Humira/eczema

Hi all,

just wondering if anyone else on Humira has had a problem with an eczema outbreak.    I've had a litle eczema before but never like this and it seems no matter what I put on it it doesn't take the itch or stink away.   Hoping it's not a reaction of some kind.   I've been on the Humira since last August w/o any problem.

I have an apt. with my primary doctor in a week but don't know if I should call before then to have someone look at this.  I hate always over reacting to things but I guess we have to when we're on these drugs.   Any input would appreciated.

thanks

Alicat

Hi Alicat, sorry to hear about the eczema. When my son has an out break we put him on a low sugar , low acid diet. No orange juice, but pineapple juice and berries are natural anti inflammatories so we up the amount of them. I treat his eczema with a licorice cream from a naturopath and amazingly he is doing really well on it. Also salt water really helps, the sea is best otherwise we throw salt in the bath for him. If normal cortisone creams arn't working as they wern't for my son it may be worth a go. They also said to use vitamin E as a moisturiser, you can get it in a health food store as a cream. Goodluck, the weather seems to be big on when my son gets eczema, end of winter is the worst time for him.

Dear Ides,

thanks for the info.   I have an apt. with my primary doctor on Monday and will bring the info that I found on the website you gave me.

I keep telling myself that it's just a little eczema but it's not getting any better and I feel like I'm going to itch to death.    I've been on the Humira for 9 months.  Do you think it could still be a reaction after all this time?    Anyway - I'm keeping an eye on it and will definately try to get some answers from my doctor on Monday.

thanks everyone for your input.   I'll let  you know how it turns out.

I'm hoping it isn't from the Humira as it's helped my joints so much.

Alicat