Humira, Colitis & IBS

Anyone have this issue?

It seems that Humira is working as I no longer have blood or mucous and am usually formed. But I have seemed to develop another set of symptoms on some days. Stomach ache, low grade nausea, loose stool and exhaustion. So if Humira is doing its job is this IBS or food allergies.

Please, anyone with this situation please give me some advice. I told my GI about my theory and she kind of gives me that look like I just don't get it? Come to think of it I've never even been referred to an allergist?

I too take Humira, & I also experience fatigue, occasional loose stools, extreme urgency, & my stomach is generally more upset than it isn't! But, my stools are generally formed- only loose once a week or so. And I haven't seen blood in awhile, although mucous is a pretty rgular occurrence for me. So, just to empathize- I also feel like I'm in a pretty good remission, but obviously the Humira isn't working as well as it could be. I don't think it's an allergy, or IBS- I'd lean more towards IBS than aything. I think in your case, it's much lile mine- the Humira is working well enough, but we're definitely not symptom free, or disease free, by any means. Especially seeing that you became resistant to Remicade- me too. My thinking is that once the body develops antibodies to a TNF blocker, it's likely that any TNF blocker will be met with some resistance. Stinks, but it is what it is! If you can live day to day with your current symptoms, then be happy with what you have.

I still have sensitivity to certain foods, even though Remicade is working (NO blood). Iceberg lettuce still tears my gut up, and I still get really bloated if I eat gluten.
You can get tested for food sensitivity or intollerances. I was tested through a naturopathic doc, I'm not sure who else can do it for you. It's a blood test, $300 for me not covered by insurance. Was never suggested by my GI or primary doc.