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So this is a long story it I have crohn's and was placed on humira 3 years ago twice monthly. About 1 month ago I started having really bad neck pain , then a week later severe headaches and finally the high fevers of 105. I have been in the hospital for 16 days with 2 ct scans 3 MRIs 2 spinal taps , 3 surgical procedures. They think I have a none I td goon in my skull and lymph node abscess - but not sure of anything. No fungus or bacteria growing out. Has anyone had any sort if experience like this ? TB negative as well as lymphoma ## SOUNDS LIKE MENENGITIS ## @e man, After comparing your symptoms with Meningitis symptoms listed online, I agree with karen that it sounds like a strong possibility. A sudden high fever, stiffness/pain in the neck, and severe persistent headaches are ...

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Hi, how long does it take for restasis to work ? ## Hello, Pegostress! How are you? How long have you been using it? It may take a couple of weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in your body and increase tear products. Common side effects may include a burning sensation, red eyes, runny eyes and eye discharge. Are you on any other medications? That could also affect it. ## I am taking Bepreve for eye allergies thats it.. I think I need to move back to the city... I was on wellbutrin for years and my vision got so blurry now I need bifocals. So i got a double whammy almost 2 weeks now does nothing ## Bepreve contains an antihistamine, so it could actually be contributing to the dry eye. Have you tried any oral medications for the allergies? That might help, while eliminating the dry...

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The Dr has recommended Humira for me. I am very hesitant as I feel at my age-66-it may not be the wisest thing to do. I would love to hear from those of you my age who have had experience with this drug. Thanks so much! ## Hi Arlene, When it comes to determining if any particular drug will work for you, there's really no honest way to know for sure until you try it yourself. Chronological age is just a number and does not always reflect "biological age", which in my opinion would be a more accurate way of diagnosing the overall state of your body and mind, based on how healthy you are as an individual. I don't know if doctor's also take this into account before recommending you try something like Humira, but no matter your age I would only do what you feel comfortabl...

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I have colitis and one of the size effect xeljanz is diarrhea. Has anyone had any experience with that. I'm was on Humira but the Dr wants me to switch to xeljanz. Thank you ## Hi Barb, Sorry to hear about your condition. I see what you're saying though about having colitis along with the possibility of Xeljanz (tofacitinib) causing diarrhea as well. However the thing about these medications is that there's really no way to tell ahead of time how you might end up reacting to it until you "take it for a test drive" if you will. A lot of these side effects only occur in a smaller percentage of patients, but the risk factor is always going to be there while you're taking the medication. In such cases, my opinion would be to weigh out the benefits vs risks and see if...

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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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When do you think Tofacitinib Citrate will be made available to all that suffer from hair loss? Can this be found over the counter anywhere? ## Hi Dave, just like you I wonder why no info is posted on a possible release of a cream containing this one and only compound Tofacitinib. One would assume that with the recent result of this citrate many would strigger a whole bunch of little pharmacy companies to offer a kind of trial with various concentrates. I looked at suppliers of the raw material and found a few ifrom which most are Chiees. The prices vary and are not so expensive. Most recently I contacted a demartologist and offered myself as a guinee pig and financing all theprocess to create a cream in order to see the result on a part of my AAT body. He will give me his answer in the...

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am writing to you on behalf of friend of mine who has Takayasu's Arteritis and her doctors have suggested to be treated with Remicade. From a little search we made ( we are not doctors of course !) we did not find anything mentioning that Remicade is used for her condition which we were told is very rare ( maybe 2-3 persons in a million). Can you please provide us with some information or guide us how to proceed or even where we can find more information about her condition. I would be very much obliged to you if you can give us some answers because of the rarity of her condition ( i think she is the only one in our small island).From what i read the above medicine has many side effects and she is very much concerned about this. Thanking you in advance ## Please feel assured that th...

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Hi everyone. Just got my first Humira 2 days ago. So far I feel much better without taking diclo and mtx. Im traveling today and Im afraid about getting sore bec of too much walking. Can I take diclofenac sodium in that case to relieve the pain?

A real small pill with zc on top and 56 on the bottom, white with a line in the center. ## Hello, Hank! How are you? Is this tablet possibly a pale yellow? If so, it contains 50mgs of Azathioprine, which is an immune suppressant that's used to treat autoimmune diseases and after organ transplantation. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, fatigue and skin rashes.

