Humira rapid weight loss

[JAY82]

Took my loading doses on thurdsay of last week, so today is the 5th day, so far i feel great.. Haven't noticed any side effects, didn't even have the fatigue i though i would.. The only concern is i have lost 12lbs in that short time.. I had weight to loose, i am not a little guy but that seems pretty quick and i am eating good..

Anyone else have rapid weight loss, and how concerned should i be?

 

[nogutsnoglory]

I think that is an alarming amount of weight loss even if you were on a diet! I would call your doctor and let them know. I never heard of weight loss on Humira but whatever the cause you should get to the bottom of it.

If it continues a possible stool test is in order to check for parasites.

 

[traci0531]

Did you start tapering a steroid dose? I've noticed I drop a lot of weight quickly when I taper my prednisone.

 

[JAY82]

No still taking steriods at the same dose.. Not pred though, i am on entocort.. I gave the dr. A call waiting for a call back..

 

[JAY82]

Lost another 2lbs sense yesterday.. Don't know how, i am eating like normal, and doing nothing differened.. Still waiting to hear back from the dr.. She said she had not heard of rapid weight loss on humira and said she was going to consult with others and get back to me..

Good news is i am wearing pants that haven't fit in over a year

 

[JAY82]

Well i topped out at 15lbs, put back on 3, blood work was all good and the dr has no idea why i lost weight so fast, and is no concerned, wanted to chalk it up to something other than the humira, treated the night sweats the same way... Did my second loading dose this morning.. 2 shots in the stomach, all go so far, hoping to loose a few more pounds