Is it normal for a rash or psoriasis to get worse when first starting Humira? Thanks
Rash or worsening psoriasis - is this normal when first starting Humira?
Question posted by joesebby614 on 11 May 2022
Last updated on 11 May 2022
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No, it is not normal, you must contact your Dr. immediately and inform him/her.
" call your doctor at once if you have:
new or worsening psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin);"
Get well soon, masso
Call your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of lymphoma:
fever, swollen glands, night sweats, general feeling of illness;
joint and muscle pain, skin rash, easy bruising or bleeding;
pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet;
pain in your upper stomach that may spread to your shoulder; or
loss of appetite, feeling full after eating only a small amount, weight loss.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
new or worsening psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin);
a sore or bump on your skin that does not heal;
symptoms of sepsis - confusion, chills, severe drowsiness, fast heartbeats, rapid breathing, feeling very ill;
liver problems - body aches, tiredness, stomach pain, right-sided upper stomach pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
lupus-like syndrome - joint pain or swelling, chest pain, shortness of breath, patchy skin color that worsens in sunlight;
nerve problems - numbness, tingling, dizziness, vision problems, weakness in your arms or legs; or
signs of tuberculosis - fever with ongoing cough, weight loss (fat or muscle).
Older adults may be more likely to develop infections or cancer while using adalimumab.
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