humira and floaters/changes in vision

Has anyone experienced floaters from humira or changes in vision?...1 week prior to humira I noticed increased floaters and had them checked out by my optomotrist...he said everything was fine and since I have had them before I didn't freak...I went back two weeks later, at this time I was 1 week into my first loading dose of humira and was still bothered by the floaters...he said everything was fine...no detachments or tears...I am now 6 weeks into humira and still obsessing over the floaters b/c I think they are worse...again, my optometrist did an exam and said he sees them but that the eyes are fine...he said he would refer me to a retina specialist if it would put my mind at ease, so ofcourse I'm going to have him do that...could he humira be worsening my symptoms? it started 1 week prior to humira but I think its worse now...everyone thinks I'm nuts and obsessing (which I am and tend to do lately) but I don't want to put my vision at risk...if it was the humira, would the symptoms improve?...ofcourse if I stop this med this is nothing left as I wouldn't try the other TNF drugs b/c don't they all have similiar side effects?...maybe I should just have my jpouch removed and the stricture above the pouch...at least then I should have some relief from the crohn's for a short time (hopefully!)...

I really don't know how they could tell if it was the humira...I have an appt. with an opthamologist this week...I don't even know if the humira is helping...I thought it was initially but now I'm not too sure...I think my stricture is getting worse again, may need to go up on my entocort...I hate these meds...I've felt like crap since starting humira...I've had some good days but I'm tired of my body going thru changes as a result of this med...if it is causing my floaters, I want off...course that would leave me with trying remicade or cimzia...all same risks...

I have an appointment with an opthamologist on Thursday...

Hey Goldy,

 

I've had issues with Crohn's-related intermediate uveitis for a while now.  I saw an eye doctor about it when my symptoms started (excessive floaters, flashes in vision) and said he could see the floaters, but referred me to a retina specialist for diagnosis.  I remember my symptoms weren't so bad when they first started, but then after a little while (probably about a week or so) they got worse... more floaters, more frequent flashes.  So it may just be a coincidence that your symptoms worsened when you started Humira.  I just started Humira a little over a month ago and my uveitis didn't seem to be affected.  Of course, as we know, everyone's different.

 

Anyway, the retina specialist will probably be able to tell you more, but I would assume it's uveitis.  It's a common problem for people with Crohn's.  Good luck with your appointment on Thursday.

well I saw the opthamologist today and he said that while he sees the floaters, my eyes look great...no signs of uveitis, no tears or detachments, vessels look good and he noted that my vision is amazingly good with my glasses (scored high on the eye chart)...stated that they can't do anything about the floaters but that if it got worse to go back...so I will let it go for now unless it gets worse...thanks for the support..

Hi Wild_Swan,

Yes I do suffer from migraines...not sure if they get worse when I have one though, will have to take notice...thanks for the thoughts....have a good day....debbie