Reaction to Humira?

[Chuck78]

I have been taking Humira for 8 months with great results. However, During the past 2 months I think I am having allergic reactions or side effects. This is where I would like some opinions. A day to 3 days after a shot I get an arthritis type of pain and severe fatigue in my shoulder that lasts 1-2 days. After the past 2 shots the pain spreads down my arm past my elbow, and this week my hand felt like it was in a bucket of ice water...yet it was still warm to the touch. I also had a small amount of tingling in the palm of my hand.

My GI is aware of the issue and promised to do heavy research about Humira before my apt next week. She is the type of doctor that wants you to weigh the factors and help decide the next move. I'm not sure If i should push for a different med with unknown results, or take my pain in the arm in exchange for crohns relief. I'm just a little spooked that Humira can cause MS and Neurological issues. Thanks in advance for any input. ~chuck

 

[Miss Underestimated]

I think I'd see what my doctor comes up with. There are quite a few older discussions in here by people who had neurological issues after taking Humira - maybe it would help to read some of their symptoms and compare. Search for the term "drug induced" and it should bring up some of those topics.

 

[Chuck78]

Thank you!