Rash from Humira?

Stayingstrong970

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Joined : Dec 2019

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Posted 6/4/2020 12:30 PM (GMT 0)

So I’ve been on Humira for a little over two months. It finally started working at around 6 weeks. Symptoms have gone from 20+ bathroom trips to almost normal. I have had some weird skin rashes and went to a dermatologist and he persribes an anti fungal pill. On Monday was my first pill and my injection . Starting Tuesday I noticed small bumps on my arms. Yesterday it was all over my body . Benadryl helps but so worried it’s a reaction to the Humira and I will need to stop. Tried calling doctor today but have had no luck getting in touch.
Anyone have a rash after injection(not on injection site)?
Any advise?
Will keep on trying to get in touch with doc
Thanks

iPoop

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Posted 6/6/2020 2:00 PM (GMT 0)

Always a tough call, is it medicine induced or just an extra-intestinal manifestation of having an UC? Rashes are more common for us as UC patients, we can even get them without any meds.

If your immune system has created antibodies against humira then side effects like rashes are more common, and you might have to switch. Medicine induced rashes tend to be bodywide not isolated to one area.

What's the fungal infection? Has it cleared? I know humira package says "if you live in an area more prone to fungal infection" then do discuss with your doctor.

Stayingstrong970

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Joined : Dec 2019

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Posted 6/7/2020 12:45 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks
The fungal infection is getting better but slowly. My doc had me go off of the oral Lamisil. Rash is slightly better and at least not getting worse. My last dose of Lamisil was in Thursday and it has a 36 hour half life so hopefully he rash will be gone soon

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