Curley, I hope you are feeling better. After reading your post I remembered reading some information in the Humira side effects that came to mind. It states to notify your doctor if you experience...
Brad, I usually post on the arthritis forum, but i have been in the background following your posts to see how you are doing. My daughter will be having brain surgery for a tumor in a couple of weeks...
Hi Ducky! I have the same problem with sleep. It is a classic symptom of perimenopause. Not sure how old you are but could it be? I wake often during the night. I recently started taking benadryl...
Welcome Pincushion! I too am on Humira. That is what brought me to this site as well. You will find everyone here very helpfull. I felt immediate relief after my first injection. I thought it was in...
Elcamino, Yes, The eastern shore of MD. It is very hot and humid but probably the best place to be. Hope your eyes are feeling better. My husband was complaining this morning about his eyes feeling...
Elcamino, I had been on Methotrexate for years and it never affected my eyes. I can say that lately I have been having problems with dryness in my eyes and I think it may have to do with the weather....
Hi Cyndi! I also have oteopenia which showed up on a bone density test. My Doc says it is really a condition that occurs before you get Osteoporosis. Mine is in my left hip and spine. Because i was...
Hi Lisa Lee, I am on Humira and was helped with the anxiety over taking it by everyone on this site. It does make you somewhat panicky taking a new medication. I have had my 5th injection (husband...
Hi Tee! I recently started Humira and already i can say you should be very proud of giving yourself that injection, because I still haven't been able to do it. My doctor gave me the first two, and my...
Erin, No, the doctor gave me my first shot. I practiced on fruit for the next shot which I had yesterday. Only thing is, i took it to the dr.'s office so i could do it in front of him and well, let...
Elcamino, Funny you mention about thinking clearer when you take the Enbrel. I noticed that right after i get my Humira injection i see clearer. It was the first thing i noticed. I have only had 2...
Thanks for your support Rebecca Lee! I can now report i was feeling better the second day after my first shot. I thought it had to be my imagination but i continue to feel better. Joints are...
Done Deal!!!!! I had my first Humira shot yesterday. The Doc did it for me. I am going to practice on an orange and then go back in 2 weeks and do it myself at the doctors office. I have to say, i...
Woo Hoo! Thanks! I know i will be smiling all day. Your the best!...
I feel honored to hear from the "regular guy" Craig. Thanks for your feedback. Sounds like you are doing great on the Enbrel. I hope i can get back to normal as well once i start the Humira. Craig,...
Erin, You really make a good point over the long term consequences of RA vs Humira. It drives the point home. Yes, I should be receiving it today. Not sure if i will take it today or wait till the...
Erin, Thanks for being a great cheerleader! The major issue i have with the Humira is because it hasn't been around that long so that studies could be done to see if it has any negative effects long...
Erin & Elcamino, Thank you both for your response. I feel more at ease about starting the Humira. I have had RA for about 17 years and have used Methotrexate, Prednisone, Plaquenil, and quite a few...
Hey Everyone, I will be receiving my Humira midweek and would like to have some input from anyone that has or is currently on it. Can you tell me hopefully any good experiences with it and any tips...
Hey Everyone, Thanks so much for the welcome! To Ducky- I should be starting the Humira as soon as approved by my insurance. Possibly by end of this week. I have to admit that I am not happy about...
Hi Stephen! I am also new to this forum. I had been surfing around trying to get info on Humira when I came across this site. I had been reading the posts and found it to be informative. I suffer...
Hi Curly, I had been on Plaquenil for 8months. Sorry to say it did not work for me, but I do hope it works for you. I had been trying anything and everything that was the least toxic way to go but...