humira

[Guest guest]

I've been on Humira since summer. It has really helped me. I have also

experienced the burning you described. I inject into my upper thigh - I've

heard that the stomach area is a lot less sensitive, but I just can't get used

to that idea!!! Anyway, I try to find an area that has more " fat " , rather than

muscle. I've noticed that the burning is a lot less this way. I inject very

slowly, stopping momentarily when it begins to burn, waiting until the burning

subsides, then starting again. After the injection, I don't move my leg for

about 5 minutes.

You can find LOTS of information at www.humira.com , and also from other people

in this group. There is also an 800# in the literature inside the box that you

can call. They ask you a million questions, then are VERY helpful to explain

anything you don't understand. I would recommend you call them to report the

burning.

Good luck!

Vikki

[ ] Humira

I am new to the group (female, 47) and am looking for information on Humira.

I have been diagnosed with RA (almost two year ago) and have been through many

different meds. I suspect I have had symptoms for years but when a friend was

diagnosed with RA and Lupus and told me her symptoms, that is when I was also

diagnosed. Without her I would probably have gone on several more years

wondering what was wrong. I was just prescribed Humira a month ago. Thursday

will be my third injection. It is VERY painful, burns really bad. I am now

going to try a topical anesthetic to see if that will reduce some of the

burning. The manufacturer said it was most probably the citric acid in the

serum causing the burning. They suggest I also try numbing with ice before the

injection. I have already seem some improvement in my hands (the next day after

the first injection) and my right knee has improved. I know it can take several

months to see if the drug will work so I am hopeful that seeing these small

improvements so quickly is a positive sign. A friend recently told me the ice

really helps her and that she gets her injection in the back, underside of her

arm. She said that really is much better for her. Any suggestions would be

greatly appreciated.

Becky

[Guest guest]

I'm with you, I just can't get used to the idea of getting the shot in the

stomach, even though I have plenty of fat there! Can the shot be given in the

back of the thigh or just in the front? Seems like there is more fat in the

back whereas the front is muscle.

Becky

[ ] Humira

I am new to the group (female, 47) and am looking for information on Humira.

I have been diagnosed with RA (almost two year ago) and have been through many

different meds. I suspect I have had symptoms for years but when a friend was

diagnosed with RA and Lupus and told me her symptoms, that is when I was also

diagnosed. Without her I would probably have gone on several more years

wondering what was wrong. I was just prescribed Humira a month ago. Thursday

will be my third injection. It is VERY painful, burns really bad. I am now

going to try a topical anesthetic to see if that will reduce some of the

burning. The manufacturer said it was most probably the citric acid in the

serum causing the burning. They suggest I also try numbing with ice before the

injection. I have already seem some improvement in my hands (the next day after

the first injection) and my right knee has improved. I know it can take several

months to see if the drug will work so I am hopeful that seeing these small

improvements so quickly is a positive sign. A friend recently told me the ice

really helps her and that she gets her injection in the back, underside of her

arm. She said that really is much better for her. Any suggestions would be

greatly appreciated.

Becky

[Guest guest]

I did notice that the last few days I had more pain in my knee. Today I was

sitting on the floor and couldn't get up. I will try leaving it out for 1/2

hour tomorrow. I really want to try to give it to myself but I'm not ready for

that yet. Were you able to give yourself the shot at the beginning or did it

take a while? Do you take anything for the fatigue? I am taking Provigil and

it really helps a lot. One day I forgot to take it and I was wondering what was

wrong with me. It makes a huge difference for me. I am able to go right to

sleep at night with no problem at all, it doesn't keep you from sleeping at

night at all. My insurance would not pay for it and it's expensive ($175 a

month) but I've been appealing it for quite a while. I finally was able to get

it covered last month because the FDA expanded the labeling for it. Now I'm

trying to get the appeal through from before so that the insurance company will

reimburse me from the past 7 months.

Becky

[ ] Humira

I have been on Humira since September 2003. I find that if I take

the syringe out and let it sit at room tempature for about 30

minutes it really helps with the stinging problem. I am doing

really well with this medication. My doctor had previously tried

Methotroxate and Embrel injects but I am allegic to both of them.

