been getting stomach flares as well. Only for like 1-2 days after the shot. Does this happen to anyone else?

 

[Dukeis]

Hi all,

I get the regular Humira "hangover" where I feel tired and worn down for a day or two after my injection. But I also have been getting stomach flares as well. Only for like 1-2 days after the shot. Does this happen to anyone else?

Not sure what you mean by stomach flares.

 

[Billk78]

Just flare ups of my crohns. Stomach pains, diarrhea, etc.

 

[Dukeis]

I've have some slow down of stuff moving through for a few days after. I lot of the time that causes cramping. Never had it cause diarrhea though. I also have that hangover feeling for a few days. Is everything ok the rest of the time between injections?

 

[Billk78]

Yeah pretty much good the rest of the time between injections. Occasional flares but not often. I usually can just count on the day or two after injection to be washes. Same feeling as you, tired, cramping, rundown. But also the typical diarrhea I get with my Crohn's. Sucks, but Ill take it to feel better the other 12 days.

 

[Dukeis]

Yeah pretty much good the rest of the time between injections. Occasional flares but not often. I usually can just count on the day or two after injection to be washes. Same feeling as you, tired, cramping, rundown. But also the typical diarrhea I get with my Crohn's. Sucks, but Ill take it to feel better the other 12 days.

That is how I see it, as long as I feel somewhat human the rest of the time. You may want to mention it to your doctor that it happens. I told my doctor how feel after the shot and he asked me what I asked you, how do I feel the rest of the time. I told him ok and seemed to think it was no problem.

 

[Billk78]

Thanks. My doc said the same thing. She said several of her patients have one or two bad days after the injection and sometimes it gets better over time. Luckily I take my shot on Thursday so if I feel crummy its on the weekend....while it can ruin some social plans it doesn't affect work.