Anyone else not getting much from humira other than side effects? I keep getting uncommon ones. I may have to give another call to my doctor. Last time, I told him of the abdominal pains I was getting, they used to be really bad, but has gotten better. I do have more bm than I used to, which was never a real problem before. I get vaginal bleeding almost daily, but the doc tells me it's just me being nervous about the meds. Believe me, I've had lots of stress in my life and I've never had prop lens with bleeding other than being late or skip months. I'm exhausted for 2-3 days to the point of missing work. I get constant headaches. Another new symptom, I get these lumps on my head and neck. They're sensitive at first, then start to go away, but not completely. Just took my last injection Wednesday, new lumps appeared. I also have joint pain, especially in my ankles/feet and wrists/ hands. I was prescribed something else 2 weeks ago, which I still didn't start taking because of side effects that could be long term with the new med, plus still getting unpleasant side effects with humira. Not sure why I should put myself through so much to not make me better. The other med, which he said works well with humira, it's called purinethol. He's a well respected doctor in the area, but I've lost confidence in him. I'm wondering if he relies on these expensive meds for a larger pay check, or if he's right and to give it 3 months. I'm on my 3rd month now.
I was allergic to remicade and wonder if I just can't tolerate humira. I guess its rare to have these symptoms. I may need to go see my family doctor and get his opinion. And call back the humira help line with these new symptoms.
Michelle, sorry, don't want to scare you with my symptoms. Most people are fine with it. Hope it works out well for you. The injections aren't that bad, I barely feel a thing when I inject. When are you starting?
I am new here and I have a couple of question that maybe you can answer. I have crohns for about three years and I am finally starting on humira, since nothing else seemed to help. Since I have had crohns I can't put on any weight. I am usually at 125 pounds and I am now weighing 113 pounds, my question is after you started humira where you able to gain weigh again and if it helps with diarrhea? Sorry this is so long.
