Humira side effects | Arthritis Information

Hi kids,

After doing my research, I would like to go straight into humira along with the salazopyrin that I already take. (these drugs are useful in IBD) I realise its a scary drug, but what the hell. I want my life back, Just hoping for any people to come along with ANY side effects they may have encountered.

P.S The Dr's here are USELESS, and the 2 that I have seen have said I don't have "inflammatory" arthritis. As soon as I see someone decent - I can Guarantee it is RA. I would place bets, and start sueing for incompetence, ha ha! Who is the professional here?

5 months on Humira...no noticeable side effects yet

Alan

Almost 2 years now and I don't really know of any noticable side effects. It's made a positive difference in my treatment.

You'll have a hard time getting any doctor to prescribe Humira or any insurance to pay for it without a dignosis. Best of luck to you.

Thanks, thats positive. Esp when you hear so many horror side effects.

Thanks Lovie - I am going to see a "proper" rheumatologist in the next month or so. The other was my GP and a general specialist, who comes under rheumatology and a few other things. They both made their diagnosis's on the blood tests! Not the fact that I have "grown/distorted" and painful knuckles, wrists, knees, elbows and now feet are starting. I am also on the j-pouch website and advised that Humira is positive for us IBD people and funnily enough, the UC treatments, co-inside with RA treatments. (Geez what a ramble)

So I guess I will ask him for the humira when I get there. I will have to sus out what the insurances etc are here in Aust. Any Aussies happen to know? Is it covered under medicare or anything, or will I have to set up private health cover?

I did have a side affect from Humira. I know that it helps many people, and I do want to say that it really made a difference in my RA. Unfortunately, in me, it caused nerve damage (MS). If you do go on it watch for signs of vision problems, numbness or tingling in appendages, weakness in arms or legs and memory problems (I'm sure the list is longer, but these are some of the more prominent signs). I don't want to talk anyone out of trying the drug, but I believe it is important that we are aware of the possible side affects and if you have any history of MS in your family, I would suggest a serious discussion with your rhuemy.
Thank you, yes we all need to know the side effect possibilities. Has your side effect gone away now?

I've been on Humira for 1 1/2 years now. It has really been a blessing for me. The only problem I've had with it is the lowering of the immune system. Last May I ended up with shingles....mild case but still....I had to go off of it for awhile. But hell, I would do it again.

Sometimes you have to go through several treatments with adverse reactions before your insurance will approve it.... after Arava and Imuran my Dr. put me on Humira and my insurance co. did not object in the least.

Good Luck,

KAT