When I took the third injection of Embrel, within an hour I had a

large red welt on the injection site by late morning I also had the

red welts at the other two injection site. I called that doctor and

he wanted to see me immediately. They gave me an injection and told

me to incease the predisone. Since then I've been on Humira, it is

really working well the only thing is that the effects of it do not

last the two weeks. Between the 11th and 14th day the fatigue and

pain begins to increase daily until I take the next dose.

Esther

[Guest guest]

I am on the Enbrel and that is given the same way as the Humira. In a

subcutaneous injection. I rotate my sites with each dose. My plan is left

thigh, then left side of stomach, left arm, then the same process on the

right side. For doing my upper arms I place my uppper arm against a corner

door frame or wall and this kind of pushes the side of the arm towards the

front and kind of gathers it too. Then I inject. All places work out just

fine, but I do have to say that the stomach is the better of the 3.

Terri

[ ] Humira

> I just gave my 1st injection of my 4th month of Humira, which is my 7th

injection. I think I'm on about the same schedule as Tess. It took almost 3

months before I noticed any improvement, but it's a definite improvement. My

swelling is MUCH less, I have a range of motion with my hands and feet that

I haven't had for almost a year. The pain I've had for months has subsided

considerably.

> Because my 29 yr. old son is an insulin dependent diabetic and recommended

injecting into my abdomen, I tried that from the beginning. I also inject

very slow, stop when it begins to burn, then begin again. I also pinch some

skin between my fingers where I inject. I do not push the entire needle

under the skin, probably about half of it. A couple of injections ago I

decided to try another injection place, so I went to my thigh. That HURT!!

Honestly, it was much more painful. I can remember when my son was in his

teens and his doctor trying to get him to rotate injection sites from

stomach to thighs to the back of his arms. If you could reach the back of

your upper arm, that is suppose to be the second less painful next to the

abdomen I understand now why he always rotated around his abdomen It isn't

an issue with him now as he has an insulin pump and it isn't with me because

I'm giving 2 shots a month and I change sides. Try it, you'll like it!!

> I see my Rheumy tomorrow and I'm filling out forms for help from Abbott to

pay for the Humira. My insurance pays $1500 per calendar year for

prescription drugs, and I've already passed it. Costco is the best price on

Humira, but it is still $1180.00 for 2 injections. Giant is $1689.00 but

they will meet any other pharmacy price. I use Costco because I want to use

a pharmacy that doesn't have the mark-up as great as most of them. I'll let

you know anything I hear from Abbott. In order to apply for aid, you must go

through your doctor.

> God bless all of you, I don't post often, but I read post daily. Thanks

for all the info, laughs, recipes, and most of all, your support!! Sending

love out to all!!

> Colleen

>

>

[Guest guest]

I know I need to try my stomach but I guess it's just the thought of it that is

making it very difficult. Tonight I will attempt that for my third shot, with

the topical anesthetic for the first time.

Becky

[ ] Humira

> I just gave my 1st injection of my 4th month of Humira, which is my 7th

injection. I think I'm on about the same schedule as Tess. It took almost 3

months before I noticed any improvement, but it's a definite improvement. My

swelling is MUCH less, I have a range of motion with my hands and feet that

I haven't had for almost a year. The pain I've had for months has subsided

considerably.

> Because my 29 yr. old son is an insulin dependent diabetic and recommended

injecting into my abdomen, I tried that from the beginning. I also inject

very slow, stop when it begins to burn, then begin again. I also pinch some

skin between my fingers where I inject. I do not push the entire needle

under the skin, probably about half of it. A couple of injections ago I

decided to try another injection place, so I went to my thigh. That HURT!!

Honestly, it was much more painful. I can remember when my son was in his

teens and his doctor trying to get him to rotate injection sites from

stomach to thighs to the back of his arms. If you could reach the back of

your upper arm, that is suppose to be the second less painful next to the

abdomen I understand now why he always rotated around his abdomen It isn't

an issue with him now as he has an insulin pump and it isn't with me because

I'm giving 2 shots a month and I change sides. Try it, you'll like it!!

