Has anyone gained weight after taking Humira? I've been on it for a little over a year and I've gained 50 lbs since being on it....
Try a heating pad or ice packs or alternate both. Try one on your tummy and one on your back....
I just requested a doctor's appointment. I just wanted to know that it wasn't just me. Thanks, guys!...
I had a massive Crohn's flare last year and had to go on Prednisone. I finally recovered and am now in remission; however... Since being off of the Prednisone, I have horrible sleeping issues. I...
I'm a graduate student working on a PhD in neurobiology. I have Crohn's Disease too. I would love a cure, but, realistically, however, this proposed "cure" has a few major problems: 1) Many times,...
YES! I have intestinal pains the day before my shot, I get so exhausted about 20 min after an injection, and the next day I feel like staying in bed all day. Plus, I get really bad bruises. Some...
I understand and sympathize. I've been dealing with exhaustion. I'm a graduate student, and I've gotten a "talking to" from my adviser for leaving early many times just to get some housework and...
I just got back into a "normal" life rhythm since my Crohn's flare a year ago. (yaaa!) I'm even trying to get back into shape. I'm still faced with 2 obstacles to my physical goals: 1) Horrible...
I think you just need to do one thing at a time. Don't be discouraged by where you're at in training. Take pride in your progress!...
I think you should tell your doctor. It could be a sign of an infection....
I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I just got over a flare last year. It completely sucks the life outta you, but that's when you realize how strong you really are. Hang in there!...
I think you ought to let your doctor know. I hope your issue resolves soon....
What side effects are you talking about?...
I've had to complete 2 preps because I have an extended colon issue (due to and contributes to chronic constipation). I've worked on having a vivid imagination that it's a smoothie or margarita. I...
Ever since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 3 years ago I was also diagnosed with a chronic constipation problem. (Yeah, what a paradox!) Although the Crohn's is horrible, the chronic...
The third enema I did was much less painful than the first two. (Still kinda burned.) I think it was the fact that I had a lot to flush out....
I suffer from chronic constipation (altho I still also suffer from D), and my doctor convinced me an enema was the first step in getting cleaned out. Tonight was my first enema experience. It was...
I have been experiencing night sweats and the chills ever since a month or two after taking methotrexate. I told my doctor, and they had some x-rays taken to rule out small organ cancer. Don't worry-...
Mental stamina is the key to a great life. I'm glad you are coping well!...
I've noticed that when I'm on the verge of being sick and I do my injection, I feel really awful....
I'm glad that your daughter is doing well. Crohn's really stinks, especially the emotional side. I was diagnosed when I was 24 (2 years ago), and I'm still learning how to cope with it. I find a lot...
I'm sending good thoughts your way! I'm sorry for what you are going through....
In June I was hospitalized with a severe Crohn's flare. The doctors told me that I ought to prepare myself for bowel resection. Luckily, I got on Humira in the nick of time, and it worked! I'm now...
I have EXACTLY the same issues as you. My doctor wasn't concerned about my stool size or pain with sex; however, I think that both have to do with acute inflammation. I've noticed that pain in...
I'm 26 years old, and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease just 2 years ago. To be honest, every day has been a struggle since I've been diagnosed- being frustrated trying to find reliable...
I'm been having a difficult time traveling. If I don't have my own way home, I'm nervous about being stranded somewhere with pain and symptoms. I've been turning down offers to go out of town and...
I just started Humira about 4 weeks ago. I also had incredible fatigue after the 4 shots. It was much less with the 2 shots and even less with the single shot. I started seeing an improvement in...
I was told I have chronic constipation and diarrhea. Basically, the diarrhea moves around the mass of dry stool. Ya for both worlds! The chronic constipation problem is something you should take...
Walgreens, Walmart, the hospital and the physicians billing office all said that they could print off annual statements for me. All I have to do is call. I didn't even think that gas to and from my...
This disease also makes me feel defective. I can't help thinking that people like me are at an evolutionary disadvantage. In the past, sickly people wouldn't survive. The only reason I am living is...
Thank-you for posting this. I do feel like I am a stronger person, and I see the world with a different view than someone who takes their health for granted. I have to roll with the punches. It's a...
There's a 1040, schedule A form that allows one to put down their annual medical costs (doctors visits, hospital, labs, prescriptions except insulin) and possibly qualify for anything above 7.5%...
I went when I experienced severe symptoms for a week without any improvement. My pain was at a 10.5 (on a scale from 0-10)....
I'm recovering from my first Crohn's flare which happened to be a horribly severe one. I've been surviving on rice, eggs, fish, tomato soup, squash (no skin), rice crackers, rice milk, soy milk, and...
Glad you are out of the hospital. Time feels 10x longer in the hospital. I hope you feel well soon!...
I've been using Miralax ever since I was diagnosed with Crohn's 2 years ago. I'm still working on getting my dosage right. I still get gas and bloating and pain. My doctor says it's the safest stool...
I have Crohn's disease and a chronic constipation issue- yeah, paradox. I have pain issues that my doctor attributes to the constipation. I use Miralax although it gives me gas, and I'm still working...
I called 1-800-4-HUMIRA first thing this morning, and they are going to overnight 2 pens to my pharmacy FREE of charge. I'm instructed to take the injection that I missed right away and then go back...
Two weeks ago I had injection class where I injected myself 4 times with the assistance of a nurse. Today I was suppose to do 2 shots at home by myself. I psyched myself out, and I pulled the needle...
20 minutes after I was done with the 4 injections I got completely exhausted. I slept for like 2 days after that. You need to tell your doctor ASAP because it could be a adverse reaction!...
Although they can't refuse to give you the job because you have an illness, the company might be hesitant to hire you if they think you may need time off for being sick. I think it depends on how the...
Yeah, I think for me it takes about an hour to make the full trip....
I just started Humira 1 week and 5 days ago. I started getting some energy back about a week after being on Humira, but I didn't get my hopes up because I was also tapering off of prednisone and...
I just wanted to let everyone know how much this forum has helped me during my very first Crohn's flare. Finally, a place to get answers to my questions, a place to vent, and a place to help others...
Make sure to take chewable vitamins or liquid supplements. You might not be absorbing vitamin pills well. There are also hair conditioners that have nutrients in them. You could slather some into...
I've found that using Miralax regularly a week before and going on soft foods/puree a few days before the prep reduced the amount of pain and also made the prep go much more smoothly....
You should go home and relax after the colonoscopy. The meds really mess me up, although I don't get nausea. You need to do what you need to do for your health. It's not about "toughing it out" and...
Several months ago I went in for a CT scan, and the results showed mild renal atrophy. I talked with my friend who is a nurse (geriatrics), and she said that it seems as if there's a correlation...
I have a chronic constipation problem, and the doctors have me on a regimen of Miralax. The constipation can cause serious problems if you don't address it. Right now, I have an elongated colon,...