Adalimumab User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• papi
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 10, 2017

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "Dear all, I am a 26 year old Dutch man who has been living with AS since 18, but got diagnosed just 4 years ago at 22. Because Humira is so expensive they made me use NSAID's like diclofenac and naproxen for two years. Before I used humira I dropped out of college, couldn't do any sports and was bed ridden most of the day. If I would for instance do the dishes, I would be broken for the rest of the day. A little over two years ago they started me on Humira and it has completely changed my life. I was very wary of the medicine because it involves shooting yourself up and I was hesitant as I had just taken these heavy painkillers which did not benefit me at all. I couldn't walk and now I play football three times a week and am back to work/uni"

• GAW
• February 3, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "My husband has had a severe case of Chron's since he was 33. He was on and off of Remicade for 7 years. Last January we found out he built up antibodies to the Remicade and it was no longer working properly. Humira has been a God send for him. He loves that he decides when to give himself the shot and he only has side effects for 24 hours compared to 48 or 72 hours after an infusion of Remicade. He has been in remission for a year for the first time in years. We feel very blessed there is a new medicine helping patients with this very difficult disease. He also has learned to eliminate gluten and dairy. As his diet gets better he feels better."

• Saoak...
• April 25, 2013

Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriasis "I have had psoriasis since I was 5 years old, today I am 63 years old. When I started to take the Humira injections about a 1 1/2 years ago I was a little afraid of the results. I had not been clear since the age of 5 so I was in doubt that this would clear my body. But shortly after taking the injections my psoriasis went away and I am still clear today. It has been so wonderful not to have to wear long sleeves and long pants for the first time in my life. Thank you Humira for helping me. This has been a miracle for me!"

• Kim
• October 21, 2016

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was initially put on Humira a couple years ago for my RA, after a failed attempt with using Enbrel and Methotrexate to treat my constantly inflamed and achy joints. I am pleased to report that with only 6 or so months with using Humira, it launched me into an incredible 2 year remission where I was completely pain free and had my life back. I knew it would be short lived, about 2 months ago some of the aches and inflammation started to come back. I told my Rheumy I wanted back on Humira so she gave me an injection and I took it last week. The arthritis was getting nasty before taking the injection and literally within not even 24 hours of my first injection, SYMPTOMS WERE GONE!! Humira works quickly and effectively!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2012

Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriatic Arthritis "I have been experiencing extreme pain since 2009 from psoriatic arthritis. I tried methotrexate, but no luck. Finally, I started Humira 72 hours ago and already feel no pain whatsoever. It was a lot faster than I ever expected. The injection is not bad at all; a very small needle with a slight sting, but I'll take a 5-minute sting over the pain I had any day. I have not had any side effects yet. I will edit this post if I do in the future. I found these posts very helpful with my decision to start Humira, so I thought I would return the favor."

• Vod
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 12, 2019

Humira (adalimumab) for Ulcerative Colitis "I have been on weekly doses of Humira for 5 years now. My Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is very much under control. People need to realize that not all drugs work for everyone. I am lucky Humira has worked for me. The only side effects I have are constant runny nose, mild stomach aches and minor joint pain, which can actually be from the U.C and not necessarily the Humira. For those that find the injections painful, I suggest you let the pen warm up for 20 minutes before you do your injection. I don't like taking any meds, but when you have no options, being on Humira is a much better than having severe U.C. symptoms all day and night."

• Jd7
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 24, 2017

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "When my doctor first suggested humira 14 years ago, I was afraid to start it. I've had juvenile arthritis since I was 15, and am now 50. I was so used to pain, that I didn't remember what it was like to be pain free, that is until I finally decided to try humira. I figured what do I have to lose. I won't know if it works if I don't try it. Honestly, within hours of my first injection I could feel a difference. It really was a miracle drug for me. It lasted 14 years, when it just started losing its efficacy for me. I have learned through research, that your body can produce antibodies to the medicine. Unfortunately when that happens, the medicine will no longer work. I'm going to now have to try something else"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2012

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I had my first shot two weeks ago, and my second last Monday. It worked immediately for me. I was able to sleep through the night that first night, after many months of pain and trouble sleeping. I have had active symptoms for about 8 months. I also take methotrexate and Diclofenac. I am in amazement how great I feel! No side effects yet. I'm getting great sleep and can play tennis again. I don't like the injections, but I feel so good... It's worth it!"

