Thanks everyone for you opinions and advice. I would definetely not drop my dose without talking to my gi. He happens to be one of the head guys that ran all the trials with Humira, so I'll check...
Just wondering if anyone who is on Humira, feels that they are now in remission? I've been on it for 1 1/2 years already (1 shot every 2 weeks), and am wondering if I should talk to my gi about going...
I've been on Humira for 1 1/2 years, and yes I gained 20lbs. That's too much for my little frame and I'm having tons of problems trying to lose it! I thought it was because of retaining more...
Hello Meejay, I've been on Humira for over a year, and must say it really has worked wonders for me! I too get an injection site reaction, but it's much better then having D all day(or in my case...
Hi Tricia, If you do a search on Humira, you'll find tons of posts about it. I've been on it since March, and it's been a godsend. I get an injection site reaction that lasts a few days, fatigued...
mightiemouse, I hadn't heard anything about this one??? Can you send me some information? my email address is [email protected] . Are you going to the one at the Double tree on Saturday 11/3? If...
Yep, had that happen once too! Chronnie42 said it all!...
I've got Medco too, and they screwed me up at the beginning too! Now they are shipping me "too" much Humira, 2 boxes instead of 2 injections each month. I think I've finally got them straightened out...
jla, So you are in a Humira study, but you are sure your getting the placebo? Are you outside the U.S.? If you remove yourself from the trial, does that mean you can't get the Humira? I can tell you...
yogaprof, sorry to hear your not feeling well yet. If the pain is much worse, then you should call your gi. I have heard that remi could cause blockage in some patients (ironically because of the...
Mom, I've been on it since March, and like MBJOH have found it to work wonders. Dito about icing the area. I do that before and for the whole evening after I do my injection. I inject in my thigh...
Ladybug, I used to get that reaction from humira, really sore and red for 4-5 days, but now it has subsided for the most part. I always inject in to my thigh, and sometimes it still gets swollen and...
Same for me hockeyfan! They took my appendix when they did a resection, just because! I saw that article this week too, and it made me wonder if they will stop taking them out as routine when they do...
Hi Dragonfly, Hope you are feeling better this week! I can't answer your question about "what" the fistula is actually made of either, but it's a good question. I was concerned about something you...
Bless your heart! I feel for you going through all the stress of a wedding and having this stupid disease. I would call your gi- you may need a prednisone course to get you through the rough spot...
This is a fun one! And very distracting! A.... anal canal inflammed! N.....never thought i'de say that out loud! N.....not going to let it ruin my life! E.....everyone has some sort of crap to deal...
Thanks yogaprof! I'll check with gi, to see if he agrees. I need something, and the fiber he suggested just isn't working! BTW, your bio says: "In December had adhesions cut through a laparoscopy"....
Since I've been on Humira, and everything has healed up (thank goodness), I've had very bad constipation. I had heard that taking laxatives can make you become dependant upon them? Does anyone know...
I agree, you should probably have your blood checked for anemia or low iron. I get iron infusions to help with low iron when I need it. I also take a nap in my car at lunch time when I'm feeling...
Ladybug, I've been on Humira since March, and it has made a significant difference in my health. I was sick for over a year, with no relief from entecort and imuran. There are lots of threads on...
hmm, when i had blockage in my small intestine it always sounded like a fish tank- lots of gurgling and pain and cramping after i would eat. If I were you I would try and stay on a liquid diet for a...
I've been on it since april, and i get pretty tired right after my injection, but i take it easy for a few days afterwards. I've also get slight neuropathy (tingling) in my fingers, but that doesn't...
Cream of wheat is a great source of iron. It's one of those comfort foods for me too, a bit of butter and some maples syrup really makes it good. I can't tolerate the instant stuff though, that stuff...
dragonfly, I would call your gi, and see if you can get in with a nurse for the loading dose instead of waiting until october. I've been on humira for 6 months now, and usually don't premedicate...
Ginger, You said "Lots of sitz baths and Rosebud salve at Sephora.I use baby wipes too but have to watch the brand. " Who makes the Rosebud salve? Does that really work? Crohnie- boy, I use aloe gel...
Hi Prof, Everyone has given you good suggestions. I just want to add a few more! /community/emoticons/smile.gif I can't tolerate iron pills either, definetely can't deal with the constapation. So...
Thanks Dragonfly, I'll give that a try!...
I think i've got the right poster??? Gladbag from LA - I'm looking for a surgeon at Cedar's and seem to remember you had rave reviews about yours. Can you email his name and number please?...
Thanks Ducky and CAmama, I got in to see my gi yesterday. I'm taking the Humira for Crohn's, and posted on the athritis site, because you all have more experience with this drug! My gi is at a loss,...
Anyone on Humira that has had bad injection site reactions? After my second injections, the site was swollen and red for over a week. I just took my third injection and it's swollen and red on my...