Adalimumab User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2015

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I am a 43-year-old male. I have been struggling with hip and lower back pain for about 5 years now. I've been on NSAIDs for inflammation and pain. I don't really remember what a full night of rest feels like. To be honest, I was scared to take Humira until I did my research. On 2-11-2015, I had my first shot of Humira. I was thinking this sucker is going to really hurt. It took me about 5 minutes to get my nerve up. Oh well, I pushed the button, and the rest is history. OMG! Why did I wait so long? To me, the shot doesn't hurt, but it does sting just a little. 2 days after the shot, no pain in hips and sleeping all night. I still have some tightness in my lower back when I wake up. So far, it's a miracle."

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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Diagnosed with RA in 2012, tried many meds, then prescribed Humira. Worked well for RA, but every day I was getting weaker and weaker. Caused my vitamin D deficiency and also mono. To top it all off, I now have lymphoma. Please watch your vitamin D levels. Also, I have kidney stones. Tough go trying to get just comfortable."

• Kiw...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 2, 2019

For Hidradenitis Suppurativa "Unfortunately, Humira made my HS worse rather than better. It was concentrated mostly in my groin area, with a few spots showing up sporadically under my arms. After injecting myself weekly for 15 months, I now have lesions that are uncontrollable in my groin and buttock area (including my outer hip area), around my breasts, traveling up my neck and head, and all around my face. I can't believe this is what I have to deal with now."

• A M...
• July 5, 2013

For Psoriatic Arthritis "My son was diagnosed with Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis when he was in fourth grade. By the time he was finally diagnosed, he was in a wheelchair and unable to move most of his major joints... even his jaw was affected due to the severe arthritis. Today, I can say thanks to God, Humira, and monthly visits to Shriners Hospital, he has graduated from High School and is now in REMISSION!"

• Ste...
• March 6, 2011

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I have been taking Humira for 5 months after having had surgery for 3 fistulas. Humira has changed my life drastically. I am a senior in high school and prior to Humira, I was constantly in pain. When I wasn't in pain, I was worried about when I would be in pain, and I had fistulas for 2 years without any surgeries. Since I have been taking Humira, I almost forget I have any disease because I feel normal again. I can go out without worry and am pain-free. I haven't gotten any fistulas since then either. I really can't say enough good things about Humira. Love it!"

• Gru...
• August 21, 2010

For Crohn's Disease "Have Crohn's for over 20 years, been on every drug available including Infliximab. Infliximab helped but affected the nerves in my legs and feet. Now on Humira for a year, at first the dose was one injection every two weeks which helped a bit. Now on 2 pens every 2 weeks with fantastic results. No signs of Crohn's now, only side effects are sneezing and runny nose. For me a wonderful drug."

• moj...
• February 26, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "My wife just had her first shot today 2/26/2011 so we don't really have a rating yet. She was very nervous about how painful she heard it was but followed the advice of a pharmacist who told her to put an ice pack on the shot location for approximately 5 minutes before and after. It was great advice and worked well for the pain and also the bump she was told to expect. I checked the area about 10 minutes after it was all said and done and couldn't even see where the shot was given. She also read these comments and wanted to respond to the advice about letting the drug get to room temp. Her doctor said that it is extremely important to keep it cold because the proteins will separate, rendering the medicine useless. Hope this helps."

• Squ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2015

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "As a new Crohn's patient, I had read a lot of horror stories about this disease and the medications used to control it. Myself, I went on Azathioprine first, but it stopped working gradually. Humira has honestly been a godsend so far. I have my life back and no symptoms 99% of the time. I'm so thankful! Only thing I'm worried about now is if it stops working, but nothing has happened yet, and I am past the danger zone apparently."

• Vel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2014

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "This is a fantastic medicine. I'm 31 years old and have struggled with back pain since being about 25. Being very tall (6'4), many of the issues were put down to my tallness. When the back pain started affecting my breathing, I knew something more than being tall was at play. After a number of different referrals, I was finally passed to a Rheumatology specialist who spotted my symptoms very quickly and suggested my treatment. It took over a month to get the test results and approvals, but when I started treatment, the results were within a week for me. Now, I have next to no pain and I have no real symptoms. The injections are uncomfortable, but for 10 seconds of pain for 2 weeks of being able to move and breathe without being in pain is worth it."

