I went to see a dermatologist because whatever is going on with my belly button is gross and painful. the cream for the eczema on my back helped but the belly button is red, itchy and oozing. He did...
I have been taking Actemra injections for 4 weeks. Have had an itchy rash on my back for several weeks and the past several days an itching red belly button. Last few days itching in my vagina and...
just wondered if anyone has tried CBD oil and if it helps with the pain and inflammation...
I don't have another appt with her till January but I am thinking of calling to schedule a consult with her and am going to tell her I would like to go back on the Humira for 6 months (can't feel any...
Back on the Orencia after missing two infusions because I got pneumonia. Had a second one a week ago and next day flaring bad again. I really think drug makes me worse. Humira wasn't working well...
After 4 injections and 2 infusions of Orencia I developed a terrible cough. After two trips to the Dr. I ended up in the ER where I was diagnosed with possible pneumonia and put on two heavy duty...
It takes awhile for the Humira to kick in. I wouldn't wait. You may feel o.k. now but RA doesn't go away. Humira worked like a miracle for me for several years. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the...
Took my 4th injection of orencia Tuesday. Yesterday hurt all over and noticed my knee was swollen up like a baseball and bright red. this morning both knees are that way and I hurt from my neck down....
My story sounds very much like yours. I was on Humira for years and it was a miracle for me for quite awhile till it just stopped working. Went off it for awhile and tried several other meds which...
I have had a red area on my ankle for a few years now but none of my doctors seemed to know what it is. Finally went to dermatologist and they think it may be erythema nodosum. Called my rheumy and...
Once again my Humira has stopped working and the Dr. suggested I try Orencia infusions. Lots of scary possible side effects and I have had reactions to every other thing except the Humira so I am...
Things seem to be calming down, have 4 more days on the antibiotic and hopefully will get the results of the skin culture tomorrow. Will let you know if they find anything. If it flares up again I...
I went to the nurse today with itchy, red and painful areas in my private area. Urine was normal. she did a take a culture to send out and won't have results till Friday. Has me on an antibiotics so...
My arthritis started with a sharp pain in my foot and then terrible pain in both legs. Now the pain and swelling moves around. Some days it's worse in my feet, other days my hands. And at times a bad...
I think if it were a question of mind over matter none of us would have any more pain. Find yourself a good rheumy and this Dr. to go see the shrink....
I had the exact same kind of reaction with my first injection and my rheumy said I must be allergic to something in the preservative in Enbrel. She switched me to Humira and I've never had that...
Still have a red swollen face. Blood work today showed no infection but the Dr. said my hemocrit level was high. Just wondered if anyone else ever had this problem. Will see a dermatologist next week...
My doctor has me on 10 day of cephalexin because after getting my teeth cleaned I woke up the next day with my face red and swollen and he wants to make sure it isn't cellulitis. I read up on...
I saw the nurse practioner yesterday - no fever, BP and heart rate fine, lungs clear. No sign of infection. Woke up this morning with worse swelling in my face. It's like my face is full of fluid...
Felt fine yesterday - went to get my 3 month cleaning at the periodontist office. Woke up with both cheeks bright red and swollen and a wicked headache. No fever. Called my rheumy and she said to...
I tried the Remicade infusions and broke out in a rash so my Dr. said I couldn't take it, Enbrel injections gave me a very bad injection site reaction. So far Humira is the only one that hasn't...
When I first went onto Medicare the cost of the Humira was unbelievable. My rheumy helped me apply for assistance through some company (and I apologize I can't remember the name). It did save me some...
I looked up Humira and the flu shot but couldn't find anything that said to wait to take the Humira after having the flu shot - however, had I been thinking I would most likely have waited at least a...
Don't know what is going on in my body but really getting scared. I had my flu shot on Sept. 7th, took my humira the next day and then broke out in a terrible itchy rash on both arms. Was also down...
I have been back on Humira (once a wk) for quite awhile again and it seems to be losing it's effectiveness again so my rheumy wants me to try the Simponi infusions. I took the Simponi by injections...
took me a few months before it really kicked in so give it time...
