Humira users

I did 2 in thigh 2 in stomach. Never made me sleepy. I do it in the thighs now.

I was always scared to take iron because of the constipation issue. Even when I was anemic I wouldn't take them, just upped my red meat intake. Just googled how much iron is safe, and there is a woman taking 3 325mg pills a day. Just be careful. Can you cut one in half and take 1.5 a day and see how that goes?

Started Humira four weeks ago from tomorrow. I am still on 10mg of pred so until I taper off pred, I won't know if Humira has worked or not. Due for my third dose tomorrow. I did my first four shots into my stomach - one after the other. For my second dose with the two shots, I messed up one as the needle popped back out and most of it ended up on my trousers so I didn't get the intended 80mg. Nurse is coming out tomorrow to help me with the third dose so hopefully I get it in ok!

I was afraid to do the thigh as I'd heard it was sore! I'm such a scaredy-cat when it comes to doing the injections myself! I was fine the first time - probably because the nurse was there with me but now I seem to have worked myself up over it! I'm thinking I'll be fine tomorrow as its only one shot! Should it begin to show whether or not its working by our third dose do you think? I finish pred in two weeks (currently at 10mg) and as soon as I come off pred, I get sick again so I'm desperate for Humira to work ! Its been a looonnng two years!

UCwhat? Why does staying on your meds worry you? Not forever! When first going on Humira it needs time to kick in. My GI said stay on them for the first 3 months. I only take the enemas or other rectals when needed. Holiday eating always gets me. Rather take some of the meds then suffer . I feel pretty good most of the time! I hope to never take Pred again . Worst drug for me.Hope you get some relief soon.

UCwhat? maybe you can try using 1/2 the enema. That is what really helped me.I also used the hydrocort enemas. It helped calm things down. Did your GI put in for the Humira yet? I had to keep calling their office. they move slow down here in Florida. I'm from New York, big difference!!!!
Try the 1/2 you might be able to hold that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Lemon, a lot of people post having a headache. I noticed about two weeks in i was starting to feel flu-ish, cold and I was miserable. But that went away about two days before my next set of shots. I was going to quit, but I didn't, so hang in there. Hopefully your on a multi and I do extra zinc. Also, I did yeast pills, diflucan it seemed to disrupts my flora in my woman part. It's common per Humira people. If you ever have any questions you can call the manufacter at 800-448-6472 they want to know any adverse effects.

I'm doing better, no real formed poop or anything but I'm happier because I''m not in as much pain. I think too, you'll feel better if a few weeks. Hang in there. Limit your sugar!! Yeast love sugar.

Well yeast can still be in the gut and of course we all have it but it can be imbalanced. When you mention weather, yeast can flare in damp weather. Maybe read up on candida. Often sinus infections too are cause by an imbalance of yeast. Alot of docs give antibiotics which further interupts yeast and then it sinus infection reoccures. I'm not saying you have  a cold or sinus but maybe look into yeast too. That's the last thing you want being on Humira (fungal infection) so I take Diflucan every few weeks. My uneducated GI (about yeast) says I don't need it even though the HUMIRA people say it's ok to take, Humira CAN and alot of reports are out there at the manufacture it will make yeast erupt. Just keep a eye on how you feel. You can do natural stuff too like Pau D Arco tea, probiotics, candida freedom, garlic, and so on

how much is everyone paying for their humira if you mind me asking? i applied for the humira assistance so i could get it for $5 as my copay but i was denied. how could i be denied? i just got off the phone with the walmart pharmacy people and the lady said she'd try to work it out.

I just applied for the Humira protection plan online. Card came in like a couple days. They cover (at least for people with insurance) 1700 for the first month, and 500 for every month after. Only lasts a year then you have to reapply. So, my mail in costs me 525/month, so I will pay 25. I have no idea how you can denied. Are you insured at all?

I have considered the fiber idea, but my GI said to go low fiber right now, so I'm not sure what to do. I need to stop going so much and I need to get some sort of appetite back because I CAN NOT lose anymore weight!

Faith-
Are you doing anything to keep yeast at bay? I didn't even think about it until therearemiracles mentioned it. My GI said nothing. Don't want to get an issue and then have to fix it. I would rather prevent it from happening at all.

I have not had any issues with yeast. I guess I will just keep an eye on it. Today I feel almost constipated. Woke up with a bad headache, but it seems to be better now. No other side effects so far. My BM this morning was formed, so that is good. I usually go 3-4 times in the morning, but actually had to make myself go today. So far, so good.