• RA ...
• October 13, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "It's been a whole month since my last posting. I recently went to see my doctor, and guess what, no inflammation whatsoever. But I have noticed that I have had a lot of sinus congestion. But who cares as long as my rheumatoid arthritis factor is at zero."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2012

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have rheumatoid arthritis for the last 7 years and was against any form of medication, but living with pain day in day out and caring for a newborn was very hard. Before Humira, I was taking 6 different tablets daily and ended up putting on lots of weight. I just started Humira 6 weeks ago and apart from not being able to sit on the floor, I am regaining my life back. So far no side effects, just thirsty and fatigued when overdoing it. Keeping fingers crossed. I found that if you let the injection reach room temperature, it doesn't hurt that much, only the needle sting."

• Hum...
• March 18, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I started taking Humira after the methotrexate became ineffective. I would never take this Humira again in my entire life. It began with headaches, which got worse every time I took the Humira. My energy level went down to nothing, and it did not help my RA at all. Now, this drug has given me severe eczema on my hands, feet, underarms, crotch, and in my ear canals. I have never been so miserable in my entire life. They can't help the eczema at all. I have gone off Humira for over 2 months, I'm flaring, and I still have the eczema. They tell me I might have it for life. Do not take this drug. I'd rather have RA pain than all these debilitating side effects. Funny, they never said a word about any of this."

• Lon...
• February 2, 2012

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have had ankylosing spondylitis for 20 years. I'm 45 now and was able to cope well with anti-inflammatories. Pain and mobility really started to get bad in the last 5 years. Last year, anti-inflammatories stopped being effective, leading to a major loss of mobility, lots of pain, and had to add painkillers. I started Humira and was pain-free in 1 month, gained back all mobility, now pain-free, and able to do any exercise I want without any problems. 6 months in and no side effects as yet."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2012

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I'm 22 years old, and I was only 19 when I got diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. At first, I didn't know what was happening to me. I suddenly couldn't do my daily exercise because my knees, feet, arms, fingers, back, and neck started to hurt so bad that it was difficult for me to get out of bed, not to mention getting down the stairs. Every rheumatologist appointment was turning into a torture session with the cortisone injections and liquid being removed from my knees. Methotrexate did not do me good, so my doctor finally decided to start filling papers for my Humira injection. The 1st injection was last week, and WOW! is all I got to say. I've never been so happy in my life. My mornings are painless, and now I work 10 hours a day without any Tylenol or prednisone."

• Aun...
• January 26, 2017

For Ulcerative Colitis "I had been on almost every medication and was on prednisone for 2 years. I was at the end of my rope and thought I'd never get better. I reluctantly took Humira, and I was so scared of giving myself shots. After the initial loading 4, I cried. I started out taking a shot every 2 weeks, and it took me quite a while to actually depress the injector. I have now been on Humira weekly for over a year, and my life is quite different. I am glad to get up in the morning, happy to go to work, elated to go to the grocery store - all without scoping out a restroom first. I feel alive for the first time since I was diagnosed. I wait every day for the Humira to quit working, and I hope it doesn't. For now, I'll take what it has given me."

• Spa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 21, 2016

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I was put on Humira when I was 25, and I am now currently 31. The first thing I noticed was that it cleared up my plaque psoriasis very quickly. My nails and scalp looked normal within 3-4 weeks. I have PsA in my spine, ankles, knees, and hands. I was having trouble walking and experienced chronic fatigue, which caused me to gain 20 lbs very quickly. I would fall asleep from exhaustion after getting myself showered and dressed. After Humira took effect, I had my energy back. I could exercise again, and I was back to doing the things I enjoyed. I still experience flare-ups (mostly due to stress), and I still have difficulty sitting for long periods of time, but this drug was life-changing. Vicodin helps me with the flare-ups."

• DEN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2016

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have had psoriasis for 32 long years on my scalp, knees, elbows, back, sides, and rear end area, and have tried all the prescription creams, steroid injections, salt water, and all the home remedies. Some helped, but I never got down below 20% coverage. For the past 2 years, I have had psoriatic arthritis in my toes, elbows, back, hips, and neck. On June 24, 2016, I injected myself with Humira, within 2 days, my pain throughout my body had gone down to a pain level of 1 to 2 from an 8 on a scale of 10. I have not seen anything like it! I have taken my second dose and the pain level is around 1. I was blaming my pain and stiffness on old age, I feel better than I have in 20 years. My psoriasis has lost all the scale and is smooth."

