Hello.
I am new to the forum, but was diagnosed with Crohn's about 3 years ago. I have a few other autoimmune illnesses as well. I am unable to take steroids due to negative effect on my liver and had an allergic reaction to Remicade after 4 infusions. I recently started Humira injections. I was fine after the first four shots, but after the second two I have had a red, swollen circle the size of a doorknob, which also itches. I haven't felt much sicker, although the first day of the shot I did have a little dizziness, nausea and fatigue, although that happens a lot anyway, as you probably know. I'm afraid I won't be able to take the Humira and am feeling hopeless again. I am very discouraged and wondered if anyone else had this and found a solution or knows of another treatment. I will see my doctor tomorrow about the sight reaction. I have been unable to work for years and am very worried about my future. Any other treatments around? i've tried diet adjustments of all kinds Sorry for this long post, but I really needed to talk to someone who might understand. I hope you are doing well. Thanks for reading this.
Post Edited (hope4now) : 5/1/2008 8:09:55 PM (GMT-6)