> I see my Rheumy tomorrow and I'm filling out forms for help from Abbott to

pay for the Humira. My insurance pays $1500 per calendar year for

prescription drugs, and I've already passed it. Costco is the best price on

Humira, but it is still $1180.00 for 2 injections. Giant is $1689.00 but

they will meet any other pharmacy price. I use Costco because I want to use

a pharmacy that doesn't have the mark-up as great as most of them. I'll let

you know anything I hear from Abbott. In order to apply for aid, you must go

through your doctor.

> God bless all of you, I don't post often, but I read post daily. Thanks

for all the info, laughs, recipes, and most of all, your support!! Sending

love out to all!!

> Colleen

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good luck with the application. Have you tried appealing it through your

department of insurance in your state? They are great at assisting whenever

possible.

Becky

[ ] Humira

I just gave my 1st injection of my 4th month of Humira, which is my 7th

injection. I think I'm on about the same schedule as Tess. It took almost 3

months before I noticed any improvement, but it's a definite improvement. My

swelling is MUCH less, I have a range of motion with my hands and feet that I

haven't had for almost a year. The pain I've had for months has subsided

considerably.

Because my 29 yr. old son is an insulin dependent diabetic and recommended

injecting into my abdomen, I tried that from the beginning. I also inject very

slow, stop when it begins to burn, then begin again. I also pinch some skin

between my fingers where I inject. I do not push the entire needle under the

skin, probably about half of it. A couple of injections ago I decided to try

another injection place, so I went to my thigh. That HURT!! Honestly, it was

much more painful. I can remember when my son was in his teens and his doctor

trying to get him to rotate injection sites from stomach to thighs to the back

of his arms. If you could reach the back of your upper arm, that is suppose to

be the second less painful next to the abdomen I understand now why he always

rotated around his abdomen It isn't an issue with him now as he has an insulin

pump and it isn't with me because I'm giving 2 shots a month and I change sides.

Try it, you'll like it!!

I see my Rheumy tomorrow and I'm filling out forms for help from Abbott to pay

for the Humira. My insurance pays $1500 per calendar year for prescription

drugs, and I've already passed it. Costco is the best price on Humira, but it is

still $1180.00 for 2 injections. Giant is $1689.00 but they will meet any other

pharmacy price. I use Costco because I want to use a pharmacy that doesn't have

the mark-up as great as most of them. I'll let you know anything I hear from

Abbott. In order to apply for aid, you must go through your doctor.

God bless all of you, I don't post often, but I read post daily. Thanks for

all the info, laughs, recipes, and most of all, your support!! Sending love out

to all!!

Colleen

[Guest guest]

Becky:

I do give myself the Humira shots. The doctor's nurse told us how

to give the injection. She recommended the thigh or the stomach and

told us to alternate the sites. I give myself the injection in the

thighs, I tried the stomach and find the thigh more comfortable for

me. I think it is just a matter of personal preference. When I

give myself the injection I sit on the edge of the bed with my legs

hanging over. I pinch the thigh area together and insert the

needle. I release the pinched area when I start to inject the

medicine.

I try not to sit, kneel or lay on the floor unless there is

something to grab onto nearby to help me get up.

In answer to your question about fatigue. When my rhmy doctor

diagnosed me with RA he put me on 20 mg prednisone once a day, 50 mg

tramadol 4 times per day and methoroxate pills. The swelling went

down but the pain and fatigue continued. Nothing he gave me took

the pain and fatigue away so my husband asked me to go see his

doctor (an internist) and see what he thought (my husband had

already told Dr. Santavanez about my problems). When I went to see

the doctor he asked me how I was feeling and asked me to point out

the areas that were giving me problems and asked me how much sleep I

got. After examining me the told me that he thought I had

fibromalga in addition to RA. He ordered more blood work and x-rays

and when he got the results he told me that I did have fibro and

that I also has osteoarthiritis. He prescribed calcium tablets,

temazepan and amitriptyline at bedtime and 7.5 mg of hydrocodone in

morning and afternoon. When I took the first dose of medicine I

slept for almost 48 hours, I just couldn't stay awake. I called the

doctor and he reduce the temazepan by half and that has worked fine.

I had serveral follow-ups with dr. santavanez and I was doing much

better and I was so fatigued all the time. When I went to see my

rhmy he got his nose really out of joint when I told him how well I

had been feeling. I told about dr. santavanez's diagnoses and the

meds that he was prescribing and that I had been feeling much better

since I went to see dr. santavanez. I was very obvious that he

didn't like that at all because he told me that he was already

treating me for fibro and he asked me what meds the other doctor had

put me on. I have been back to see the rhmy since then.

