How well is Humira working for you?

[tflock]

Hi everyone, I was wondering how well Humira works for everyone in regards to not having any symptoms. I started about 12 weeks ago and was absolutely fine, living a seemingly normal life, and was finally able to start playing soccer again at 100%. Now I have had a week of abdominal pain, some pain and blood with bowel movements, and a feeling of fatigue, along with some joint pain. I was wanting to know if this type of stuff sort of comes and goes while on Humira, or if things could be turning the wrong direction for me.

 

[Crohns08]

Have you missed any of your shots? I would definitely notify your doctor and let him/her know what is going on. You might be having a reaction to the medicine or it just might not be working for you. Let us know how it goes

 

[beth]

Are you on fortnightly injections? Since you appeared to be fine on it initially you might not be getting enough of it: ask your consultant about going to weekly injections.

I'm on weekly and the difference is well worth it.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

My Humira remission only lasted for 4 months. It sure was great while it lasted though. My insurance company denied weekly shot so I had to switch to Remicade, which is working just as well.

 

[MikeinBklyn]

I agree with weekly injections, it has changed my life for the better, now let's hope it lasts, fingers and toes crossed!

 

[tflock]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am on an injection every 2 weeks. I havent missed any shots either. I notified my doctor and had a blood draw to see if the inflamation levels are up at all. I havent got a word back yet, but should hear today

 

[Cassandra]

I have been taking weekly injections and I used to have moments of nausea, and I notice I have it more often. Two weeks after I got off the predisone I had a crohn's attack. I am not sure what is going on.

 

[tflock]

I was able to speak to my doctor and my blood test came back showing zero inflammation. I am feeling good right now, but am going to be scheduled for a sigmoidoscopy in about 2 weeks because I am still seeing blood on and off.