• Twinmom
• May 4, 2013

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I began HUMIRA after 3 years of minimal control of my rheumatoid arthritis. I take methotrexate in addition. I am shocked at the quick control of my symptoms and am so happy that I am feeling so much better. I do have some headache and dizziness the next day....but it is sooooo worth it. I highly recommend the self injections vs. the auto inject.....there was a serious reduction in pain with the self injection."

• Hicki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2013

Humira (adalimumab) for Ulcerative Colitis "Was on Remicade for over a year, which cleared the ulcerative colitis within a few weeks. However within two weeks after the Remicade I started having arthritis systems that got so severe I was taking Vicodin every 4 hours and still unable to sleep, or just do usual chores around the house. My hands were so swollen, I couldn't use them. Finally Dr. decided to try Humira every 2 weeks. I have gone back to doing most of my chores, walking the dogs and my hands are no longer swollen. I am starting to feel like a normal person again. Have only had three injections, which sting like the dictions for a few minutes but it is worth it not to be in pain all the time. I hope this continues."

• Allie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2019

Humira (adalimumab) for Hidradenitis Suppurativa "My wife was put on humira for HS. She was taking for two months when she started to get what looked like ant bites on her hands and feet. The nurse practitioner who put her on Humira said that wasn't from Humira so she kept taking it but after her next dose it exploded and got way worse. So after doing some research myself I found out pustular psoriasis was one of the rare side effects. Here we are two months after stopping taking it and she's got all kinds of skin issues like contact dermatitis, severe pustular psoriasis which is only being controlled by steroids. She has lost 50% of her hair. Humira has ruined our lives."

• Jodi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2019

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) about 4 years ago and my rheumatologist started me on Xeljanz and it was a miracle drug. I was 100% pain free. Unfortunately after a few years it wasn’t working anymore and she decided to start me on Humira and Methotrexate which isn’t doing anything for me. I’ve been on the Humira and Methotrexate for about 2 months now and I’m so discouraged because I’m not getting any relief at all. My feet are swollen, burning, and I can hardly walk. I think I’m going to continue this for another month and if nothing I’m going to talk to my doctor about a different medication."

• docto...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Humira has really been a life saver. I wasn't sure if I was going to see another day in my life without pain and then I was introduced to Humira..it truly is a blessing, I don't have any side effects from the shot at all."

• T P
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2012, at 25. After an allergic reaction to methotrexate, I was put on leflunomide with great success for a short while. Unfortunately for me, my rheumatoid arthritis has affected every joint in my body. Every flare up is different, but everything hurts at some point. I seeked a second opinion and was immediately prescribed Humira. Like many others, I was given the pen. I must say that the suspense leading up to pushing that button is far worse than the 15 or so seconds of pain. I was given a sample fresh from the fridge at my appointment, and it hurt like hell. My nurse shared with me to let it come to room temp. I do my first at-home injection next week. Hoping for great results."

• DeeDee
• September 14, 2019

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've been on Humira for 4 months now and the wide spread of pain and respiratory symptoms have been a nightmare. My rheumatologist stopped the Humira because she too had never seen such a bad reaction."

• BBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2018

Humira (adalimumab) for Hidradenitis Suppurativa "Have had Hidradenitis Suppurativa since childhood (before puberty) Stage 2 Hurley And... Colitis, IBD No pain for me when injection in tummy. I feel like superman for 30 min after injection. I feel great. It has reduced lesions every time. The more I build up in my system, the less lesions there are occurring. I’m so happy I am on this drug. I delayed taking the drug after reading scary reviews. I’m glad I went ahead anyway. It has been great for me."

• bez
• March 13, 2017

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "I'm a 53 year old male, have had Ankylosing Spondylitits since I was a teenager, undiagnosed until a bout of Uveitis (inflammation in my eye) in 2010, the blood tests revealed I was HLA B27. From there my illness steadily progressed until hospitalisation in 2016, by the end of 2016 I was having more frequent episodes of uveitis followed by debilitation reactive arthritis that left me unable to move. The last episode in Feb 2017 saw me hospitalised again, due to the pain of my ribs expanding when trying to breath. I received my first Humira injection pen injection the day after being hospitalised in Feb...... It's a miracle. Within 24 hours I was feeling better than I had felt in 8 years. Humira has given me a second chance."

