Lately my fears of my health been high, more about that is in my last question. I'm thinking about checking in with a specialist or something. And I sometimes have the fear I'm dying ... I have a lot of health issues. Any suggestions?
Has anyone taking humira experienced anxiety or taking methotrexate or prednisone?
Question posted by mayonakamochi on 4 Oct 2011
Last updated on 4 October 2014
Added 4 Oct 2011:
I guess I should ask, has anyone with many health problems also have the fear like this. Like I get blood work done a lot, no problems there. But one of my doctors told me I had a lot of health issues. One of the reasons why I'm getting the rest of me checked out because I'm having breathing problems for a long time, even as we speak my chest feels tight and even though its cold I'm hot. I'm just really worried, and I hate when I worry my family, boyfriend and friends. I wonder if its just me over worrying. I'm known to have panic attacks too and my mom and boyfriend always try to get me to stay calm. I guess I need to know if it possible to be on harsh medicine like prednisone, methotrexate, and humira for a long time. Reading side effects scared me a lot on humira..
3 Answers
audra9500
5 Oct 2011
I am not sure what you have that would put you on Humira, Prednisone and/or Methotrexate. They are certainly serious meds. With that said, I look at my quality of life and what would happen if I didn't take it. I have Psoriatic Arthritis and was diagnosed last January after my first surgery (knee). I went through several pill form meds but none worked. I switched doctors and was put on pred to get "flare-ups" under control... The pred gives me sweats... Mood swings and sometimes insomnia, but taking in morning helps. I was up to 20 mg a day when my doctor started me on Humira. I did have blood tests before starting. I am down to 5 Mg of Pred a day now and Humira every 2 weeks. I suffered more from the Pred side effects so I am on a low dose of Xanax .25 Mg once daily ( if needed) for anxiety. I don't feel any side effects from Humir... maybe tired for a few days but that could be the arthritis.
Compared to the pain I felt and it spreading to other joints (also Bursitis & carpal tunnel caused by arthritis), I don't have a problem taking medication that keeps away my pain & swelling. You need to weigh information and take what works for you.
God bless,
Audra
Inactive
5 Oct 2011
Hi may,
audra makes some good points!!
I've heard the prednisone can cause panic attacks. Perhaps a short dose of Xanax or Ativan would help you out while on steroids? I may catch flack for that, but you are the one suffering, so a Benzo may help, if used for a short time. Be careful, as they can be addictive!!
Best wishes!!
jmccormie
7 Oct 2011
Hi Audra
when I was diagnosed with my Crohns I was so sick my doctor told me it was life threatening and was in the hospital for 4 days.
I was put on 20 mg of Pred then was put on Humaria but the problem I Have is I have Hepatitis B. I've been on it for almost 2 years And took myself off of it because I can't tolorate it( I talked to my doctor before I stopped it). It affected my muscular system and my legs were so weak, I could hardly function and the Last shot my mom had to come over and take me to the doctor so that was the last straw. Tomorrow I'm having a contrast MRI on my lower intestines to see where my Crohns is. Next Friday I am having a liver biopsy to see if the Humaria has done any thing to my liver.
Good luck to you on your journey.
Jen
audra9500
7 Oct 2011
Hi Jen,
Oh my you certainly have been through a lot. Having reactions like that on top of crohn's disease must be so hard.
I think with Humira.. It's not little side effects like dizziness, headaches or stomach upset, I don't really feel anything like that on Humira. Humira effects are far deeper unfortunately when they occur. I certainly don't take it lightly, it works for my joints, exhaustion and the pain once I get through a few shots. I was able to step down off of Pred to 5 mg/day and that was good/bad at the same time... Makes me crazy at times but my arthritis was manageable and I needed the Humira to fill the gap... Hoping I don't have to take Methotrexate with Humira. I pray on it a lot and my faith has helped me a Lot.
You will be in my prayers tonite;)
God bless,
Audra
BMELISSAANNE
5 Oct 2014
Omg i have just joined this so i can reply to you as I am the exact same to what you have described and feel all alone with it , I have had Crohns for 13 years approx ...
I have had to have two lots of surgery to remove some of my bowel the first time i was ok for a few years the next time it come back with in the year . The reason I had to have surgery because those horrid prednisolone tablets made me have panic attacks for over a year i kept complaining to doctors consultants ect they made me feel like i was crazy and it was not the meds then a few years later after moving away and then coming back my consultant admitted i was right as other patience complained about the same thing then i recently over last year have had that Humira and now keep having panic attacks over and over again till i take my self off it as the doctors are now saying Humira does not cause this but guess what i dont have panic attacks when i am not on these drugs . So yes your right and i am not saying this happens to everyone else they are the lucky nes who can use the medication .
heartsgrace
5 Oct 2011
These both stimulate the adrenal glands to send "fight, flight, or freeze" messages to the brain. Some ppl do fine with them. For me, I get an extra Rx of Ativan to go along with my usual dose of Klonopin, I feel like crawling out of my skin otherwise.
Best,
heartsgrace
Inactive
4 Oct 2011
May, my husband has been on methotrexate for years and has doe great on it. They do his blood work every 3-6 mos and it is always good, never had a problem. He has never taken humira. His Ra doc put him on the methotrexate and like I said he has done great on it. His brother is also on it, and I had a pt at he clinic that the doc had her on it and she also did very well on it. Von-1
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