Discontinued Humira now debilitating worst joint pain

Donna G.

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Joined : Oct 2013

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Posted 10/22/2013 4:18 AM (GMT 0)

Hi! I was taking Humira for 2 years for plaque Psoriasis and it was working great but my ANA became positive which led to a drug induced lupus. Some of my lupus symptoms were facial redness, white skin, loss of hair, and weakness. Unfortunately the worst is happening right now. I have been off Humira 5 weeks and I am experiencing the worst joint pains you can imagine. It is traveling to different parts of my body . I have never experience any joint pain with my psoriasis in the past. I am limping around my house having a tough time doing the small things such as opening a door. I went to my family care Dr. , he put me on Arthrotec to help with the joint pain. The Arthrotec doesn't work at night. I have to wait a month just to see the rheumatologist. Any suggestions? Please help!!!
Thank you

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Posted 10/22/2013 9:03 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Donna,
I have been using ginger root, turmeric and boswellin to help control the inflammation that I have from several diseases, psoriasis included.
Turmeric has been proven in scientific studies to be very effective at reducing inflammation. Here is a link to one:
umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/turmeric

You should check to be sure that none of your medications will react to any of those herbs, just to be sure. This interactions checker has most of the things listed (herbs and pharmaceuticals) I've ever checked on:
goo.gl/DHcCJN

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