Esther

> I did notice that the last few days I had more pain in my knee.

Today I was sitting on the floor and couldn't get up. I will try

leaving it out for 1/2 hour tomorrow. I really want to try to give

it to myself but I'm not ready for that yet. Were you able to give

yourself the shot at the beginning or did it take a while? Do you

take anything for the fatigue? I am taking Provigil and it really

helps a lot. One day I forgot to take it and I was wondering what

was wrong with me. It makes a huge difference for me. I am able to

go right to sleep at night with no problem at all, it doesn't keep

you from sleeping at night at all. My insurance would not pay for

it and it's expensive ($175 a month) but I've been appealing it for

quite a while. I finally was able to get it covered last month

because the FDA expanded the labeling for it. Now I'm trying to get

the appeal through from before so that the insurance company will

reimburse me from the past 7 months.

>

> Becky

> [ ] Humira

>

>

> I have been on Humira since September 2003. I find that if I

take

> the syringe out and let it sit at room tempature for about 30

> minutes it really helps with the stinging problem. I am doing

> really well with this medication. My doctor had previously

tried

> Methotroxate and Embrel injects but I am allegic to both of

them.

> When I took the third injection of Embrel, within an hour I had

a

> large red welt on the injection site by late morning I also had

the

> red welts at the other two injection site. I called that doctor

and

> he wanted to see me immediately. They gave me an injection and

told

> me to incease the predisone. Since then I've been on Humira, it

is

> really working well the only thing is that the effects of it do

not

> last the two weeks. Between the 11th and 14th day the fatigue

and

> pain begins to increase daily until I take the next dose.

>

> Esther

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Becky,....I too am on Humira, and haven't injected in my stomach

yet. I might try on my next injection, I hope the anesthetic helps

you, Tawny

> I know I need to try my stomach but I guess it's just the thought

of it that is making it very difficult. Tonight I will attempt that

for my third shot, with the topical anesthetic for the first time.

>

> Becky

> [ ] Humira

>

>

> > I just gave my 1st injection of my 4th month of Humira, which

is my 7th

> injection. I think I'm on about the same schedule as Tess. It

took almost 3

> months before I noticed any improvement, but it's a definite

improvement. My

> swelling is MUCH less, I have a range of motion with my hands and

feet that

> I haven't had for almost a year. The pain I've had for months has

subsided

> considerably.

> > Because my 29 yr. old son is an insulin dependent diabetic and

recommended

> injecting into my abdomen, I tried that from the beginning. I

also inject

> very slow, stop when it begins to burn, then begin again. I also

pinch some

> skin between my fingers where I inject. I do not push the entire

needle

> under the skin, probably about half of it. A couple of injections

ago I

> decided to try another injection place, so I went to my thigh.

That HURT!!

> Honestly, it was much more painful. I can remember when my son

was in his

> teens and his doctor trying to get him to rotate injection sites

from

> stomach to thighs to the back of his arms. If you could reach the

back of

> your upper arm, that is suppose to be the second less painful

next to the

> abdomen I understand now why he always rotated around his abdomen

It isn't

> an issue with him now as he has an insulin pump and it isn't with

me because

> I'm giving 2 shots a month and I change sides. Try it, you'll

like it!!

> > I see my Rheumy tomorrow and I'm filling out forms for help

from Abbott to

> pay for the Humira. My insurance pays $1500 per calendar year for

> prescription drugs, and I've already passed it. Costco is the

best price on

> Humira, but it is still $1180.00 for 2 injections. Giant is

$1689.00 but

> they will meet any other pharmacy price. I use Costco because I

want to use

> a pharmacy that doesn't have the mark-up as great as most of

them. I'll let

> you know anything I hear from Abbott. In order to apply for aid,

you must go

> through your doctor.

> > God bless all of you, I don't post often, but I read post

daily. Thanks

> for all the info, laughs, recipes, and most of all, your

support!! Sending

> love out to all!!

> > Colleen

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I'll post after I get the shot and see if it helped any.

