Just started Humira treatment two weeks ago and have received second injection. My doctor said that even though Humira is not yet indicated for psoriatic arthiritis, that it is a better choice than Enbrel
Has anyone else had Humira prescribed? Now the big question, because of a reaction to Methotrexate, I stopped the pills about six weeks ago and its impact has worn off. Now the psorisis has returned and is full blown. How soon should I expect the Humira to work. (It took abount a month for the Methotrexate to start to work.)
I can't tell you that. I was on enbrel and mtx and was taken off the mtx due to problems. The enbrel is doing a real good job on taking care of the psoriasis for me. I will be starting arava because I need it. I have pa but I also have ra and oa too. I had to stop enbrel for 3 weeks due to an infection and the psoriasis started coming back but now it is going away. Hope this helps. memeI'm 28 and was just diagnosed with psoriatic nails today. For the last 3 months, I thought the discoloration and poor structure was a fungal or yeast infection. I tried Tinactin, Lamisil, Penlac, Tea tree oil.. yet nothing happened! As time went on, the nails became worse. Finally, a dermatologist correctly identified my symptoms. Now I have a prescription for some steroid cream that I'm supposed to rub over my affected nails & cuticles. It is called Clobex. I have no idea if it will work.
My concern is this: I've had slight pain in my wrists, hips and ankles for several years. Its nothing serious; it doesn't even stop me from typing or exercising. But it is pain nonetheless. Is this the beginning of psoriatic (or rhuematoid) arthritis? If so, I've caught it early..and I'm wondering what the treatments are. It would be nice to know that I don't have to just "deal with it"-- or rather, it would be nice to know that it doesn't necissarily have to get worse!
Any suggestions of info from you wise sages on this forum?
Hi!! I haven't been on this forum for ages. I was on a long time ago and decided to check back. I see this forum isnt' too active....I wonder why?? I haven't been on Humira, but was just put on Arava....am looking for anyone else just on this med. Have done the MTX and Sulpha route and just didn't do anything but make things worse.This is my first time here and wanted to share my thoughts and questions and thought..
I am 39 years of age and have been diagnosed with PA since age 22. Since then, I have been on many drugs to combat the pain and swelling to know avail. Yes, been on Gold, MTX, most others. I have also been to NIH in Bethesda and was on experimental drugs as well as a form of chemo. You may ask why... Well let me tell you my condition: I have the PA and OA in 98% of my body (Jaw, neck, spine, ankles, hips, knees, hands clavicle, shoulders rib cage etc). I would say the only part of my body with no issue is my left elbow.
After leaving NIH I started with Enbrel and have been on it for approx. 7 years. It worked wonders for the first year, then my insurance company cancelled support of the drug. After a note to my congressman, I was allowed to continue - but it never was really the same, but did work some. I hae a sensitive stomach and have some dug allerigies as well. It is hell...
Anyway: Now my doctor has perscribed Humira. Seems like it is well accepted, but as you can assume or ascertain, I am a little concerned of the reactions. What I would like to know is the good and bad: What benefit will I be able to gain (and how long will it take), what side affects are experienced and how bad. My gut tells me it is no worse than enbrel and seeing it is pure Human and not Hamster nor mouse additives, I think it would be more tolerable.
I need something as it is extremely difficult to walk, since it is in my rib cage area: diffifcult to breath sometimes (and breathing is good
I am simply sick of the illness and not sure where to turn. Knowing the ultimate faith I have and becomming more handicapped from the disease, I tought I would try this forum to get another perspective.
Thanks for allowing me to ask the question and vent a bit.
Welcome guys...or welcome back I should say.
We've got a big group with all sorts of illnesses going on here; but we all seem to just hang out in the RA section. Come on over. You're bound to find someone in there that know something about your concerns.
Hope to see both of you there.
Lovie
PA My rd told me humira is suppose to help suppress the pa, he told me that it has done wonders for many people who have pa.. I am on Arava and enbrel but if this cocktail stops working I know my rd is leaning toward humira. meme RCG Research is conducting interviews with PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS PATIENTS on Oct 25 & 26th.I have been on Humira now for 1.5 months. I asked my doctor how long would it take to see any changes or know if it does not work. Well after 2 days, it kicked in, I was able to move againg an do the normal day to day activities.
I continue to work and deal with each day as it comes, but Humira has seemed to do wonders. Am I out of pain, no. But I am considerably better and am thanksful for that. I give my shot evey two weeks or twice a month - and I can feel when I need to do it again. Humira is not a cure, but is helping me.
There has been no real side effects except for the injection day. After about 4 hours of the injection, I get extremely tired and drained. But for 1 day of that and 2 weeks of minimal pain, I can deal with it. Other side effects are occasional headaches (minor though).
Just wanted to stop by to let you all know how the Humira was working for me.
After being on the Enbrel for 7 years, and then getting off of it - I can tell you, life is hell when you are not able to move or do the day to day things. It is easy to slip into a self pitty state - but forums like these help some. I can only hope that I can tolerate this drug for sometime as there is not much more at this time.
Thanks for allowing me to communicate with this - I only hope the best for anyone else suffering from the same or other inflictions.
THAT IS WONDERFUL!!!! i AM GLAD THINGS ARE BETTER KEEP LETTING US KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING!!!!! meme
This is my first post. I found your forum, a few weeks ago, while i was looking for info on Humira. I had just been informed, by my doctor, that i now qualified for the drug. I am covered in psoriasis, and have barely been able to walk, or use my left hand, for several months, due to psoriatic arthritis. I recieved my first injection, on November 29th. I was shocked, when i got full movement back in my hand, within days, and the pain in my feet eased, within a week. I am now like a big kid, checking my psoriasis, every time i pass a mirror, as the drug could possibly clear them. I've had my second dose of Humira, today. It has been 17 days, and the pain started coming back, after about 2 weeks. So the 14 days injection period, seems spot on. My next dose, is sat in the fridge, and i am starting to look forward to christmas, for the first time. There are a lot of things we don't yet know about this drug, but with the improvements i have just had, i don't care at this moment in time. Thanks for reading my post, and merry christmas to you all!!!!! Many of us have moved over to that board because this board [arthritis insight] has a spammer. Worse, this board has no moderator. Join us on www.rafriends.com Lee that is great to hear. I have been on Humira now for awhile and i agree that the 2 week interval is ideal. However, it seems that a couple of days before My pain begins to creep up on me. too bad it is not a 2 week and 1 day so you have the day for overlap and less pain :) Anyway - the only thing that I have noticed is that I am now developing new patches of Psoriasis on my body. My Thigh, My elbow some near my ear canal. Some of which are totally new. So I am now keeping an eye on it to see. Hope all continues to go well for you hi ive suffered from pa since i was 2 years old . i have tried everything including embrel but have never heard of this methotrexate can u tell me something abou ti please i visit my dr on the 28 th and would like to talk to her about it My problem is that each day my body is different.Early morning, severe feet and ankle pain and achilles heel tenderness, and more.then it can be both knees with either OA or PA but both knees need a replacement but I am too young. have meds that are very strong for my back, but the good old Panadein Forte does wonders for bone pain and we have a spa which is so helpful. My greatest fear is the disabilty bit, where I fear the future as my symptoms have been so bad on some days, I am very limited to what I can do, and oddly I get a bit better by about 2.30pm and then start to wind down by 5 pm.Not a good way to live but I fear worse is to come. I am on Methotrexate 15mg once a week.and recently tried to come off it and boy did I get a flareup. never doing that again.
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