Yes I have been taking this for over 10 years and has given me a wonderful quality of life. Four months now without it, supply issue and unable to get any in Canada. In a month or so will be...
I get month B12 injections at the medical clinic...
I recently came back on and so love hearing the old names...
Nanners sure helped me also, a name from the past for sure, I recently also returned. What sites are you all on Facebook?...
Bad guts, pain, fatigue, grrrr I have so many wonderful things to do and unfortunately it will need to wait. Cannot do a lot and sitting down and keeping positive...
Well I have been in remission for 7 years and a month ago was having lots of abdominal pain and 15-20 bm's a day. Just found out yesterday from from stool samples that I have c-diff, very weak,...
I currently am on both meds and working great for me...
I started working a full time job, very busy, stressful, worked 3 days, unable to work in that environment, got pain, nausea, vomitting, fatigue. Almost 2 weeks later and now fatigue is my issue. Too...
For the past 9 months I have been having lot's of coldsores, without being in a flair and no GI issues. Feel more fatigued!...
Works awesome immediately. I have been on it for 7 years!...
I am sorry this is going on. Hopefully it will all blow over and you can still be here so we can help/support one another. It is your decision and only you know what is best for you. Hugs! Vicki...
Hi, I started Humira 2 years ago and it has put me into remission :) I have most of my life back. The Humira took about 9 months for me to be somewhat healthy. Some people put ice on the area prior...
Yes and unfortunately it gets worse with age :(...
I am on both. They work great for me. Took over 6 months for the Humira to work!...
I truly hope you are on the road to recovery/remission, we have a horrible disease however, we are here for you! Hugs...
My GI had me tapering 5 mg every 7 days, sometimes I wasn't improving and would taper slower as required!...
Give Humira a good 6 months to work. I saw a little improvement after 3 months however, needed a lot more time...
I have been taking it for 6 years, works very well for me...
So fatigued a lot. Bloodwork, B12, iron is fine. Beautiful outside, want to be on my motorbike. Since being sick and an inpatient 2 years ago and starting Humira, I am fatigued a lot. Do you also...
I am sadden to hear about this, Nanners has given me love and support over the years, thank you so much Nanners, you have given me so much, more than you realize. Vicki...
Hi Kay, I hope you have a speedy recovery, please keep us updated on how you are doing, hugs! Vicki...
I am so disappointed that I cannot take my 2.5 yr old niece trick or treating. Halloween is my favorite time of year. Too sick to attend a few Halloween parties last night and tomorrow is Halloween....
Welcome and thanks for sharing your story. We sure have a wonderful group here that encourages and supports one another with this horrible disease that weiss live with each day. I am glad that you...
I hear you, this is a horrible disease that we live with each day. We know what you are going through and can sympthise with you. Hugs to you and hope for a better day tomorrow. Vicki...
Well my Occupational Health Nurse said I most likely will be off work for at least 7 days. I work in a hospital and I always have support at work and home. Sure makes things easier when dealing with...
I am tired all the time also, this has been since 1 1/2 years now, hostly still hoping my energy will return, I also feel Humira is also a cause of it. Hugs! Vicki...
Well hello there, I have been sick for 1 1/2 years, do ok for a short time, always fatigued, having lot's of pain, and now shingles. All bloodwork was normal, my G.I. Was suppose to review my chart...
Well still sick and now I have the shingles. This disease sure is nasty. Sorry, just venting. Hope your day is a good one! Vicki...
Welcome! I hope you drop by and visit, and keep us updated on how you are doing. Hope to read your posts often. Take care, Vicki...
I am so sorry that you are having a really rough go. I truly hope that things will get figured out and you will be on the road to recovery. Many hugs to you! Vicki...
SL24, hang in there, this is a great place that we get to talk about our feelings, our pains and our questions to one another. We are trying to work through this each day. We are here to support you,...
I am so sorry that you are having a rough time, we are your Chron's family and we all share your pain, and are here for you. We have a challenging Disease that challenges each one of us every day....
I am so fatigued. I have never experienced like this and for so long. It is your body's way of saying I need a break. I cancelled a lot of shifts at work when I felt my body get run down and...
Is anyone else on Humira experiencing fatigue all the time? I have been doing bi-weekly injections for over a year. Have been sick for over 2 years, and feel the Humira has put my crohns in remission...
Funny, I was just going to post a topic about If Humira is causing you to be fatigued? I have been on Humira for just over a year, and my energy is about 70 percent. That is until last week, my...
Hey, JustcallmeD, the Humira took me 6 months to feel great. I was told by the dr. 3-4 months however, others on this site said give it 6 months, I was really ill and wasn't sure how I could make it...
I tried the upper leg once and will never again, hurt like heck and left a bruise. I use the stomach and still hurts but not as bad as the leg....
I take the Humira out of the fridge because others had posted here that it has helped and it doesn't hurt as much. And to freeze the area also prevents the painful injection, well it had in the past...
I started with Humira pen in June 2010. I learned from others on his site to freeze the area, which I have done. I also take the Humira out of the fridge approximately 1 hour before using it....
I take the pen, doesn't hurt since i freeze the area first!...
Hi, I am on Entocort and Humira. I started Humira this past summer, June 2010. I was told to give Humira 1-3 months however, I did see a slight improvement however, others told me to give it 6 months...
Hi, I am so sorry that you are going through this. I had a flare up this summer, June 10 and been fatigue ever since, I am not working my regular hours, unable to at this time, feeling so tired all...
I use to get bruising when injecting Humira, my issue was that I was pressing down too hard, afraid to waste, I don't bruise anymore, got more comfortable with doing it, stings sometimes however,...
Hi lady1012, I live in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and started taking Humira the end of June 2010. I work for the government and all my other meds I have an 80% coverage, however, Humira...
Thanks for your replies. Certainly do lay down when I need too. I see the doctor next week. Previously all my blood work looked great (thank goodness), my Crohn's is in remission, a little issue with...
Hi everyone, I've had Crohn's for the past 13 years, had fatigue and eventually got over it. Started taking Humira the end of June 2010, no new medications and I am finding that fatigue has prevented...
Hi there, - No flu like symptoms -Stay at the clinic for 15 minutes to rule out if you are allergic?, itchy around injection site?, problems breathing? -I inject to stomach area, where ever there is...
I have started taking Humira the end of June, was told that I would see positive results withing 1-3 months, I did see a little improvement but not where I should have been. Went to the dr. the end...
I have been getting my flu vaccine each year and this year it was recommended to get my pneumovax vaccation as well, generally older people would get this vaccine, or those whom smoke, or in my case...
I take 1 dose of Humira every other week. Thank you all for the wonderful information, it is greatly appreciated.......