Re: Humira is new to me_I add it to my Methotrexate next week_Can you help?

[Guest guest]

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I've been on Humira now for about 9 months and it's been great for me. I never

had any side effects from it. I have allergies but it hasn't had any effect on

them - hasn't made them worse.

P

[Guest guest]

,

I've been on Humira now for about 9 months and it's been great for me. I never

had any side effects from it. I have allergies but it hasn't had any effect on

them - hasn't made them worse.

P

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I started Humira in combination with my MTX pills about eight weeks

ago and it has totally changed my life. I dragged my heels on

starting it because I was so afraid, but it has completely changed my

life. I actually have a bit of a life again can you believe that? I

have cut way back on my pain meds and am doing quite well with it.

The worst thing is the getting used to injecting yourself, but that

turned out to be a breeze. For me if I inject in my lower abdomen, I

feel nothing at all and usually never bleed. I got a stinging

sensation for a second in the thigh area and bruised quite a bit

there. It is different for everyone and you will figure out where is

best to inject on you. Yes, be diligent about handwashing and be

careful with money (it is filthy you have no idea) and shopping

carts. I carry wipes and wipe them down before I shop and then Purell

my hands. I stay away from sick people and ask them to stay away from

me when they are sick. I have had one skin infection, but it did go

away quite easily actually and was really no big deal at all. Just go

to the doctor right away if you think you are getting sick.

I also have many allergies and I am allergic to ragweed as well! No

problems at all from the Humira with it. It did not make it worse or

anything. I hope this goes well for you and you can email me at

anytime at tracierae143@... if you have questions. I only

regret dragging my heels and not starting it sooner; it has changed my

life that much for the better:o) GOOD LUCK! I figure life is a crap

shoot anyway and I would rather feel better than live like I was

living with my RA. It is really amazing the difference. I hope it

works well for you too!

Take care,

Tracie in Maine

> Hello Everyone, and may you please have a pain free day.

> I am Riley and Humira is new to me_I add it to my

> Methotrexate

> next week_Can you help? MTX is by mouth (weekly) and Humira will be

> by injection (every 2 weeks).

> What can I expect? Will I first get sick from the Humira? Warnings

> on the packaging etc scare the heck out of me. suppresses the immune

> system, suppresses the immune system, suppresses the immune system.

> What the heck, I keep seeing that! I mean I wash my hands often and

> am clean, but it seems like its just a matter of time before I get

> someones virus and then from what I understand, it will be extremely

> difficult to get rid of. And what about allergies to ragweed which I

> have? Does that mean I will never be able to get rid of that either?

>

> Frightened in Minnesota

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I started Humira in combination with my MTX pills about eight weeks

ago and it has totally changed my life. I dragged my heels on

starting it because I was so afraid, but it has completely changed my

life. I actually have a bit of a life again can you believe that? I

have cut way back on my pain meds and am doing quite well with it.

The worst thing is the getting used to injecting yourself, but that

turned out to be a breeze. For me if I inject in my lower abdomen, I

feel nothing at all and usually never bleed. I got a stinging

sensation for a second in the thigh area and bruised quite a bit

there. It is different for everyone and you will figure out where is

best to inject on you. Yes, be diligent about handwashing and be

careful with money (it is filthy you have no idea) and shopping

carts. I carry wipes and wipe them down before I shop and then Purell

my hands. I stay away from sick people and ask them to stay away from

me when they are sick. I have had one skin infection, but it did go

away quite easily actually and was really no big deal at all. Just go

to the doctor right away if you think you are getting sick.

I also have many allergies and I am allergic to ragweed as well! No

problems at all from the Humira with it. It did not make it worse or

anything. I hope this goes well for you and you can email me at

anytime at tracierae143@... if you have questions. I only

regret dragging my heels and not starting it sooner; it has changed my

life that much for the better:o) GOOD LUCK! I figure life is a crap

shoot anyway and I would rather feel better than live like I was

living with my RA. It is really amazing the difference. I hope it

works well for you too!

Take care,

Tracie in Maine

> Hello Everyone, and may you please have a pain free day.

> I am Riley and Humira is new to me_I add it to my

> Methotrexate

> next week_Can you help? MTX is by mouth (weekly) and Humira will be

> by injection (every 2 weeks).

> What can I expect? Will I first get sick from the Humira? Warnings

> on the packaging etc scare the heck out of me. suppresses the immune

> system, suppresses the immune system, suppresses the immune system.

> What the heck, I keep seeing that! I mean I wash my hands often and

> am clean, but it seems like its just a matter of time before I get

> someones virus and then from what I understand, it will be extremely

> difficult to get rid of. And what about allergies to ragweed which I

> have? Does that mean I will never be able to get rid of that either?

>

> Frightened in Minnesota

>

[Guest guest]

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If you are prone to infection or get sick easily, you can consider

Enbrel rather than Humira.

Enbrel can be taken twice a week, and is out of your system quicker

than the Humira that

you take every 2 weeks. Many drugs for RA suppress the immune system,

because RA

is thought to be the result of an overactive immune system. Enbrel has

the same warnings,

but I've not had any problems with increased infections in the 7 years

I've been on it. If you

have problems with the Humira, just know there is another option.

a

On Aug 9, 2005, at 11:47 AM, ju2346 wrote:

> Hello Everyone, and may you please have a pain free day.

> I am Riley and Humira is new to me_I add it to my

> Methotrexate

> next week_Can you help? MTX is by mouth (weekly) and Humira will be

> by injection (every 2 weeks).

> What can I expect? Will I first get sick from the Humira? Warnings

> on the packaging etc scare the heck out of me. suppresses the immune

> system, suppresses the immune system, suppresses the immune system.

> What the heck, I keep seeing that! I mean I wash my hands often and

> am clean, but it seems like its just a matter of time before I get

> someones virus and then from what I understand, it will be extremely

> difficult to get rid of. And what about allergies to ragweed which I

> have? Does that mean I will never be able to get rid of that either?

>

> Frightened in Minnesota

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[Guest guest]

,

If you are prone to infection or get sick easily, you can consider

Enbrel rather than Humira.

Enbrel can be taken twice a week, and is out of your system quicker

than the Humira that

you take every 2 weeks. Many drugs for RA suppress the immune system,

because RA

is thought to be the result of an overactive immune system. Enbrel has

the same warnings,

but I've not had any problems with increased infections in the 7 years

I've been on it. If you

have problems with the Humira, just know there is another option.

a

On Aug 9, 2005, at 11:47 AM, ju2346 wrote:

> Hello Everyone, and may you please have a pain free day.

> I am Riley and Humira is new to me_I add it to my

> Methotrexate

> next week_Can you help? MTX is by mouth (weekly) and Humira will be

> by injection (every 2 weeks).

> What can I expect? Will I first get sick from the Humira? Warnings

> on the packaging etc scare the heck out of me. suppresses the immune

> system, suppresses the immune system, suppresses the immune system.

> What the heck, I keep seeing that! I mean I wash my hands often and

> am clean, but it seems like its just a matter of time before I get

> someones virus and then from what I understand, it will be extremely

> difficult to get rid of. And what about allergies to ragweed which I

> have? Does that mean I will never be able to get rid of that either?

>

> Frightened in Minnesota

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