Update

[my little penguin]

no hemorrhoids
just very inflamed in the rectal area/colon:eek2:
hence the blue bulge

increasing humira dose:yfaint:
hope it does the trick.

 

[Clash]

I hope that does the trick for you DS, MLP! HUGS!

 

[Tesscorm]

Lots of hugs, MLP!!! I hope he's not feeling too badly and the increase takes care of the inflammation quickly! :hug:

 

[DustyKat]

Ugh! I hope it does the trick too mlp, more than anything I am hoping it! Your lad is long overdue for a long and lasting break. :ghug:

Dusty. xxx

 

[Jmrogers4]

Adding my good luck and hope it is just what he needs

 

[upsetmom]

:ghug:... I hope it works!!!

 

[killcolitis]

I hope this is what gives you a long remission and years of good health!

 

[Sascot]

That's a shame! Hope the increase in Humira works quickly for him :ghug:

 

[Dexky]

Increasing to how much MLP? 40? Is there any improvement in symptoms soon after the shot?

 

[Johnnysmom]

Prayers for you and DS, hoping that increase dose the trick!

 

[ChampsMom]

I pray this works!

 

[Farmwife]

HUGS and Prayers as always!

 

[my little penguin]

Dexky
he will move up to 40mg every other week.
He is currently at 20 mg
but his sed rate is up (23) not much but his rate is always about 10 even when they are seeing inflammation the scope.
The last time before he was dx it was 28 so GI is very concerned.
with that combined with all his other stuff.
He gets some relief ( not enough) within 24-48 hours of the shot but after about 5-6 days
he starts to get more and more symptoms.
He is down right miserable by the next shot day living off zofran /levsin.

 

[Dexky]

Any chance they'd let you try 20/weekly first? Would you even want to?

 

[my little penguin]

He required a higher more frequent dose of remicade ( every 6 weeks)
So we are going to try 40 then see how it goes .
Especially since some of the other stuff they want to get under control quickly.
Rheumo who we adore also thinks 40 is his best option
At this point.

 

[Amy2]

Whenever I think about the need for a cure, I think about your son. I hope this works for him!!!

 

[dpligon]

Will be thinking of your son and hoping this increase will really make a difference! will watch for more updates!

 

[upsetmom]

MLP.... How's your son ?

 

[my little penguin]

Shot due this Friday/Sat
Still waiting *(impatiently - mind you) for it to work the same magic as remicade:voodoo::voodoo::voodoo::voodoo::voodoo:

Did I mention I loved remicade ( pesky allergic reaction):ymad:

 

[Dexky]

I hope upping the dose is his ticket MLP! Good luck!

 

[Brian'sMom]

I wanted to do 20mg at the start of our Humira journey. Our GI said they rarely do that dose because it doesn't work as well....so maybe moving to the 40 mg will be just what he needs. (And it comes in pen form...easier and quick)

 

[my little penguin]

DS has the syringe
He already. Got one dose of 40 mg two weeks ago( almost)
Second dose of 40 mg tomorrow .
So far no real change

 

[jaems]

Poor baby. : ( Praying the meds kick in and heal that boy of yours!

 

[jmckinley]

Hoping you see some improvement soon! We have not started our Humira yet ....waiting on insurance to approve

 

[my little penguin]

Insurance approval took the longest for us.
Apply for the my humira card now
So once your insurance has approved you don't have to wait again for that to be processed and approved .
We even had a four week lead time due to remicade and it still took every bit of that time .

 

[DustyKat]

Good luck mlp, I too am hoping it weaves its magic for your lad!

Dusty. xxx

 

[Niks]

Really hope he starts to feel better very soon. (((HUGS))) xx

 

[Clash]

Hope the Humira gets going and he is feeling better soon!

 

[Tesscorm]

MLP, hope this is the dose that gets things moving to remission!! :ghug:

 

[Mehita]

Thinking of you guys today...

 

[polly13]

Oh mlp really hope he starts to see some improvement soon

 

[Sascot]

Hope things improve soon!