Thanks for the responses....
I was wondering if you happen to develop antibodies to a biologic medication does the medication stop working for the crohn's symptoms? Does the development of antibodies increase the chance of side...
Hey Hibee thanks for asking. I'm still adjusting to new meds, but I feel like I keep gradually improving. Occasionally I wake up with some mild anxiety but it passes rather quickly. My health anxiety...
I've had crohn's for 22 years now without the need for surgery(36 y/o). I have always responded well to medication and when I came off medication I have been able to stay in remission around five...
Oh so you're only getting insomnia now. I'm glad to hear you're not having any more panic attacks. I'll take insomnia over panic attacks any day! Maybe the Lexapro will help with that once your body...
Oh no countess you are having anxiety and panic on remicade too? Is it the same exact feeling that you had from humira? How often are you receiving the medication? Did you have any skin rashes or...
Hello. It's nice to hear you've been doing well. I've been ok, Hibee. I've had some mild anxiety and some nagging symptoms but at least I haven't had a panic attack for months now. I'm hanging in...
I'm a long time lurker but recently more active because i'm not feeling well. That certainly has something to do with it. The forum seems nice so I think things will pick up from time to time....
Hi ravdeep. I can relate to taking antidepressants and increased food cravings. I'm also new to Lexapro so I hope I don't get this side effect from it. So far I haven't had a significant change in my...
Hey searching1. It's good that you are keeping in touch with your therapist as well as having doctors do tests for the symptoms you are having. It may just get better if you stick with the treatment...
Happy thanksgiving Rich and SC. I hope your appointment goes well with the physical therapist. I do get anxious for appointments sometimes too. Holidays are a stressful time for many people. I know...
Thanks for replying. I think I'm feeling a bit better today so far. You're right I do kind of dismiss things like the workbook but I will take your advice since I need help. It may take me a while to...
I'm not having a very good day. Ever since I started having anxiety/panic symptoms about two years ago my life has been more challenging than I thought possible. I've had some ups and downs along...
Hello Elliott. I don't know much about GERD since I've never had it but I have heard it is a frustrating thing to deal with. I hope the endoscopy helps your doctors figure out some treatment to help...
Yeah I do Tylenol when its really bad. I also try to stay away from ibuprofen but if it's bad enough I might take one or two only once in a while. I do like to make ginger tea and add a little...
Hey cilly I am sorry you're having these symptoms right now. I can relate to the body aches and anxiety. I hope things get better for you very soon....
Is this the first antidepressant you've taken? I'm also on Lexapro for a little over a week now. I did have some interrupted sleep but I attributed it to my anxiety more than the medication itself. I...
Yeah anything positive that you can do for yourself may end up helping your anxiety without you realizing it. You're right you don't want to put too much stress on yourself or that might make your...
Hi searching1. Sorry to hear that you're still struggling with health anxiety. Are you doing any treatment for the tonsil stones? That might give your mind some relief if you can control those...
Hey Labradorite. I'm the one that posted recently about humira and panic attacks. I also just replied to your post on the anxiety/panic forum. I was fine on humira for a few months but I think...
Hey Labradorite. I've seen you also post in the same two forums that I do, crohn's and anxiety/panic. It's unfortunate to meet under the circumstances of being ill but on the bright side we can...
I had a couple of questions 6catlady, or anybody else that may be of help. I am curious if you switched to a different medication after your reaction to Humira. I read your signature that says you...
Hi searching1. I'm sorry that you are going through this health anxiety because I have had that as well and it really is a terrible thing. My favorite way to stop worrying is to try to distract...
Thanks for the reassurance 6catlady. I do feel better knowing that I'm not alone with this strange side effect. I am going to my GI next week and insist that we try something different. I know that...
I took the first dose of Lexapro a couple of hours ago. That's nice to hear dan. I need some help achieving calmness right now. I have the Xanax for acute symptoms but that is a powerful drug and it...
I appreciate your responses S.C. It makes me feel good to have support here as I am going through this. I just got back from my Psychiatrist appointment and gave her a thorough history with...
Thanks Scaredy Cat. I am hopeful that things can get better with the right medication and possibly getting back into talk therapy. The close relative I mentioned went through some mental health...
Hi I've been having anxiety symptoms for about two years now with occasional relief. I am currently struggling with it again and decided it's time to see a psychiatrist and possibly try something...
Just got back from the dermatologist. She is treating me with some creams and reassured me that the rash spots I have is nothing to be worried about. She wasn't sure if its eczema or psoriasis...
Thanks for the advice. I have scheduled an appointment with my primary care physician to discuss this issue. It is stressful to have to manage both the disease and side effects. My current GI is...
This relates to my last post where I discussed the side effects I was having while taking humira. I have had these side effects for over a year now and my current GI is still ok with keeping me on...
It's nice knowing others are there for some guidance, support, and personal experiences. I do appreciate this resource very much....
Yeah that is a possibility that I am aware of. If that does occur at least there are other medications available and I'm sure new ones on the horizon. However I have stopped and started remicade in...
Thanks to you all for replying. I just had a followup with my GI today and he is open to trying something else if I want. My blood work looks pretty good, just slightly on the upper side of normal....
I have searched online and found that humira can be associated with adverse reactions. The two that seem to be most likely in my case are drug induced sarcoidosis or drug induced lupus. The...
Thanks for the quick responses both of you! This is different from anxiety I can assure you. I never had any history of panic attacks before it happened while on humira. I do find it odd that it went...
I have been taking humira for over a year and started developing panic attacks after taking it for about four or five months. I continued to take it because my gi recommended it. I even went to the...