Dark Urine

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My Rheumy tells me that the pen is often much more painful than using a syringe.

All my fingers are swollen and twisted with arthur, and I have no hand strength

at all, so I doubt I can inject myself. I have a tentative appointment tomorrow

(Monday) to have Visiting Nurse Services come by my apartment to administer my

next Humira injection. Sounds like a better alternative than shlepping to the

hospital clinic twice a month for injections (although it'll be limited to the

winter months -- I'll have to go back to the hospital for shots comes the

springtime).

I was also told to let the Humira return to room temperature before injecting,

if possible.

Now that I'm on Humira, I find myself wondering, at every change of symptom, is

this a side effect of the biologic? Yesterday my urine turned an inexplicable

dark brownish red. I'm wondering what THAT is about! I took a lot of Pepto

Bismol a couple of days ago, following pains in my abdomen due (apparently) to

too much Mexican food. I love spicy food, but more and more my stomach rebels

against anything but the most bland of condiments.

-- Len

<cat1657@...> wrote: Thanks Sherry. I am

using the pen. I will try letting the med get to

room temp first. I am also staying on the MTX, along with the Enbrel.

I think that I am going to be glad that I happened across this

message board. I am finding out that no matter how good your

Rheumatologist is, you sometimes get the most info from the people

that are actually going through this.

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Len, by all means let your doctor know right away about the change in

urine color. It could indicate a kidney infection. Or a liver

problem. The sooner you are checked and treated (if necessary) the

better.

better safe than sorry!

sherry z

Now that I'm on Humira, I find myself wondering, at every change of

symptom, is this a side effect of the biologic? Yesterday my urine

turned an inexplicable dark brownish red.

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I was to the point that I could not hold a pen or pencil and the pain was

unbearable in my feet. I started Humira last December and I have done

remarkably well. A nurse helped me with my first injection and then I went to

the pen a few months later. I can't say I like doing it but the pen doesn't

require much strength. The bones in my hands have also thinned some as well.

I think you should see your family doctor about your urine. Infection can be

a side affect of suppressing the immune system. It might not be a big problem

but you can't be sure.

Carol