Humira

I have been taking humira for a little over a year now and I just took a shot last week and for some reason this time I am super jittery and anxious. At night I have to take a tylenol to get to sleep because I can literally feel my heart beating fast. I really hate this drug but I had one surgery in January and I don't want to repeat it. Has anybody had this? I talked to the pharmacist and she said this happens in less than 5% of people and it might be heart related to call my doc but I am not sure.

Also this drug makes me so mean and has been hurting my relationship to my husband what are my options? Do I have any? He's asked me to speak to my doctor to get me off of this drug but I think my oter options for Chron's are the same types of drugs? Not sure if the side effects would be any different?

I took my first 80mg dose (for psoriasis) 14 days ago and my second 40mg dose 5 days ago. The day or so before my second dose I developed extreme fatigue, which has not yet lifted. I have no energy and need to sleep most of the time. I cannot stay on my feet for any length of time as I become dizzy. I feel as if I am in a fog and have regular pressure headaches. My blood pressure is high according to my home test, not low as the symptoms would suggest. I am a bit worried, has anyone else experienced the same side effects and are they likely to pass? I would love some reassurance! By the way, I was on enbrel for 2.5 years and had milder symptoms early on.

Took just five injections. Hospitalized. Destroyed my immune system. Infected with disseminated histoplasomois. Difficult to diagnose. Had 10 days to live.

Fungus was finally diagnosed by infectious disease doctor with experience with this fungus.

Made my hearing worse, eyesight and type 2 diabetes.

No warnings from Abbott Labs despite being black labeled by FDA.

Stay away from Humira & other TNF Blockers

i get horse and nasal drip is this normal

i feel the same way the worse part is severe fatigue

i've bn on humiara for about 11 months and i hv crohns and the joint pain is horrible and i am so tired and listless all the time plus my appetite has increased!

Humira keeps my Crohns from flaring up yes but I have, Constant sinus infections, ear infecions muscle pain, Joint pain and Feel tired dizzy and mood swings are alot for my partner to deal with :( Im on it now a little over 2 years and the pain I had and surgerys are a thing of the past but Im tired of all the side affects with this drug it makes me so miserabvle its hard somedays to get out of bed my joints ache that much..But I suppose u have to weigh out the pros and cons dont u joint pain and infections or so Ill and surgeys with Crohns?

Humira helps me with my crohn's.  I need it.  Is there anyone who can tell me if they get government assistance to pay for this medication and others in cuba or costa rica?

Hands, wrist, fingers, feet, have joint pain. Itching all over. Slight swelling in hands and feet. Constant sinus infection. Constant fatigue.

Good for your, M!! I am in the same boat. AS that I have been fighting since I was 12 yo. at 32 I was willing to believe my life as an active male was done. I was moving like an 80 yo and in constant paint. Until this drug.

Quite simply, it was a God send. I get double ear infection once a month. Lol. And other infections that pop up through out the year. But these are managable and when compaired to taking 5 tried just to get my boxers on in the morning, I think I can handle that change.

The trick to remember is that this is really serious stuff that changes your system, folks. If you notice these changes, don't be put off and accept that they are not connected. Go to your Dr. and bring them up.

But in the end you have to decide; Is the side effect worth the treatment? I can tell you this; numb leg, dbl ear infections, stomach and colorectal problems.....all worth it! If you can move on your own with less than a constant 9 pain level, then you wouldn't understand. The benifits out weigh the side effects. For me.

I have been taking Humire for almost a year now. I previously was on Embrel. It was wonderful for the first year then gradually worked less and less until I switched over to Humira. I take this for RA, so I may not be the ideal person to answer. I also take methotrexate, which further suppresses my Imm system.

I have found that, while it does take care of most of my RA symptoms, I have had many infections since starting treatment. I get an ear infection about once a month and am going to see an ENT specialist tomorrow. I have had 4 abcesses, a fistula and a few other issues. But without this drug I would NOT be able to move. I am 36 and move like I am 80 w/o.

The thing to remember with these is that there are others out there that may work, and they are all slightly different. If Humira is not right, there is Embrel and several others once a month to once a week meds in this family you could try at home. If you call the companies you can even get these for free if your co-payment is too high. If one doesn't work right for you, do the research. Try another. It may be a God-send.

i have been diagnosed with crohn's disease since 1990. i have used many experimental drugs for crohn's before they hit the market. i used humira in 7/2005-2/2006. i was worse off then before i used it. i have before and after testing, endo scope egd, upper gi and small bowle series. i had every sid effect to the med and new ones. i was such a failor my case went in front of the fda... i love remicade. and have used it for 12 years. 

I have been using Humira for about 15 months. The last six months have been really bad in my relationship and I asked my consultant if this can be the drug. I have felt really down and mood swings which are affecting my partner and I. Can anyone tell me if they have felt anything simalar?
My consultant suggested I stop taking the Humira to see if it made any difference. The problem is that my skin has been totally clear since being on the drug and I dont want it to flare up again.