Becky

[ ] Humira

>

>

> > I just gave my 1st injection of my 4th month of Humira, which

is my 7th

> injection. I think I'm on about the same schedule as Tess. It

took almost 3

> months before I noticed any improvement, but it's a definite

improvement. My

> swelling is MUCH less, I have a range of motion with my hands and

feet that

> I haven't had for almost a year. The pain I've had for months has

subsided

> considerably.

> > Because my 29 yr. old son is an insulin dependent diabetic and

recommended

> injecting into my abdomen, I tried that from the beginning. I

also inject

> very slow, stop when it begins to burn, then begin again. I also

pinch some

> skin between my fingers where I inject. I do not push the entire

needle

> under the skin, probably about half of it. A couple of injections

ago I

> decided to try another injection place, so I went to my thigh.

That HURT!!

> Honestly, it was much more painful. I can remember when my son

was in his

> teens and his doctor trying to get him to rotate injection sites

from

> stomach to thighs to the back of his arms. If you could reach the

back of

> your upper arm, that is suppose to be the second less painful

next to the

> abdomen I understand now why he always rotated around his abdomen

It isn't

> an issue with him now as he has an insulin pump and it isn't with

me because

> I'm giving 2 shots a month and I change sides. Try it, you'll

like it!!

> > I see my Rheumy tomorrow and I'm filling out forms for help

from Abbott to

> pay for the Humira. My insurance pays $1500 per calendar year for

> prescription drugs, and I've already passed it. Costco is the

best price on

> Humira, but it is still $1180.00 for 2 injections. Giant is

$1689.00 but

> they will meet any other pharmacy price. I use Costco because I

want to use

> a pharmacy that doesn't have the mark-up as great as most of

them. I'll let

> you know anything I hear from Abbott. In order to apply for aid,

you must go

> through your doctor.

> > God bless all of you, I don't post often, but I read post

daily. Thanks

> for all the info, laughs, recipes, and most of all, your

support!! Sending

> love out to all!!

> > Colleen

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

My cousin has fibromyalgia. I'm going to ask my doctor to check me for it.

This group is great, I am getting so much information and help. Thank you!

Becky

[ ] Humira

>

>

> I have been on Humira since September 2003. I find that if I

take

> the syringe out and let it sit at room tempature for about 30

> minutes it really helps with the stinging problem. I am doing

> really well with this medication. My doctor had previously

tried

> Methotroxate and Embrel injects but I am allegic to both of

them.

> When I took the third injection of Embrel, within an hour I had

a

> large red welt on the injection site by late morning I also had

the

> red welts at the other two injection site. I called that doctor

and

> he wanted to see me immediately. They gave me an injection and

told

> me to incease the predisone. Since then I've been on Humira, it

is

> really working well the only thing is that the effects of it do

not

> last the two weeks. Between the 11th and 14th day the fatigue

and

> pain begins to increase daily until I take the next dose.

>

> Esther

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I got my third shot of Humira last night, using the topical anesthetic. The

anesthetic made no difference at all, I didn't feel the needle but the needle

never bothered me before. It still burned really bad. I put it in the fatty

part of my thigh. I wanted to do my stomach but really panicked at the time and

couldn't do it. My husband ended up giving it to me in my leg. I know it burns

and I was really worked up before even doing the shot. Somehow I have to get

myself over the panic.

Becky

[ ] Humira

>

>

> I have been on Humira since September 2003. I find that if I

take

> the syringe out and let it sit at room tempature for about 30

> minutes it really helps with the stinging problem. I am doing

> really well with this medication. My doctor had previously

tried

> Methotroxate and Embrel injects but I am allegic to both of

them.

> When I took the third injection of Embrel, within an hour I had

a

> large red welt on the injection site by late morning I also had

the

> red welts at the other two injection site. I called that doctor

and

> he wanted to see me immediately. They gave me an injection and

told

> me to incease the predisone. Since then I've been on Humira, it

is

> really working well the only thing is that the effects of it do

not

> last the two weeks. Between the 11th and 14th day the fatigue

and

> pain begins to increase daily until I take the next dose.

