Humira Not Working

I have been on humira for 14 months along with mtx. I have yet to see any improvement. I feel like I'm getting worse actually. I use a cane to walk. My elbow & knees hurt so bad to touch the bed to sleep. It keeps me awake at night. I am relying on ibp & oxycodone every 6 hrs to try & move. I have an appointment with my rheumatologist in 2 weeks &hoping for a change in medication. I assume I should have seen some relief by now. Anyone else take it so long without relief? ## Hello, Lisa! How are you doing? I'm sorry that you're in so much pain. Yes, I think that after 14 months, if there's no improvement, it is time to move on and try something else. Can anyone that's been on it chime in with their experiences? The FDA lists the typical side effects of...

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Hey there, I'm not sure if this is the right spot to post this but I'm in need of some advice. I started using humira about 6 months ago. I'm 23. I want to go back to school to become a surgery technician. However since I am on humira I was wondering if anyone thought there is a cause of concern working in an hospital environment while on humira (increased risk of infection). I haven't noticed being sick more often since going on humira. ## Hello, Kyle! How are you? I supposed there would be some slightly increased risk, but I doubt it should be enough to prevent you from working. However, you should check with your doctor to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been on Humira for a year. I'm 26, and in nursing school. This drug should not hold ...

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I’m on Humira (adalimumab) for RA joint pain and would like to know how other people are doing on it? I’m doing great. ## So very glad that it is working so well for you! As with any medication, there are those, such as you, that have had great results using it, and some that haven't had such good luck. Have you experienced any of the listed side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle pain, or any others that the FDA warns about? ## The only side effect I get is blurry vision which I don’t like but that could also be coming from the RA or fibro, or prednisone.It’s hard to tell which is causing it. I did see a eye Dr to make sure.

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I was diagnosed with RA 2003. Started out with methotrexate until my liver showed signs. Then went on Enbrel for 10 yrs. Other than inj. site issues it was great! No flares. You'd never know I had RA. Istarted having RA symtoms (you never forget them). My next dr appointment I was met bya dr I didn't know and she said my Enbrel was no longer working for me and swtched me to Humira. I did my first IV n the drs office w/o a problem. Second (2 wks) the first site puffed up. This was odd. No other problem so the 3rd inj. I rotated leg/stomach/leg. I have yet to feel more than a 4 day relief after 3 months. I watch my diet for inflammatory foods, stopped alot of food supplements and still not any better. Is Enbrel a stronger med than Humira? Can't seem to get much help from my RA...

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I have been taken off humira because I have to start treatment for latent tb. I have severe RA and am wondering when the severe pain is going to kick in. I have been off it a month and am feeling very little pain so far. I'm kind of nervous. Also, when I restart the humira, will I start feeling better right away? ## Based on my research, Humira (Adalimumab) is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It works by blocking the action of TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation. Unfortunately, there's no way of knowing ahead of time how well a particular medication might end up working for you. Doctor's can only assume that it will be effective based on medical records, health, age, weight, whether or not you're taking other medications, body chemistry, e...

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My husband has been on Humira since December, 2017. He has been experiencing leg pain and weakness in his legs. He describes it like it feels like he ran a marathon. He even has trouble getting up sometimes. Is this something like anyone else has experienced and will it go away? Other than this, it has been working for him...took his psoriasis almost completely away. But he really doesn't like this feeling in his legs. ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, according to NIH reports. Other side effects may include headache, sepsis, sinusitis, anxiety, and insomnia. It is hard to know if they will go away, in some cases they tend to linger when one is on this medication, and it has caused some people to have to stop taking it. You can learn more about this medication ...

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I will be traveling for 5 months in third world countries. I will need 5 months of Humira in advance. I have BCBS. Has anyone had any experience in getting this amount of drug in advance? Thank you. ## Hi Breezy, In unique situations like this, it seems like your best bet would be to discuss those travel plans with your doctor in order to get him to fully understand what amount he would realistically need to prescribe you for that time frame. While I don't have personal experience on the matter, I do believe they'll end up working with you on your situation. It's just become a lot more common lately for people to have to travel with their medications and carry a certain amount on them at all times. So their probably pretty used to these types of requests. I hope you have a s...

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are there any new and better medicines for the treatment of R.A which can work without taking steroids alongwith? ## I was diagnosed over 20 yrs ago with RA. I was on methotrexate, prednisone, & then various biologic drugs. I had to keep changing the biologics as they would eventually quit working. I used Embrel, Humira, Orencia, & Remicade with Remicade working longest. After it failed, i was having to stay in bed 2-3 days/week. Then i got approved by my insurance (Medicade) for Xeljanz. Pill taken once or twice daily depending on strength of pill. In 2 weeks i started going to the gym 5 days/week AND, more important to me, i was able to get off prednisone after 15 yrs on it! It is expensive, but if you have insurance, i can't say enough about how well it has worked for me ...

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