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Posted 10/16/2013 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
Just injected my first pen. 3 more to go. Humira nurse came by and was very helpful. Will do my Methotrexate injection tomorrow. Feeling kind of scared
Posted 10/16/2013 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
4 injections done. Was not too bad pain wise. Went pretty smooth. I did them all in my thigh. So far no reaction of any sort. Really been a crazy day. Fingers crossed this works.
Posted 10/16/2013 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
I get my first dose Fri at 2:45. I can't wait and also a bit nervous. Hope it helps us out of these flares!
Posted 10/16/2013 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck. Are you only taking Humira?

reneenic said...
I get my first dose Fri at 2:45. I can't wait and also a bit nervous. Hope it helps us out of these flares!

Posted 10/16/2013 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I'm also down to 30mg prednisone, 3 Imuran, 4 Lialda, 50mg zoloft, and probiotic. Also right now round the clock percocet for the abdominal pain.
Posted 10/16/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
Considering all you've been through, this is a hopeful med. Hoping it's the success that you need.

Great to hear all went well with the injection process.

Please keep us posted!
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Posted 10/16/2013 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
I'm at 35 mg pred dropping 5 mg per 5 days. Nothing else. I even ditched the asacol hd. I am adding Folic acid(have to because of the methotrexate), multi vitamin, and calcium pills due to the pred.

reneenic said...
Thanks. I'm also down to 30mg prednisone, 3 Imuran, 4 Lialda, 50mg zoloft, and probiotic. Also right now round the clock percocet for the abdominal pain.

Posted 10/16/2013 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Scum, sounds like we are in the same boat. How long has your flare been here? Mine really started getting going the end of Aug. Here's hoping to humira!
Posted 10/17/2013 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck scum!
Posted 10/17/2013 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
I am happy to hear the shots weren't too bad for you. I've heard some people say they have to scream into a pillow while having them administered. I am such a wimp, i don't even think i could do it to myself :( I really hope you have great success.
Posted 10/17/2013 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Really they were easy. Then again I am ok with needles(tattoos). Tomorrow will be the real test
Posted 10/17/2013 9:31 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck! I've been on humira for about 4 months and I have noticed a change, it just takes time. One thing I experience is an itchy bump around the injection site which is totally normal.
Posted 10/17/2013 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
I bruised myself in one spot lol. Just wanted to make sure I got it in good. Other than that I had no adverse reaction at all

turtlepower said...
Good luck! I've been on humira for about 4 months and I have noticed a change, it just takes time. One thing I experience is an itchy bump around the injection site which is totally normal.

Posted 10/18/2013 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
Scum, glad to hear you haven't had any reactions. Have you seen any improvement?
Posted 10/18/2013 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
No improvement yet. I think it's going to be many weeks before I see any.
Posted 10/18/2013 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
scum, how come you stopped remicade? was it a bad reaction or it just stopped working?
Posted 10/18/2013 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
Remicade stopped working for me. Did the antibodies test and mine were very high.
Posted 11/5/2013 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
So finished up my Humira laoding dose last week and dropped my pred to 20 mg. Seeing some blood in the mornings and no formed stools. Started doing hydrocort suppository 2x per day to see if it will help get me off the prednisone. Really hope the Humira kicks in soon but not feeling hopeful. Hard to stay positive with my messed up personal life(very high stress) and this blood in the mornings. I wonder how long it will take to see if the Humira/methotrexate is working? It's only been around 3 weeks I guess so maybe I just need to give it more time.
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