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jellybean1887
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Joined : May 2005
Posts : 1362
Posted 12/13/2007 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering how long it took everyone to notice an improvement from humira. i started it last week and i haven't seen a difference yet. i know i still have to get more injections, but was wondering what everyone's experiences were.
curley
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Joined : Mar 2005
Posts : 4305
Posted 12/14/2007 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
jellybean Hi am on Humira and I took the loading does of four shots and for the about
two week's by and when I took my nest shot the next day I could tell a different but remember we all react different to meds so be patient it may take a little longer for you I am sure that some of the others that are on Humira will be along soon to give you there in put.
dragonfly137927
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Joined : Sep 2006
Posts : 2527
Posted 12/15/2007 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
It all depends on the severity of your symptoms at the time when you started the Humira. My GI said it may take me 2 or 3 months to get the full effects from it since my CD is severe at the moment. I started back in September. I have a fistula which it is helping but not healing looks like i need more then just his med or other traditional methods to make that better. I have noticed tho since on the HUmira my joint problems are less and most times non existant which is initially why I was going on it and while it was waiting for authorixation the fistula decided to join in on the party from he** I have been having this year.
It all varies I did notice less drainage from the fistula a few days after the first loading dose of 4 shots but I am still flaring terribly not only the fistula but the abdominal pain is fierce. I hope that after my surgery since my body had humira in it at a steady rate now that it will keep those symptoms away. I think my fistula was brewing since about
JUly that was when the pain began I think once the affected area is removed that the humira may put me into remission since I have seen the fistula size get smaller and drainage become less...just wish it would heal the darn thing rather than me needing a 4th surgery but if thats what I need to get better then bring it on
GL with Hunira it may take a while to kick in depending on the severity but you should feel relief soon
Curly9878
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Joined : Apr 2007
Posts : 165
Posted 12/16/2007 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
I just started Humira on Thirsday and I was wondering the same thing... Thanks for asking... Oh, that pen hurts, doesnt it??? I was like OUCHHHHHHHH!
yogaprof
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Posted 12/16/2007 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
on a side note to curly's post, much discussion here seemed to "point to" syringes being less painful then pens.
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