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Can I do IPL laser treatments to my face if I take Humira? ## Hi Kay, According to the FDA, the only contraindication listed for this medication states that "patients with a known hypersensitivity to Humira or any of its components should not be taking it." Ref: fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/03/briefing/3930B1_02_B-Abbott-Humira%20Prescribing%20Info.pdf However, in this case, if you think that certain side effects or mechanisms of Humira could potentially increase your risk of being overly sensitive to the laster treatments, I would just suggest talking to your dermatologist first before moving forward with the procedure. I hope this helps!

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Hi , I am two weeks in to my treatment and I have tingling in my legs all the time. It is uncomfortable to do my daily hamstring stretches. I am worried about this and am not due to see my Dr for 3 more weeks. I also have intermittent mild fever and lethargy. Should I be worried about the tingling in my legs? ## Hello, Shelly! How are you? I'm not seeing this listed among the detailed side effects, but I have to say that it really doesn't surprise me. Many people have problems with these types of medications and quite a few have ended up having to discontinue them. The fever and lethargy, however, are quite normal. I'd suggest calling your doctor now, to make them aware of the issue and see what they think you should do. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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Is this a new imuran ## Hello, Sr! How are you? The GG logo is actually used on many medications, so while there is a generic Imuran with the GG logo, that doesn't mean that all tablets with that logo are Azathioprine. It should have GG 210 on it, separated by a score line, it's a beige yellow color and is oval. Does that match the tablet in question?

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Has REMICADE IV been tried as a treatment for SCLERITIS DISEASE? And if so, What is the result? Our doctor is advising. Can someone share their experience? HOW SAFE IT IS AND WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS ## I have Scleritis related to Ankylosing Spondylitis. We treat the AS with Remicade and Methotrexate injection. It keeps the Scleritis under control. When I have to go off Remicade the Scleritis comes back.

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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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The pill is roughly 10 mm in diameter. It is pale yellow in color. It is circular in shape apart from the top, which is hexagonal. It is scored, above is stamped "GG" and below the score line is stamped "110" ## Hello, Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a pill with the same imprint that you are describing. I was kind of confused by how you described the shape of your pill, is it round or hexagonal? I've found plenty of round pills with a GG imprint above another set of numbers, but none with GG 110. Are you absolutely sure that is the correct imprint? The closest match I ended up finding (in regards to the color and imprint) is an oblong pale yellow pill with GG on the left side, then a score, and the number 210 on the right..that pill is identified as Az...

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Will start taking the shot tomorrow, wanted to talk to someone who is also taking the shot and what to expect. ## I am not taking it, but I can tell you more about it. Humira contains the active ingredient Adalimumab. The most common side effects to expect are injection site reactions, such as bruising, soreness and swelling. You can read more about the mediation here: Does anyone else have experience using this? ## Himira is the worst drug I've ever been on. You can try Vitamin D it has really worked for me. Also, I would try anything before Himira. It is so painful!! ## been on enbrel for 6yrs and I was sick more often than I was actually taking it. Just started Humira about 1 month ago and in just 2wks after staring it I have cleared up about 60%. So far so good!C ## I used Humni...

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My 11 year old son will start Hunira in a couple of days. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice on what we can expect. He has Juvenile onset spondyloarthritis ## Hi Lulu, 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. In addition, Humira (adalimumab) has been shown to reduce the signs and symptoms of, and is approved for treatment of, ankylosing spondylitis. HUMIRA ("Human Monoclonal Antibody in Rheumatoid Arthritis") is marketed in both preloaded 0.8 mL syringes and also in preloaded pen devices (called Humira Pen), both injected subcutaneously, typically by the patient at home. For subcutaneous injection, the injection sites should be rota...

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Are you a patient with moderate to severe psoriasis that is currently taking or has taken biologic therapies in the past? If so, The Frankel Group, a life science strategy consulting firm in New York City, is conducting market research to understand the experiences patients have had with biologic therapies, including Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, or Stelara. We are currently looking for patients to participate in a 30 minute market research telephone interview, for a $50 honorarium. Interviews are completely confidential and we will never share your name or information. If you are interested in participating in this market research study, please contact [email protected] or 212-896-1662 for additional details. Thank you! ## Hi Rita - how long is this study running for? Do respondents ...

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I just started xeljanz 6 days ago 10mg yesterday felt only slight pain so I went to gym, swimming, and was more active. Today the pain came back. Just wondering if I over did it or normal. How long did it take before you noticed any improvement? ## Hi, Susan! Sorry that you're in pain. Are you feeling any better? You may have overdone it getting that active that soon. I know we always want to do that, just rush out and do everything we've been unable to do for awhile, but sometimes you just can't let yourself, because your body requires more time. Learn more Xeljanz details here.

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