Humira??

I had originally thought I would be starting Remicade soon, but my doctor called me yesterday to tell me they decided to try Humira next week instead..... so apparently I've been researching the wrong medicine.    I'm pretty nervous about it and was curious about the side effects people had encountered...any tips or ideas on what it's going to be like please let me know!!!

I just started humira myself 2 months ago. My doc said it wouldn't even get into my system for at least 3 months. So far i am seeing no side effects, other than a little headache. But it goes away after your body adjusts to the medicine. The shots sting a little. I find that it doesn't sting as much if you take it out of the refrigerater 45 minutes ahead of time, other than the half hour they suggest. Good luck and let us know how you make out on it

      After my 3rd infusion of Remicade my UP symptoms returned.  I went for a 4th infusion...and still flared.  The doctor switched me over to Humira and I had my first injections on March 24th.  Last Wednesday was my 4th (actually 8th because the first time you get 4 injections, second time 2, thereafter 1 every two weeks).  Still no improvement.  As a matter of fact, I am getting worse and meeting with a colorectal surgeon on Tuesday.

     Everyone responds to medications differently.  I was on 6MP for over seven years and still flared every year, but now UP is taking over my life.

     Don't be frightened about the meds.  Sure, reading about the side effects will scare the living daylights out of you.  But, do you ever listen to the side effects of the meds they advertise on TV for depression?  Sheesh, I would rather be depressed!

I've been on Humira for 3 years this week. It's my main medicine that I rely on. It's worked real well for me, so hopefully it will work for you.

I've been on Humira for almost two years. No side effects that I've noticed.

I'm in remission with a Gluten-Free diet and Humira as my only medication.