Humira worked wonders for me for about 5 years and then stopped working. After two years of trying other drugs (that either didn't work or gave me side effects) I went back on the Humira and it...
Thanks everyone. for your expressions of sympathy. Still missing my Shadow but I know in my heart that it was the best thing for him and I have lots of wonderful memories and beautiful pictures of...
Hi everyone I haven't checked in for awhile. I had to have my cat put to sleep a month ago and am still grieving. He was my baby and it was really hard to make the decision but he was very sick and I...
I think we can all relate to those days when we feel defeated. I just got over a few of those myself. BUT - we have to keep fighting and believe we'll get back to a place that is tolerable again. I...
Just talked to my rheumy and she wants to wait till the biopsy comes back to put me back on the Humira. I do wish they could come up with a drug that helped our joints w/o causing all these other...
I seem to get every strange thing going. I had the surgery this morning and the novacane has worn off now so I'm a little sore. I have some stitches so that's uncomfortable too. The surgeon was very...
Finally saw an oral surgeon and tomorrow I am having a blocked salivary gland removed. While I was researching the subject I read that people with arthritis can have this problem because that is yet...
I saw my regular dentist and the hygienist squeezed some puss out of whatever it is, took an ex-ray and then the dentist said I should see an oral surgeon to make sure it isn't a cyst. Another waste...
I always get these things on the weekend! I have a blocked salivary gland on the inside of my upper lip. I had this once years ago and my dentist just squeezed some puss out of it. That was way...
Speaking from experience, I can only say that I wish I had started on the TNF blockers much sooner. I tried going it on my own just taking otc nsaids and now have permanent deformity in my hands....
We were very lucky to get through the hurricane w/o losing our power and no damage. The people in nearby Towns had some damage but nothing like the poor people in NYC and NJ. Talked to my rheumy...
Saw my eye specialist last week and my Iritis is back. He also thought I might have an infection in the eye so along with the hourly prednisolone drops an gyclogel drops 3xday he prescribed an...
Where did you buy those shoes? Are they on the internet anywhere? My Mom used to do chair exercises when she could no longer walk and I did them with her. Actually think I remember some of them. Hey,...
Hi Vannie I was having some pain and burning in my calves so my Dr. sent me for a vascular study. I have 70 percent blockage in both iliac arteries of my legs. He sent me to a vascular surgeon who...
My doctor wants me to start taking a statin drug for cholesterol because I have peripheal artery disease. I looked up drug interactions and it said that it could cause or make worse existing...
I have psoriatic arthritis and started back on Humira a few months ago. Glad to say the Humira is really helping my joint again but now I have a new problem - every time I eat anything at all my...
I tried the cimzia but it just didn't do the trick for me. Am back on the Humira (after off for 2 years) and it has kicked in again - thank God. So far Humira is the only one that has worked for me...
does anyone know what the annual cost of Humira is? I need to know the total (meaning the cost before any insurance deduction). Trying to figure out if I can afford to stay on Humira as my new drug...
After being off the Humira a few years because it seemed to stop working, I tried numerous other drugs with no success or side effects. Have been back on the Humira a couple of months along with 5mg...
Hi Vannie I just cancelled my MRI as I just don't think I can do it right now - too stressed out about it. Will talk to both my rheumy and primary doctors as to the risks of having another CT so soon...
got the results from my neck xrays yesterday and now my neck is full of arthritis. Scheduled for an MRI Thursday and don't know if I'll be able to stand that as I am very claustrophobic. No doubt in...
Don't think I'll be having any babies now - just turned 65! I did enjoy all of my brothers' kids when they were little and now love seeing their babies. Afraid I can't get out there and play ball...
As much pain as I am in today, have to say that after my nephew visited with his two little boys (age 4 and 3 months), I think I feel better. They are my reasons for not giving up. Love them all so...
thanks Vannie, I split up the dose yesterday and will again today. sorry to say the pred hasn't done one a thing to help my neck pain and headache yet. However, hands and feet feel great today. will...