I took Humira through out pregnancy and I had a very healthy baby boy in February. There is not much data about Humira and pregnancy, but my GI doc and I agreed that the benefits of being in...
This medicine has helped me immensely with my Generalized Anxiety Disorder- I've taken it for several years, am now on 75 mg daily, XR extended release, take it every morning- it's not a drug you can...
I was on Humira throughout pregnancy and am now breastfeeding on it. I had a great pregnancy actually, was in remission the entire time and had a very healthy and happy big baby boy. My pregnancy was...
I find during a flare going to the bathroom constantly and the straining gives me a bad back ache- dealing with one right now. It throbs when I lie down....
I was on the normal dose for a year, felt great, and now I am going to shots once a week since my UC has flared badly, we'll see what happens. GL!...
oh, I just meant my Primary Care Physician :) THANKS!...
I am 40 weeks pregnant myself! It's been awhile since I've been to this board because I've been feeling so well :) I am on Humira and Asacol and I see a high risk OB and I've managed to stay in...
I haven't noticed any Humira gain, but I started losing the Prednisone weight (approx. 40 lbs) when I finally tapered off and started Humira in Feb. I'm actually 30 weeks pregnant now and haven't...
Well we know that Humira and the like have connections to Tuberculosis. Does anyone on Humira or Remicade see themselves ever getting OFF these drugs? I don't. So this is scary news :(...
Good luck! I hope this works for you....
I am doing well on Humira, I am finally free from Prednisone, but I still take a few Asacol each day. I've been on Humira since February....
UGH. I am right there with you. I have strep bacteria in my va-jay-jay! They thought it was yeast forever, tons of diflucan, then we got the results, then an antibacterial gel, then a week of Avelox...
Hi all, Long time no see. Well, basically I've been feeling good, so I haven't been around :) After 4 months on Humira, I am going to the bathroom 1-2 times a day, no blood, rarely mucus, happy...
Yay Princess! I agree you should let the shot get to room temp before you take it. Also, I am finding it less painful poking it in my stomach, I guess I have more fat there :) I think Humira is...
Oh man, I was just missing the "ups" of Pred (endless energy, no hangovers, eat what I want) but now I remember the downs (many still with me): 35 lbs weight gain (that I really didn't need) weird...
Thanks for the replies. I have not read anything about avoiding certain foods, I don't eat much salad just because raw veggies are harder to digest than cooked veggies. I'll talk to my GI next time I...
Hi all, I have a happy update though I've been hesitant to post anything because I didn't want to jinx myself, but here goes.. I've been on Humira since early February and I think it's working. The...
funny, eggs are one of my "safe" foods....
You too, fellow Jew :)...
Are you guys taking the Ambien CR? Controlled release is supposed to help you sleep through the night- 12.5mg Ambien CR works for me w/ 40 mg Prednisone....
Hi all! I'm a 32 year-old married gal living in San Diego. I'm a Special Education teacher working with students with emotional disturbance at an urban high school. I was misdiagnosed with IBS many...
I would stop taking the Imuran for a day and watch what happens. After 5 weeks of taking it I had the sharp pain and the vomiting, usually starting a half hour after taking the pill and lasting until...
So I've been on Humira for 5 weeks now and since I've tapered down to 10mg of Prednisone on Monday, I am not feeling so hot- feelings of urgency, achy abdomen, sore back, return of the mucus, over...
I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder- I take Effexor daily and do fine, but I notice when my anxiety gets bad, due to an extremely stressful situation, my colon feels extra bad....
Excellent piece! I am forwarding to all my family :)...
Haha, my dog also likes to come and join me in the bathroom. I talk to her :)...
I, too, might be having good luck w/ my Humira. My second shots were a lot less painful than my first- I left the pens out for 30 minutes to warm up as recommended by some people on the Crohn's...
Prednisone has given me about 5 yeast infections since July, I only had about 2 in my entire life before that, the combination of the steroid and excessive sweating is not good me lady parts!...
I have been taking Ambien every night since I've been on steroids and I will continue until I get off these darn roids. I teach high school and go to school at night, I cannot afford to be "out of...
I go to a small gym that is kept very clean and airy. I teach high school, so I deal with a lot more germs at work than I do at the gym. Working out is going be so beneficial for you- just wash your...
I just started Humira last week, and I'm still tapering off Pred, so it will be a couple months before I really know if it's working or not. No side effects at least!...
This sounds like me everyday of a flare- I haven't had it bad like that since I got on the Prednisone (last July- ugh) and now I'm on Humira, tapering Prednisone and crossing my fingers....
I just stopped. With my doctor's orders. Imuran gave me serious liver problems, so I stopped and immediately stopped throwing up/having stomach pains....
My insurance did cover it, but it took a little while, first we had to try other meds, then I had to have a TB test and blood tests and get approval and then it was sent from some pharmacy in FL (I'm...
Hey, it's morning and I feel fine. No immediate side effects, legs are fine. I am still on my Prednisone, at 30mg and about to keep tapering, that will be the real test. I am a dj! But I am...
Don't worry! I feel fine now....
OUCH! I was not ready for that pain! I had to start w/ 4 injections of the injection pen. I've never injected anything before but I just assumed it would be like a flu shot or getting blood taken-...
My GI gave me the choice- Humira sounds easier...
I also just got my neg TB results and I'm waiting to get a good blood test when I return from Xmas (levels are still screwy from Imuran) and then it's Humira time for me too! I am excited....
Imuran (Azawhatever) started out okay, just tired and hazy, blood tests fine, then week 3 brought basic liver failure- shooting pains in ribs, vomiting, trouble breathing, really really horrible...
I did colonics for a year before I was diagnosed w/ IBD, just one of many alternative therapies I tried before I found a good GI doctor, interesting experiences!...
Oh scary! I've been having bad vomiting and aches and they thought it was pancreas, today my bloodwork comes back and it turns out it's my liver, inflamed by the Imuran, so I'm off that as well!...
I'm supposed to start Humira after Xmas break, as long as my TB test and insurance are all good. I've been taking Imuran for a month, first three weeks were fine, then I started vomiting and getting...
haha, thanks for the reply, I'd like to think it's some short-term bug and not another issue with my meds!...
see, I'm wondering if this is what I have. I am down to 5mg Pred and on Imuran for almost a month, and I started having bad back and rib pain a few days ago plus vomiting in the middle of the night...
I take mine at night, I just started two weeks ago, I tried nighttime because I was worried about nausea, but I am feeling really groggy in the morning and basically throughout the next day. I just...
Yes, I have also had great results w/ Effexor for my anxiety, but once I did try to get off "just to see how I would do". Bad idea!...
No grains? No wine? Those are my reasons to live right there!...
I am taking 100 mg of Aza at night and I am in a foggy haze all day. I have a presentation to give tomorrow and I am dreading it. Pred gives me energy, but I'm only on 20 mg. I'm getting all the rage...
I did quit my Asacol cold turkey, my GI said there was no reason to continue it if I was starting the Imuran- does that seem normal? I plan to taper my Pred down to 10mg in a week- wish me luck. This...