Hi Everyone,
I'm new here, I was diagnosed with Crohn's in October 2010 after several years of symptoms, abcesses, fistulae, etc... I've been a Firefighter/Paramedic for 7+years. I'd love to get some opinions or first hand experience regarding the Immuno-compromise aspect of Humira. I have been on Entocort & Pentasa since diagnosis & have yet to notice significant relief. My Dr. plan's to start me on Humira this week & my biggest concern is catching a disease/infection through my frequent exposure to just about every nasty thing under the sun. I currently am assigned to a very busy paramedic fire engine, within a diverse community which has an especially high transient population known to suffer from TB, Hepatitis, Influenza, etc...... I certainly plan to be vigilant in using universal precautions to limit my exposure, but you can never be 100%. Is anyone else in a similar situation? Have any of you aquired infections which you feel is due to being on Humira? Would you not recommend a person in my situation use this medication?
Thanks for your time!
Tom
I'm new here, I was diagnosed with Crohn's in October 2010 after several years of symptoms, abcesses, fistulae, etc... I've been a Firefighter/Paramedic for 7+years. I'd love to get some opinions or first hand experience regarding the Immuno-compromise aspect of Humira. I have been on Entocort & Pentasa since diagnosis & have yet to notice significant relief. My Dr. plan's to start me on Humira this week & my biggest concern is catching a disease/infection through my frequent exposure to just about every nasty thing under the sun. I currently am assigned to a very busy paramedic fire engine, within a diverse community which has an especially high transient population known to suffer from TB, Hepatitis, Influenza, etc...... I certainly plan to be vigilant in using universal precautions to limit my exposure, but you can never be 100%. Is anyone else in a similar situation? Have any of you aquired infections which you feel is due to being on Humira? Would you not recommend a person in my situation use this medication?
Thanks for your time!
Tom