Humira Side Effects - bright red spider veins?

[becstuart1986]

Hi

I've just started Humira, had about 3 months worth now, and I've noticed a weird skin condition starting on my inner thighs?

The best way to try and describe it is that they are kind of like stretch marks (but doc ruled these out), but a vivid purpley red, and they are starting to descend into my lower legs too?

I've not put on any weight, or have these marks anywhere else.

I've got in contact with my GP, gastro nurse, and specialist consultant, and they all seem to be baffled.

They have referred me to a dermatologist to see if it's related at all to the Humira.

What I would really like to know is if anyone else has suffered these marks since starting Humira? Noone seems to know anything about them, and I am worried about taking my next dose of Humira in case these marks are anything dangerous or detrimental to my health. The consultant said, and I quote 'taking your next dose is entirely up to you, but this is the last drug we will try with you, it's surgery next!'.

So, feeling a little bit worried, noone seems to want to help or give me advice or get me to see them anytime soon, and also very embarrassed about the horrible marks on my legs, even in this weather, skirts and shorts are a no no

Also, how long did it take for people to start noticing a difference on Humira? Because all my symptoms have returned; running to the loo, pains, tiredness, loss of appetite.....I'm hoping it takes a while to kick in....

Many thanks

xxxx

 

[staloffn]

I just started humira too. Had my second dose last Friday. I have some funky discoloration/veins looking purple.. like a sprained ankle can get but from my calf down. i have been having some terrible muscle cramps as well and they thought i might of have a blood clot but not from the humira. i've been on entocort since may 1st.(prob why i am up since 3am) also, some crazy looking vericose(i have no clue how to spell that) veins. doppler scan was clean and no clot. i too feel like there is something wrong but no one seems to really know what.
are you on anything else as well? I was wondering if mine was a combination of drugs.

 

[calligator]

I haven't started Humira yet but was interested to see this post...

I've noticed big patches of tiny red spider veins on the outer top part of my feet, the same place on both feet and also have been getting weird foot cramps! At the moment I'm only on Budesonide

 

[n00b]

I started a Humira about 2 months ago and I am not noticing any difference either.

Wonder how long it starts to work and if it ever will?