I started Humira in March 08 and started with the 4 pen loading dose. I was exhausted within an hour of the first dose and went to bed. I haven't noticed any other effects from the Humira as far as...
:confused: Hi Sniper. I don't know if its similar, but I have had some itchy raised areas that have popped up on my shoulders, hand, arms, and just recently the top of my foot. They are asymmetrical...
:skull: I had to laugh about this post because last night I went out for a 9 mile run....4.5 miles out 4.5 back. Problem is..when I reached 4.5 miles away from home that 'all too familiar feeling'...
I haven't had my monthly period since January and I know I am not pregnant. My dr. checked even though I am sure. I am in my early 30's so I am too young to go through menopause. I am wondering if my...
I am a huge fan of sulfasalazine. I started taking it a year and a half ago when Asacol couldn't battle the inflammation. My dr. put me on the sulfasalazine because it goes into your bloodstream and...
:nono: I adopted a 2 yr old golden retriever male a week and a half ago and he got neutered a week ago. He had to take meds and antibiotics while he was healing...and I gave his pills to him ina...
I am a 32 year old female in the U.S. I have had stomach pain and D since high school but didn't get dx until 4 yrs ago when I lost a lot of blood. I LOVE dogs and like most people..haha!...
Has he tried probiotics like VSL#3 for the colitis? Also...if he can be convinced to follow a better diet his joints and tummy will thank him! I know when I limit sugar and eat healthy I have less...
I was also dangerously low..but my dr put me on a multivitamin and 2 slow fe iron tabs a day. within a few weeks I noticed a difference. hang in there. it is important to get your blood levels back...
I had three dogs until a week ago. My 9 yr old black lab/chow mix died and besides her Dad and I being sad, her two siblings don't know what to think. My youngest is a 4 yr old lab shepherd mix. He...
Angel, I had a bout of inflammatory arthritis a year ago related to my colitis/crohns. The pain started in my back, then hips, knees, and finally my ankles swelled to twice their size. I went on 60mg...
I get inflammatory arthritis in my lower back, knees and ankles with severe flares related to Crohns. I had to take hi dose pred to get the inflammation down....
huckleberry...I have crohns/colitis and the symptoms you have sound like you have more than just an infection. If that were true..then your symptoms should not continue after a round of meds. Get a...
I have been on Humira and the only problem I have had is trouble sleeping...cant say the Humira did it, because work,life, etc has been crazy. Hang in there...some people don't appreciate their...
Staci, I started getting crazy graphic nightmares after starting it. I don't sleep well...CD symptoms better tho...
OOPS! Nhlhawks, I accidentally addressed my last entry to Fitzy by mistake..... it was in response to your post about becoming a police officer...
Hi Fitzy, I am a police officer for a large city, and have been one for nearly 10 yrs. I have had issues with this DD since childhood and was diagnosed after being a cop for 5 yrs. I know of two...
Randy...thats a shame....I guess on a good note its a good thing 'F' head didn't bring along any 'friends'. Good luck!...
RK..I had some symptoms like yours and I was put on pred and Azulfidine....
I had inflammatory arthritis flare a yr ago. It started with extreme back pain..then hips and pain down my legs...then swollen ankles. I was sent to a rheumy and put on Percocet for pain..as well as...
Eddie K., I am on Humira....my dr said that it has had less side effects than Remicade. Remicade is mouse-protein based wheras Humira is human protein based. Humira is definitely more convenient. Ref...
I am tired all the time..even though I try to stay in bed for 8 hrs..i don't get quality sleep. Fumn times. Just found out at the dr's appt today the nightmares I have been having are probably caused...
Hi Princess...I am also a new Humira user. I have been on it for a little over a month. I haven't had the skin rxn but have had sleep issues. I saw your pics..ouch!...
Hi Sherry. I had back pain a year ago and the doc's thought I had a slipped disc..after clear MRI they had an AhA! moment when my ankles started to swell. I was sent to a rheumy immediately and was...
Hi..I am a 32 year old female...not married but have a boyfriend. I know that you can tell a lot about a prospective 'mate' by how he acts when you are sick or when 'I will be out in a minute'...
Psoriasis or Cirrhosis?...
I experienced pain like you describe when I was put on a six day doesepack of pred..60 mg, 50mg,40 mg..etc 10 mg decrease each day. I was in so much pain I couldn't walk etc. I agree with the...
:nono: :nono: You know you are a Crohnie if: A family member leaving 1 square of toilet paper onthe roll qualifies as a Cardinal Sin....and you want to go postal on them........you buy diaper creme...
I don't have the site welts bigger than a pencil eraser..but I can't sleep well. I have been having strange dreams and vivid nightmares that keep me tossing and turning all night. I am soooo tired in...
Well.... I am on the fence with a combination of Crohns & Colitis...I have bits of both but don't fit the profile of either exclusively. Take care of yourself and keep asking questions!...
I take Humira every other week but my copay is $100 a month...Optima Insurance. Abbott discount card..financial assistance by Humira..could help. Check with the Humira nurses......
$360 have you tried VSL#3 probiotic?...
I also have a high pain tolerance but it does burn like hell going in. The DR said it burns because it is a protein. I shoot up...haha...in my leg. I don't do stomach shots. For those of you also on...
I took Flexeril when I strained my back with no problems....I slept GrEAT...
I had a bad pain after BM's but it was accompanied by fever. I ended up going to ER with a bad infection. Do you have a fever? My most recent flare had a lot of urgency...but I couldn't 'go.' Turned...
I have different experiences with different flares....they each have their own 'personalities'...
I know what you mean!!! I was laying on the bed last night with an ice pack on my leg to numb the injection site for my third dose of Humira and my BF was next to me on the phone talking to his best...
I worked all day at mt FT job and now I am at my PT job. It is so beautiful outside I wish I wasn't working and could go have a cold beer and play ball with my dogs. Right now my BF and his mom are...
:redface: I know what you all are speaking of...the 'I haven't really done much but I am exhausted' feeling. I am working my second job now but I can't wait to go to bed! I take mutivitamins and B...
I personally love going to the gastro's office for a procedure and after having to fast, D for a day, etc to prep for the scope..the nurse has the nerve to be a witch..I just want to bite her head...
how about finding a DIY funnel cake recipe? It could look like twisty intestines..haha...
Hi firemedic! I don't sleep too well lately since starting Humira...i am a cop and dozing off is a no-no...When I was on pred my face turned red from hot flashes....i got a few jokes from the crew...
:confused: :confused: Hi Lauren. I took my second dose of Humira Thursday night. I have noticed I don't get D very often...although yesterday I had D bad. my stomach is back to normal today. Have u...
I just started Humira two weeks ago and they sent me a package for financial assistance for it. check with the My Humira folks......
I had a really bad inflammatory arthritis flare last year due to UC. The dr's thought I might have a slipped disc in my back due to pain and did an MRI. While waiting for results of MRI my ankles...
princesscolon, congrats! I just took my second 'shot' of Humira today. You are right, it burns like bloody hell, but for all its worth I stopped the bleeding after starting it and had normal BMs for...
Hi Chevgrl, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis 4 years ago..had the fevers, hi white blood count, bklood in the stool, mucus in the stool. I became anemic. If u don,t have inflammation in the...
HELLO I know what you mean about the depression/tiredness combo. My family doc put me on Celexa to try and counteract the fatigue from UC/CD. I have to work fulltime and also parttime to pay for...
That is great to hear! I hope the pred-free days to come go well for you. I would love to find a squirrel chasing tshirt for my lab mix...he loves chasing things. AND he is my tulip bulb thief..the...