>

> Esther

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Becky! I am new to this group and saw your post about the

burning of Humira injections. If I am repeating any advice you've

already gotten, please forgive! I haven't had a chance to see all

the postings yet. I took Humira for a year (with great results

initially) and I hated the injections. They burned terribly! Even

though the burning didn't last long, it was so severe! I hate

needles anyway so I always dreaded the injection. Anyway, I tried

an ice pack on the injection site BEFORE and after the injection and

that helped some---I figure it just distracted me since it was

numbing me LOL!! Also I found that taking my shot out of

the 'fridge and letting it set at room temp for about an hour before

injecting helped a lot. My dr said that it wouldn't hurt the

medicine to be out of fridge for that amount of time. I hope this

will help you some. Good luck! Donna

[Guest guest]

Thanks, I'm going to try numbing it next time with an ice pack. I think the ice

will probably distract me as ice really hurts my skin! The anesthetic did not

help. I hate needles too but believe it or not, it is not the needle that

bothers me at all. I actually cannot feel the needle. Makes no sense to me!

Why did you quit taking the Humira? Did it quit working for you? If so, did

the manufacturer know why? I just assume if it works it will continue to work.

But, many other meds that worked for me stopped working. I left it out for 15

minutes the first two times, 30 for the last time. I try longer next time. This

is the first injection where I had no bruising.

I asked the manufacturer (talked to customer service and safety) why this cannot

be in pill for and they said the stomach enzymes will kill the medication or

something like that. They are working on a new form of injections, something

that will be easier like just pushing a button. I don't know what that means

but they are working on it. I told them to work on the burning! She said it

would not be this year before there were changes but it would happen eventually.

In the meantime, they want everyone experiencing the severe burning to call

them so they can document it. That is the best way to get changes as soon as

possible. I told them to change their video. I don't know if you've seen it but

it shows how easy it is to self inject. There is a woman who looks happy giving

herself an injection in the right side of her stomach. She doesn't flinch or

anything. I told the safety department that she is either not injecting Humira

or maybe not even injecting herself at all! I would think that for any illegal

drug addicts that use needles, if they would burn as bad as Humira does, there

would be no drug abuse!

Becky

[ ] Re: Humira

Hi Becky! I am new to this group and saw your post about the

burning of Humira injections. If I am repeating any advice you've

already gotten, please forgive! I haven't had a chance to see all

the postings yet. I took Humira for a year (with great results

initially) and I hated the injections. They burned terribly! Even

though the burning didn't last long, it was so severe! I hate

needles anyway so I always dreaded the injection. Anyway, I tried

an ice pack on the injection site BEFORE and after the injection and

that helped some---I figure it just distracted me since it was

numbing me LOL!! Also I found that taking my shot out of

the 'fridge and letting it set at room temp for about an hour before

injecting helped a lot. My dr said that it wouldn't hurt the

medicine to be out of fridge for that amount of time. I hope this

will help you some. Good luck! Donna

[Guest guest]

My husband gave it to me slow Thursday but I didn't realize to start and stop.

I'm glad you told me it was 10 times! Maybe that will make a difference. How

did they react when it started to burn? Did it seem unbearable pain or just a

little sting?

Becky

[ ] Humira

Hi all I have been busy making all the required appointments done before my

cataract is removed on March 3. On Friday I was down at the hospital in the drug

study section. Three ladies were there getting their Humira injections(Humira is

still on study here in Canada), I found something of interest that may help the

ones on this list that complain about the pain and burning. They inject the

needle and start pushing in the drug in. As soon as the burning starts, they

stop, wait a couple of seconds, then push in a little more and they keep doing

this until finished. One of the patients is a friend of mine and she stopped and

started 10 times, but as she said, no burning or pain. Hope this helps someone.

Hugs

June

PS Make sure it is near room temperature before you start.

[Guest guest]

Hi Becky, all three said it hurt like he..l. My friend said it was much worse

than the Anakinra that she used to take.

Hugs

June

[ ] Humira

Hi all I have been busy making all the required appointments done before my

cataract is removed on March 3. On Friday I was down at the hospital in the drug

study section. Three ladies were there getting their Humira injections(Humira is

still on study here in Canada), I found something of interest that may help the

ones on this list that complain about the pain and burning. They inject the

needle and start pushing in the drug in. As soon as the burning starts, they

stop, wait a couple of seconds, then push in a little more and they keep doing

this until finished. One of the patients is a friend of mine and she stopped and

started 10 times, but as she said, no burning or pain. Hope this helps someone.

