How long until it kicks in?

[Kittee]

Hey guys,

I finally got on humira and I had my first round about a week and a half ago. I did the 4 injections... OUCH

I'm still on 10mg pred so I'm not sure if the Humira is working yet.
Any experience with that?

 

[MikeinBklyn]

Usually a few months to really kick in, but it starts to work real quick. Everyone varies in this department. Don't despair, give it some time.

Best of Luck

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Some people respond with the first treatment or two but you should see response by 3 months if the medication will work for you.

 

[ruhereyet]

I was on 20 mg pred when I started my Humira, and it was about three weeks after the loading dose of Humira that I noticed how much better I felt. Good luck to you!

 

[badbelly]

I'm 6 weeks in and still on 20mg pred. I've felt a bit better but it still hasn't really "kicked in" for me.

 

[Cmkslivt]

4 months and still doesnt work. Changed dosage to every weeks.. and still nothing.

Doctor said it could take about 3 months to start feeling better IF it works.

 

[scoutfinch]

It started working for me within the first 2 weeks. By week 4, I had only minimal symptoms (i.e. much reduced Crohn's pain/nausea).