I am 56 years old and was diagnosed with crohns/colitis in 2009. I was put on Lialda, Asacol, and Predisone - none worked. Finally, I began Humira and got in remission. I have been on Humira for...
I have diagnosed with crohns colitis. I have been on Humira for a little over a year. I have 2 concerns. First, I have been having sharp pain directly under my right breast for a long time. Sometimes...
I have been on Humira for a year and things have been going great. Now any I think I am constipated which has never been an issue. I have a big BM every 4-5 days and it takes up to 2 hours to release...
I think for the most part I am in remssion. My only problem is that after I have a bowel movement, I leak. Sometimes it seems that I don't get all my stool out and it just leaks. Then I go to the...
Yes I also had vomiting when going to the bathroom in my worst flare. I am now on Humira and taking fiber. Much Much better:)...
I too had severe pain from my waist down. I thought it was arthitis but I am on Humira. Humira probably would have taken care of the pain. Anyway, I had blood work done and it came back fine. My dr....
I never did try Remicade, but went right to Humira. I have had no side effects and I give myself shots every other week using the epipen. It has not made me sick at all. I have seen improvement, not...
Thanks! I have been checked for ankylosing spondylitis and the test was negative. Could low liver enzymes cause leg pain. The Humira phamacist didn't think it could be rheum. arthiritis since Humira...
I have had achy legs for a few months. I thought it was my sciatia nerve, but it is in both legs. I think it is joint and muscular. My hips to my knees ache, sometimes my ankles, and sometimes the...
I too have leg pain. Sometimes they just ache all over and sometimes certain spots have intense pain like my ankles. It is not too bad during the day, but it wakes me up at night. I take Humira and...
I have been on Humira since December and my legs ache all the time. Could it be a side effect from Humira or something else? I am on my feet most of the day since I teach and I try to wear supportive...
I have had fissures and hemmies for years. The first one due to severe constipation. I had surgery for the first one. It was before I was dx. After I was dx, I had sever hemmies and fissure. I had...
I think I need to add more fiber to my diet. I have some leakage and I need to bulk up my stools. I have Fiber One chewables. It says to take 2 a day. How does that compare to other fiber supplements...
I have been on Humira for 8 months and I have seen much improvement. I still have minor flares such as leakage, stinky gas, and mucous. I'd say I was about 85% in remission. My doctor didn't even try...
What medicine is the doctor putting you on now? So you won't be taking Humira anymore? Did Humira work for you? Thanks...
You may also have a fissure, which are extremely painful. I have already had 2 fissure surgeries....
Why do you take metamucil? It is not too much fiber. Thanks...
I have the epipen Humira and I give my shot in my stomach. I have gotten use to the sting. I have had no side effects (knock on wood). I hope it lasts and I still hope I see more improvement. Good...
Before I began Humira, I did not pass gas at all. Now I seem to pass it quite frequently and it smells awful. I have been on Humria since Dec. I heard that passing gas indicates a healthier colon. Is...
I teach 2nd grade at Cumerland Trace. We have lived in Bowling Green since 1993 when my husband was transferred with Fruit of the Loom. I think my dr. is great, but if I had a severe case and wasn't...
Dr. Shamir was my first GI dr. He was nice but I felt I wasn't getting the medical answers I needed and I wasn't getting any better. My current dr, Dr. Curtiss really listens to me. I don't know...
Prayers for a quick recovery:)...
This might be a silly question, but how did the dr know you had crohns/colitis? What tests did the dr. do? My doctor has only done colonoscopies and the prometheus blood test (which I heard was not...
I hope you like Bowling Green. I go to Dr. James Curtiss and I really like him. Not sure if all my concerns are being met because I always have tons of questions. He is always willing to listen and...
I have been on 3 vacations in the last 2 months and I have done really well. I contribute it to the fact that I am more relaxed:)...
I have been dx with crohns/colitis. I have been taking Humira since Dec. Sometimes it seems I take one step forward and then go backwards. My BMs are fairly formed now, and I have no more mucous or...
Thanks for your advice. SueBear, I have no urgency when I leak. I just leak soemtimes after I have a BM or out of the blue - very inconsistent. I do have some urgency before I have to go to the...
It seems like I take one step forward, then all of a sudden, I go backwards. I have severe hemmies. I have had 2 fissure and hemmie surgery. The last time I had a flex sig, I had another fissure....
Before Humira, I had bloody diarrhea. Since being on Humira, I have formed skinny stools. I thought that it is because the Humira is working. Do you still think I am inflammed and still in a minor...
Pam, I pray that Humira works for you as it does for me. I have had no side effects at all. My UC/Crohns is not completely under control but I have a "normal" life. Humira is all that I am on. I only...
/community/emoticons/shakehead.gif You asked me a question regarding the subject, "sympton related to UC". I have had the inconsistent pain under my right breast for a long time that is why I think...
Just a little history: I have had UC since 2007. I have been on Humira since Dec. I have seen remarkable improvement. I have formed stools and no blood. I am also on proctofoam because sometimes I...
I read many posts, but do not post too often. I have been on Humira since Dec. and I have had improvement for the most part. I have no blood and not much diarrhea anymore. I usually only have 1-2...
I have never been tired from Humira. I have been on it since Dec. However, when I first began, my doctor ordered blood work every 2 weeks for the first 2 months. Now I do blood work once a month....
That is great news! I think it is interesting that I am on Humira now and never was on Imuran. The Humira has put me in remission and I am pleased with the results. I am not in a clinical trial. My...
I love this thread! I am 52 years "young" and have been married for 28 years. I have 2 wonderfu children - a daughter 26 and a son 23. My son recently got engaged, so I will get another daughter. I...
I hope you are doing better. I too had right sided pain and vomiting when I went to the bathroom. I decided on Humira and it is working. I never had Remicade because I wanted the convenience of the...
What modified diet are you following? Has it helped your UC? Thanks...
Thanks! I think you are right. I try to empty my bladder as much as possible. I will call the doctor tomorrow and talk to him. It is always something it seems. :tongue:...
I am pretty sure I have another urinary tract infection. I am on Humira. Do you think Humira has caused my immune system to be lowered. I just finished medicine for a sinus infection. Or do you think...
Responded to Humira or Remicade post earlier. You can read it. I was first dx with UC, then it was finally decided that I had crohns. I never tried Remicade because I am a teacher and it is difficult...
I have been on Humira since December and it is working:) I am just taking 24 mg of Lialda with my Humira. Bleeding and diarrhea are gone. Just have the urgency and the dr said that is the last...
I have been on Humira since Dec. and have not had any side effects. I am very happy with the results. I still have urgency problems, but no blood, diarrhea, or mucous :smile:...
I am being treated for UC. Can UC or Humira cause eye infections? I have had 2 infections in the last month....
Thanks so much! I am going to talk to my doctor tomorrow:)...
You advised me to try some suppositories. I had some Canasa ones the dr. gave me to try a few months ago before I began Humira. I don't think he is a firm believer in treating both ends, but I am...
I have been on Humira for almost 3 months. It really has helped - formed stools and less mucous. I still have urgency issues, but my GI said that is usually the last to stop. Here is my problem:...
Eva Lou - I began Humira in Dec. I just started the shots every other week. I think I see an improvement, but I am inconsistent like you. After a shot, I won't have a BM for a few days then bam! I...
I am in the same boat as you. My Prom. test came back in letters "consistent with crohns". My problem was that my insurance did not approve of the test therefore I had to pay $397 out of pocket. I...
I just began Humira and my bleeding has stopped. My stools are getting more formed. But I still have the urgency and some mucous. When I have to "go, I really have to have a bathroom nearby. Evalou,...