Hugs

June

PS Make sure it is near room temperature before you start.

[Guest guest]

Well, I'm not happy to hear that it hurt them, but, misery loves company! I'm

anxious to hear about the changes they have in store for Humira for the future.

I was told it probably won't be this year, though.

Becky

[ ] Humira

Hi all I have been busy making all the required appointments done before

my cataract is removed on March 3. On Friday I was down at the hospital in the

drug study section. Three ladies were there getting their Humira

injections(Humira is still on study here in Canada), I found something of

interest that may help the ones on this list that complain about the pain and

burning. They inject the needle and start pushing in the drug in. As soon as

the burning starts, they stop, wait a couple of seconds, then push in a little

more and they keep doing this until finished. One of the patients is a friend of

mine and she stopped and started 10 times, but as she said, no burning or pain.

Hope this helps someone.

Hugs

June

PS Make sure it is near room temperature before you start.

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat, Would like to welcome you to the group. I take Humira, but I

do not have any problems with it. Do you take Methotrexate also, I

know

sometimes you can get mouth sores with that med?

I'm sure you will hear from other's taking the Humira. hugs Tawny

>

>

> Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and I have been reading all the

past posts.

> I have RA an Fibro but my question is about the RA. I have

started taking

> Humira and have had great results with my Ra. But, and there is

always a but.

> I have been having health problems because the Humira has

compromised

> my immune system so much. First I have swollen and weepy eyes.

The Doc

> said it was seasonal allergies. I've never had it before. This

morning I woke

> up with Oral Thrush and have to take medicine for it. I told my

Doc that I am

> thinking of quiting Humira. She said that I should be patient and

see if these

> health problems become chronic. Has anyone had the same experience

with

> Humira? I would sure like to think I can get over this hurdle.

> Pat

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat and welcome to the group. I take Humira, mtx, folic acid and

I am almost done weaning off prednisone. I started the Humira in

January and have not had any side effects other than slight injection

site reaction. How long have you been taking Humira?

Jennie

>

>

> Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and I have been reading all the

past posts.

> I have RA an Fibro but my question is about the RA. I have

started taking

> Humira and have had great results with my Ra. But, and there is

always a but.

> I have been having health problems because the Humira has

compromised

> my immune system so much. First I have swollen and weepy eyes.

The Doc

> said it was seasonal allergies. I've never had it before. This

morning I woke

> up with Oral Thrush and have to take medicine for it. I told my

Doc that I am

> thinking of quiting Humira. She said that I should be patient and

see if these

> health problems become chronic. Has anyone had the same experience

with

> Humira? I would sure like to think I can get over this hurdle.

> Pat

[Guest guest]

> > Hi Jennie,

I've only taken 4 shots. I was on MTX and that helped too but my liver

numbers escalated so high the doc took me off of it. Now he thinks the RA is

actually affecting my liver numbers. I'm limited in what I can take because of

a

sulph allergy that I just developed after trying Celebrex and Bextra. I use

etodalac ER twice a day and Ultracet for really bad pain. I'm waiting for my

Rheumy to call and tell me if I can take my injection today. I'm really glad to

have found this group.

Pat

> >

> > Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and I have been reading all the

> past posts.

> > I have RA an Fibro but my question is about the RA. I have

> started taking

> > Humira and have had great results with my Ra. But, and there is

> always a but.

> > I have been having health problems because the Humira has

> compromised

> > my immune system so much. First I have swollen and weepy eyes.

> The Doc

> > said it was seasonal allergies. I've never had it before. This

> morning I woke

> > up with Oral Thrush and have to take medicine for it. I told my

> Doc that I am

> > thinking of quiting Humira. She said that I should be patient and

> see if these

> > health problems become chronic. Has anyone had the same experience

> with

> > Humira? I would sure like to think I can get over this hurdle.

> > Pat

[Guest guest]

> >

> >

> > Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and I have been reading all the

> past posts.

> > I have RA an Fibro but my question is about the RA. I have

> started taking

> > Humira and have had great results with my Ra. But, and there is

> always a but.