I have been on Humera for about 3 months now. I'm not sure if it's working better for me, although the doctor assures me that it will keep me from having surgery again. My last surgery was around 14 years ago. However, for the last 6 years, I've been doing traditional mixed martial arts (not the MMA stuff on TV), and my body feels great. I have some issues with Crohn's, but I haven't had pain spasms in 5 1/2 years. I think strengthening my core and the deep breathing improves the organs as well. I am able to work as a classroom teacher despite my Crohn's, so maybe I am blessed not to be in too bad a shape, but just in case, I don't plan to give up my workouts. I have been on Cholestyramine powder for the diarrhea for the last 14 years, and that has helped also.

I've been using Humira for 12 weeks for Crohn's disease as well.  The greatest benefit for me was that I've been able to come off of Prednisone (which I was on for a year and gained 100 pounds because of it).  The only difference I see taking Humira is that I haven't developed any fistulas which I did within weeks of coming Prednisone previously with no other meds on board.

The problem I have with Humira is that I have severe swelling in my knees, ankles and feet and my family doctor has recommended that I stop Humira injections because she can't treat the swelling without risking heart problems.  I have also developed multiple infections that I cannot get rid of.

I have an MRI scheduled in February which is supposed to see if the Humira was having any effect.  I do not want to go back on steriods in the interim.  As always seems I am stuck between a rock and a hard place.

I have been taking Humira for 12 weeks now for Chrons disease. It's helped my Fistula's but I don't see a significant improvement with my cramps and fatugue. I wonder if it's actually working on my Chrons. Sometimes I have had to take low doses of Prednisone in order to feel descent. I have been told that I should see the benefits of the medication at 12 weeks. Can anyone share their Humira experience with me. If it wasn't for the fistula's I would want to get off of it. Prednisone seemed to be more effectve for the chrons. 

I have been taking humira for Crohns for almost 9 months now, and for the past two months I have been having numbness and weakness in my right leg. I had an MRI which now shows inflammation of parts of my spinal cord, and now I am really wondering what is happening to me and what it is caused by!
I am also low in iron and am experiencing headaches too. I hope it is going to work out to be something very simple and that I don't have to go off of humira for it was working for my immune system.

I have been taking humira for Crohns for almost 9 months now, and for the past two months I have been having numbness and weakness in my right leg. I had an MRI which now shows inflammation of parts of my spinal cord, and now I am really wondering what is happening to me and what it is caused by!
I am also low in iron and am experiencing headaches too. I hope it is going to work out to be something very simple and that I don't have to go off of humira for it was working for my immune system.

I haven't felt generally good since starting Humira 9months ago.  Previous to that I had a four month hiatus while the insurance got straightened out.  While I'm on it, along with general malaise, I have an acid stomach and nausea at night, my legs ache, but worst ofall are sky high blood sugars that I can't control with two Insulins and a very strict diet.  I'm considering telling the doctor that the methotrexate and prednisone worked as well alone so I'm dropping the Humira.  Any other diabetics having similar issues?

I have been on Humira for almost seven years. To say it has changed my life may sound over-dramatic but it really has. I have rheumatoid arthtiris (for 40 + years). Joint function is so much better, no pain. My body has changed shape ie I am much straighter and have more muscle, and I am walking better than say 20 years ago. As for side effects - that's tricky when I have been on so many other drugs over the long term. I think I would say that the overall beneficial effects plus increased cardio-vascular function due to more exercise, mean that I'm winning handsomely. I certainly don't have any noticeable side effects that began when I started Humira.

I have ankolising spondalytis in spine. Lived in constant pain for many years. 40 plus. In 2009 was put on Humira.
I have shorting of the spine etc. Lost about 3inches in height and was not able to walk very well and used to spend time in wheel chairs when symptoms were at their worst.
After humira I have gained slight straightness in back and as well very little or no back pain. I can walk further than before and enjoy a much better life style.
One side effect that I seem to have is limited movement in my right shoulder
and pain in the muscle of said arm. Doctors have found no reason for this. I cannot reach behind myself example, to put on a seat belt with this arm. It takes a bit longer for scrapes scratches to heal. I'm happy with the overall results.

5 months using Humira  very tired puffy eyes 

have been a little light headed.  can't move fast without feeling vertigo

i have beeno n humira for two months now.  main side effect for me, is headaches.  it is helping my pain. i have a form of arthritus which is being treated as rheumatoid. has some big long name. tendonitis all over is what it is. so for me, it' s not in the joints.  i've had no problems with the injections or getting sick.  i am able to type here so it's def helping.  about a week in at this point (because i take them every other week) i start getting achey. this has not canceled out other medications yet.  i'm really hoping in time it will get in my system and really help

Sever blisters appeared on body and mouth, not treatable

Very tired, Dizzy, Ear infections 4 times in 1 year. Sore joints. Is anyone else feeling this way??  

Pete
 muscle lost and fagigue

Take Humira every 2 weeks for a skin disorder I have on my hands an feet ,it only comes on my feet an hands. this disorder that i have only comes on there.It has help so much my finger nails came off,but are much better and they don`t hurt anymore.But Ihave had a cough for 2 weeks a dry cough mostly at night when i lay down at night.

hello, have you got toe deformity with Humira, and how much