Humira and Crohns

I haven't been on here in awhile, and since about April of this year, I've been on Humira 40mg via the pen, and it doesn't seem to be helping...I have been having alot of cramps and pain in my gut and all my GI would say is that's where your Crohns is, and bascially has done nothing!!

I have the runs all the time and occasionally I get a little constipated as well... I am so tired of the pain and the cramps, I was wondering if anybody on here had any suggestions concerning possibly diet and nutrition, if that may help....

I thought about switching to a gluten free diet possibly, and wonder if that may help as well....

I currently take a probotic and also curious about digestive enzymes as well....I take a liquid calicum too...But my diet has not been all that good...

I have to have blood work done every 3months or so, as they do a liver panel on me, and so far has been good, sure could use some helpful advice!!

Thanks alot!

Silvergran

I can't offer much helpful advice right now, but I am sorry you are still in pain and the Humira is not working as well for you as it could be. If you are experiencing Crohn's related pain then I would suggest you be a bit more demanding with your GI and look for a cause. If there is Crohn's activity then you may want to switch meds, explore dual treatment options (MTX or Immuran + Humira), or up your dose. Unless he has reason to suspect it might take time for the Humira to kick in.

There are some good threads about diet on here if you give a search. You may also want to enlist the help of a dietitian. Effective diets can vary depending on the location of your disease, past surgeries, and other personal factors. I hope you get relief soon!