> > I have been having health problems because the Humira has

> compromised

> > my immune system so much. First I have swollen and weepy eyes.

> The Doc

> > said it was seasonal allergies. I've never had it before. This

> morning I woke

> > up with Oral Thrush and have to take medicine for it. I told my

> Doc that I am

> > thinking of quiting Humira. She said that I should be patient and

> see if these

> > health problems become chronic. Has anyone had the same experience

> with

> > Humira? I would sure like to think I can get over this hurdle.

> > Pat

[Guest guest]

> >

> >

> > Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and I have been reading all the

> past posts.

> > I have RA an Fibro but my question is about the RA. I have

> started taking

> > Humira and have had great results with my Ra. But, and there is

> always a but.

> > I have been having health problems because the Humira has

> compromised

> > my immune system so much. First I have swollen and weepy eyes.

> The Doc

> > said it was seasonal allergies. I've never had it before. This

> morning I woke

> > up with Oral Thrush and have to take medicine for it. I told my

> Doc that I am

> > thinking of quiting Humira. She said that I should be patient and

> see if these

> > health problems become chronic. Has anyone had the same experience

> with

> > Humira? I would sure like to think I can get over this hurdle.

> > Pat

[Guest guest]

I'm limited in what I can take because of a

> sulph allergy that I just developed after trying Celebrex and

Bextra.

Pat

What is a sulph allergy?

I dont take Humira so can't help you there - I do take MTX and Mobic

and Foltx plus I get Remicade infusions once every 8 weeks. My

liver count goes up and down...

God bless,

Althea

[Guest guest]

Welcome Pat. Thrush is a listed side effect of Humira. Vision problems are

also listed:

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,551811%7CHumira,00.html

I can understand why you would want to stop taking it. Have you tried

Enbrel?

a

>

>

>

> Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and I have been reading all the past posts.

> I have RA an Fibro but my question is about the RA. I have started taking

> Humira and have had great results with my Ra. But, and there is always a but.

> I have been having health problems because the Humira has compromised

> my immune system so much. First I have swollen and weepy eyes. The Doc

> said it was seasonal allergies. I've never had it before. This morning I

> woke

> up with Oral Thrush and have to take medicine for it. I told my Doc that I am

> thinking of quiting Humira. She said that I should be patient and see if

> these

> health problems become chronic. Has anyone had the same experience with

> Humira? I would sure like to think I can get over this hurdle.

> Pat

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

--- In , " blueroses11 " <bluerose11@e...>

wrote:

>

> I'm limited in what I can take because of a

> > sulph allergy that I just developed after trying Celebrex and

> Bextra.

> Pat

>

> What is a sulph allergy?

>

> I dont take Humira so can't help you there - I do take MTX and Mobic

> and Foltx plus I get Remicade infusions once every 8 weeks. My

> liver count goes up and down...

>

> God bless,

> Althea

Sorry Althea,

I left out the a in Sulpha

I'm not a great speller or typist for that matter.

Pat

[Guest guest]

> Welcome Pat. Thrush is a listed side effect of Humira. Vision problems are

> also listed:

>

> http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/

0,3915,551811%7CHumira,00.html

>

> I can understand why you would want to stop taking it. Have you tried

> Enbrel?

>

> a

>

> a, Thanks for the information. I printed it out and am going to fax it to

my doctor. I spoke with him today and he feels that the steroid that I am

taking

for my eye allergy is the culprit in the appearance of Thrush. He told me to

keep taking the Humira.

>

> Pat

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and I have been reading all the past

posts.

> > I have RA an Fibro but my question is about the RA. I have started taking

> > Humira and have had great results with my Ra. But, and there is always a

but.

> > I have been having health problems because the Humira has

compromised

> > my immune system so much. First I have swollen and weepy eyes. The

Doc

> > said it was seasonal allergies. I've never had it before. This morning I

> > woke

> > up with Oral Thrush and have to take medicine for it. I told my Doc that I

am

> > thinking of quiting Humira. She said that I should be patient and see if

> > these

> > health problems become chronic. Has anyone had the same experience

with

> > Humira? I would sure like to think I can get over this hurdle.

> > Pat

> >

> >

> >

> >

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> >

> >

> >

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> >