• RN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2016

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Severe back pain while sleeping started over a year ago. I assumed it was work-related, so I started looking for a new job. Then the foot/ankle pain and joint swelling came. I was in terrible pain and could barely walk around at my new job. Finally, after seeing my PCP multiple times, I went to ortho. She referred me to a rheumatologist. I thought I was a healthy 30+ year old, but after 6 months of blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, and multiple follow-ups, I now have the official diagnosis. I noticed an immediate difference as soon as I took Humira. I have had 3 doses, and symptoms are gone. Although my feet get sore just as I'm due for the next treatment. I'm worried about the long-term side effects, but for now, I'm just happy without pain."

• Sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2014

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Humira is a miracle. Prior to being on Humira, I had tried two previous solutions: NSAIDs and a non-starch diet with lots of exercise. NSAIDs had absolutely no effect. The non-starch diet with some exercise did help bring the pain to what I would call manageable, but flares would still happen and with them would come several day cycles of poor sleep, less exercise, and so on. My rheumatologist explained that some new research suggests Humira may actually help to stop the progression of the disease, so I gave it a shot (pun intended, hah!). It took about 3 weeks to start kicking in, and by week 5, my symptoms were totally gone. No back pain. No shoulder pain. No waking up in the middle of the night."

• BMR...
• November 13, 2015

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Prior to taking Humira, I competed in marathons, triathlons, and an Ironman. Additionally, I was a swimming coach. All of a sudden, I could not walk. I spent days in the hospital with no answer. After one back surgery and a second one being planned, my rheumatologist prescribed Humira after testing positive for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Within two months, I had no more back spasms, I could sneeze without a spasm, and I could stand long enough to wash dishes. I began walking normally again. It was a long two years of pain and suffering. Now taking Humira, I have my life back. I feel great! Do know, it does 'turn off' your immune system. I found that taking a probiotic with immune support (and lots of hand washing!) was not a problem."

• Cor...
• January 27, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with RA 12 years ago at age 57. Was put on Arava with diclofenac, Plaquenil, and prednisone. What a combo! Became ineffective after a couple of years. Reumy put me on Humira - BEST thing that could have happened to me. Worked wonders, and I had no side effects to speak of. 6 years ago, I was taken off everything, as I had gone into COMPLETE REMISSION! I remained symptom and pain-free until about 3 months ago, when my pain and symptoms reappeared. My doctor had retired in the meantime, and my new doctor will not put me on Humira. Instead, I'm on methotrexate, which makes me feel dizzy, headaches, and I now have anemia. I will be seeking a new doctor who will put me back on Humira! It works!!"

• Cre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2014

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have had psoriasis since I was 15 and mild psoriatic arthritis since I was 20. Now, four years later, my psoriasis started to flare up after nearly a three-and-a-half-year remission due to treatment and developed in all the old places. With it came severe psoriatic arthritis. Over the course of four months, I went from moving normally to being in severe, nearly constant pain and walking with a cane. I went to my dermatologist to see about any treatments, and she prescribed me Humira. The day after the first two pen treatments, I was walking with little pain, and within a week, I didn't need a cane anymore. So far, the only side effect I have had was a mild headache after the injection. Humira essentially gave me my life back."

• Fio...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 12, 2013

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Humira gave me my life back. I was sicker than I had ever been, and this is the first medicine that consistently made me feel better. I take it in conjunction with Pentasa, which seems to be the magic formula for me. I don't like giving myself a shot, but I am so grateful for how I feel. Diet is a big part too, but this has been a miracle for me."

• dag...
• June 30, 2014

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I see some comments about painful injections. I had that too, but I wasn't letting the medication warm up after taking it out of the refrigerator. If it warms up, it's no problem. I've been on this for about 4 months, and I'm feeling better every week. It's awesome."

• Lin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2019

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "HUMIRA has worked great for 4 years. Dr. prescribed new citrate-free HUMIRA, been on it for 2 1/2 months. My hands are weak again, my feet hurt/burn again, I’m tired and cold all the time. I’m calling Dr. to ask for a script for original HUMIRA. I’ll take the little pain of original over the not helping citrate-free."