November Update!

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone, just wanted to give a little update. I havent been here in a

while, I've been a little sick lately because of medication side effects and a

cold I cant seem to get rid of completely. I saw my rheumy yesterday, and he

says my bloodwork is looking better. My sed rate is down some and my liver

enzymes are back to normal. The swelling in my hands is getting better as well.

I supposed the Humira is starting to work, although the side effects dont seem

worth it to me at the moment. I have a terrible rash on my arms right now, but

he says its just a Still's rash. Ive never really had one for moe than a day at

a time, so this is new for me. It also looks different, instead of the salmon

colored rash I usually get, its more like pinpoint red dots everywhere. Anyone

else have that rash? I still havent gotten the result from the biomarker

bloodwork, but I am anxious to see what it says! Also, my eyelids are sooo very

itchy, I almost want to pull out my eyelashes. He says it may be allergies? Im

not sure, it seems to have started when I started the Humira so Im thinking

maybe its a weird side effect?

Other than that, I have been good. School is making me exhausted, but I think

its worth it. Finals are next week, then I get a 3 week break. Hope everyone is

doing well!

-Jenifer

[Guest guest]

jennifer.....i am on my cell so my email isnt prolly gonna look so

great...however the rash u speak of is called a pettechial rash...it is little

areas were blood cappilaries break from trama...i.e. Its a bruise probably from

scratching if ur running a lil anemic they can happen easier...also for strangle

or drowning victims you will get pettechia in your eyes. I cant see your rash

however look up pettechial rash on google and look at pictures this is not from

stills however it or the medicine could be making it worse. Also pettechial rash

itself doesnt itch it is just underneath ur skin....i hope this helps and i hope

u feel bettor soon.....jenny

[Guest guest]

Hi Jenifer

I am sorry that you may be having reaction to Humira. I also take Humira,

but am very lucky that I have not had any side effects although I don't seem

to notice much difference in helping the Stills so perhaps it is not working

as well on me hence no side effects. Anyway hope you feel better soon and I

am glad that you are managing to do well at School as it can't be easy.

Best wishes

Joan U.K.