• proten
• July 26, 2013

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Diagnosed with Crohn's 15 years ago. Medicine varied with poor results for 9 years. Over 60% of my colon is bad. Prescribed Humira 6 years ago. On Humira I have recovered and stayed in remission. I have had no negative side effects. I have been able to manage the shot every two weeks very well. (Previous medications, such as pentasa and prednisone, did cause significant and bad side effects along with no help for the crohn's symptoms.)"

• Ange...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2015

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "I was recently diagnosed with AS at 35, after developing severe iritis in both eyes following my hysterectomy. My inflammation was so severe, my eyes swelled shut! After rounds of testing, everything came back normal. Then my severe lower back pain, and everything that comes with AS came on fast and I got iritis back in one eye!! I could not walk, bend or sleep without crying and kept gaining weight! Finally they tested me for the gene, it came back positive. After seeing a specialist this past April, I began a variety of testing and was officially diagnosed! I started humira in May and wow, I sometimes forget I have the disease!! I lost 12 lbs in the first 2 weeks and now, not much pain. I am very thankful for this treatment and coverage!"

• ghost
• December 12, 2010

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking Humira now for about 10 years. First started as study patient and still continue to take it. It has been great. Recently the cost has been the biggest concern. I have tried to take injections a month at a time rather then two weeks. I do not suggest this. Three weeks at a time seem to work great for me. After that the pain starts to return. I am currently researching other medicines so I can stop taking this. The cost is just too high for me. Currently the only long term affects I have noticed is shortness of breath, hair loss, occasional dizziness and fatigue/insomnia. I hope this review helps."

• Anonymous
• December 20, 2010

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease "I have been on Humira for over 1 year. I was originally on Entocort and Pentasa and it wasn't helping. My doctor suggested moving to Humira rather than more pills. I started feeling better just a few days after the initial dose. The injections do hurt, but for only about 10 seconds. Way better then being in constant pain! I was a little concerned about all the warnings, but I figure I am going to die someday so I might as well feel good. I have not had any side effects. I am so grateful for Humira!"

• Emano
• January 30, 2019

Humira (adalimumab) for Ulcerative Colitis "I usually would have a mild flare once a year. 2018 was the worst year for me EVER. I was so sick so I was originally put on remicade... I had lots of side effects and eventually built up antibodies. Then I started Humira <3 I do the pen! The shots don’t hurt at all (I do them in my stomach) I take 40mgs every two weeks. I’ve been on humira for a few months and I can say I’m 100% UC symptom free!!! Which I’ve never been able to 100% say before. Thank you Humira for saving my colon and giving me my life back!!!"

• Katie
• May 7, 2018

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "I was diagnosed at 40 with Ankylosing Spondylitis and found out I am HLA- B27 positive. My pain in my back neck and ankles was unbearable at times, & the exhaustion was horrible! I quit my job of 17 years because I could no longer stand for hours anymore. After many medications that didn’t work and made me very sick. Last week I started Humira and noticed a huge difference by the next morning. I am no longer exhausted. So for I have nothing but great things to say about Humaria. The side effects are scary, but not hurting anymore is priceless"

• Red
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 11, 2019

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "Diagnosed RA 2012 tried many meds then prescribed Humira. Worked well for RA but everyday I was getting weaker and weaker. Caused my vitamin d deficiency and also Mono. To top it all I now have lymphoma. Please watch your vitamin d levels. Also I have kidney stones. Tough go trying to get just comfortable."

• James...
• December 17, 2015

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "Took the pen injection once every 2 weeks for 4 years. Went from 18 inches from the ground vertically bending over too touching my toes. From partial flex of my neck to full flex. Still have common arthritis problem such as inflamed vertebra and joints. Humria cleared my psoriasis completely. Wonderful working medicine. I can now do many more physical things and a lot more flexable without pain or stiffness. But for warning, let the pen warm to room temperature to reduce bruising."