On Humira, but it feels like prednisone

[al_crohnnie]

I've just started starting Humira... my second injection(s) are this week, but I've already noticed mood swings and hunger. It really reminds me of the craziness and starvation I feel when I'm on steroids. Has anyone else struggled with this? Hopefully the mood swings are just because I get Hulk-like when I'm hungry.

I'm hoping this is a fleeting thing because at the rate I'm food obsessing, I'll be a gi-gantor in no time.

 

[Michelle89]

I just started humira as well and feel like you do. However, for me it's not the humira it's prednisone. I've been on prednisone since December and I've been having all those issues since then. I hope I don't have it double with Humira or I'm gonna need a new wardrobe! :-/

I know I'm not much help but I do sympathize with you!

 

[al_crohnnie]

I appreciate the response and support.

Hopefully the Humira will be kinder to you.

 

[AuntieEm]

I was still on steroids when I first started humira but didn't notice any additional trouble with mood swings or appetite. Since weening off the steroids that has gone away though I still have other side effects that developed with the humira itself. I don't know if anyone else has had issue with the side effects you mentioned or not.

Auntie Em