Humira for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 2)

• RA ...
• October 13, 2013

"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

"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

"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."

• Cor...
• January 27, 2018

"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!!"

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

"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."

• hum...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 26, 2015

"I started on Humira a year after my diagnosis and felt better overnight. It wasn't the pain that was doing me in, it was the total lack of energy and not feeling like myself. I finally felt normal again. My doctor wanted me to also take methotrexate, but the oral pills caused almost constant vomiting. After my wrist problems, I tried the methotrexate again with no success, so I was put on Enbrel. I had some minor skin infections on Humira but never ran a fever, and they could always be cleared up. So after almost 3 years on Humira, I was switched to Enbrel. My energy plummeted, although I had no pain or flares, I just had constant respiratory infections with fevers. I was put on subcutaneous methotrexate and Humira, and my energy returned. I am so much happier!"

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2011

"I have had rheumatoid arthritis for three years. It came on overnight and totally overwhelmed me in pain. Thanks to a great doctor, I was immediately referred to a rheumatologist who started me on methotrexate (weekly), prednisone (daily), and Humira every two weeks. My doses of prednisone were gradually reduced, and I have now been off it totally for 6 months. I went from 20mg of methotrexate weekly to zero now. Humira is the only medicine being taken weekly, and even though stiffness and swelling have returned to some degree, I am still great compared to where I started. Side effects include higher liver enzymes and daily itching outbreaks. Otherwise, if I can remain at this level for another 30 years, I'll be fortunate."

• Jim...
• September 26, 2017

"I have been taking Humira for four years. Before starting, I had severe RA pain in different joints most of the time, and RA flare-ups left me very debilitated. Humira began to work within the first two months. I take the injection every 10 days. I currently have no RA pain, experience no flare-ups, and have no side effects. It has been a wonder drug for me."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2016

"I've been taking Humira for two years for severe rheumatoid arthritis. One 40 mg shot a week. It's worked wonders on my arthritis. I also take 15 mg methotrexate once a week. No side effects except for extreme mood swings from extreme anger to laughing so hard I'd be in tears. I thought I was going crazy until I saw comments from other people taking Humira with similar side effects. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences. I'm not nuts after all."

• Lor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2015

"I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after 2 years of awful pain. I am now using Humira with methotrexate. I also take sulfasalazine antibiotics daily due to lowered immunity. I take Prilosec for heartburn. I am able to work a full-time job and do most things that I enjoy."

• Sev...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2013

"My 86-year-old mother has been on Humira for the past 2 years. She combined this treatment with methotrexate. Towards the end of the 2nd year, the effect of each Humira dose lasts less than 14 days at a time. Going down to 10 days at a time, then it completely stopped working for her. She has an excellent doctor, and we are looking at other alternatives for the moment, possibly Orencia. Overall, Humira worked wonders while it lasted."

• Und...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2014

"Humira was my first medicine to try for recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. I had to stop after the second injection due to nausea, lethargy, my teeth hurt, and I had three to four migraines a week. I am trying a new medicine now and hope to see results. Humira has a discount program where you only pay $5. Ask your doctor about it!"

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2011

"I have been on Humira for 2 and a half years. This stuff is a great medicine. Yep, it stings for a minute or two, but seriously, are you really going to complain about that with all the relief it brings? Take the warning signs seriously and keep in touch with your doctor. And be thankful there is something that brings us not only relief, but slows down the damage to our joints."

• edd...
• July 5, 2009

"The cost is the only reason I give it a 9-star instead of 10. I have been on Humira for about 2 months. The very next day after my first injection, I could close my fingers for the first time in months, my knees bent better, and a knot on my hand disappeared. Talk about a surprise for me! I worry about long-term effects of being on Humira but will figure that out later. I'm also on methotrexate and prednisone. I have recently quit Plaquenil and Celebrex."

• Pet...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 19, 2014

"I have been on all the medicines and have achieved remission of various lengths with gold injections (1.5 yrs), minocycline (8 yrs), Enbrel (5 years before the efficacy started to diminish), and Humira (1 year) over the past 30 years. As a result of all the medicine treatments, I now have horrible lung complications similar to COPD (have never smoked anything). When the pain is excruciating, you are willing to take anything to make it better. Enbrel and Humira have left me with a continuous sinus infection that I keep under control with regular saltwater rinses. I have no ability to fight off infection and keep getting lung infections, which require me to stop the injections for the arthritis, and every time you stop, your body builds immunity."

• Kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2015

"I am a 57-year-old female, diagnosed with RA 29 years ago. I took Enbrel for 9 years, but began to have more frequent flares, so my rheumatologist switched me to Humira. I took the first injection 20 days ago and felt great until day 12, when I developed severe flu-like symptoms, with aches and pains, and had a significant rash over my entire body and face. It was like having a major RA flare plus an itchy rash and headache at the same time. I was prescribed a six-day dose of prednisone and 24-hour-a-day Benadryl. I had little improvement three days later and received a steroid shot, which was three days ago. Four days later, I still have significant overall weakness, a major headache, and injection site reaction from the initial and last injection."

• cre...
• January 17, 2013

"For the most part, the experience has been good. My rheumatoid arthritis is in remission, and there is no pain or stiffness. Recently, I had my first setback with a serious bladder/kidney infection that came on super fast. I had a short hospital stay with IV antibiotics, and then followed up with a 12-day course of Cipro. It cleared up. If this occurs again, I may rethink the whole biological course of action."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2013

"I am 18 years old. I just found out I had rheumatoid arthritis, and I have been on Humira for 3 months. I have flare-ups every once in a while, but I do have to take Medrol along with it. It's a strong medicine, and it messed up my stomach and gives me heartburn also. I guess for me, Humira will take the 6 months it will to take effect, and till then, this winter will be the worst for me. Keeping a positive outlook on this, knowing I'm not the only one."

• dox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2015

"I have been living with RA for the past 8 years. I have it in my left foot and both wrists, moving to my knees. (lovely) @ 53? As everyone knows who is on the site, the pain for most of us is constant. Wake up with it still there if you want to go walking mid-afternoon. Dinner time, tired, don't feel like cooking. Tell your MD. They tell you about Humira.... All these great biogenics on the market, how good are they? Last Saturday, I ended up in the hospital overnight. Feeling heart racing. Sweating, body and mind feeling exhausted, can't move or even lift my hand. Has anybody got any of these symptoms while taking Humira? I welcome any feedback."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2013

"For ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis. I am 28 years old, and today was my first dose. They did two in one, and after 15 minutes, I felt an ease in pain and stiffness, but I probably won't feel the full effect for a couple of days. So far, so good. You have to work with medication. It's a 50/50 type of deal."

• RA ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 21, 2016

"I started Humira injectable twice a week in conjunction with Methotrexate and Mobic since March of this year with no side effects, but no felt benefits either. I had to stop due to surgery and restarted once weekly three weeks ago and been having severe joint pain since I restarted Humira, requiring a short course of cortisone. Resumed Mobic a week ago. Joint pain continues, and just haven't felt myself since I started Humira. The pain wakes me up at night, and I am just miserable. This is no quality of life. Thank you all for sharing your experiences, it is a comfort to know other people understand your symptoms and that you are not alone! I don't think this is the best medicine for me. :("

• Sou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2015

"I have taken my first injection four days ago, and after half a day with just a runny nose and headache, I have become very unwell with such bad backache and pain under my shoulder blade, temperature, and nightmares/depression. I am feeling I may have to stop before the next one. Has anyone out there felt like this after and weighed up the stiffness to severe new pains?"

• Mac...
• November 10, 2015

"I was on HUMIRA for three years after 14 years of methotrexate and a mix of other non-biological meds. HUMIRA was brilliant, however, it has recently stopped working so well, and my specialist is changing me to another anti-TNF biologic. I'm really sad and sorry to leave my HUMIRA behind. It gave me a great three years, the best I've had since I first got RA. I'll wait to see what the new med is like, fingers crossed."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2012

"It was a clearly effective drug. I started feeling better the week of the first injection. However, I had a very bizarre reaction involving a high, persistent fever for more than 3 days, swollen lymph nodes all over my body, hives, severe eye pain, and a dramatic drop in the number of white blood cells."

• EGa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 17, 2018

"I've been on Humira nearly a year now (I use the self-inject pens) for RA. Previously, I'd been on Prednisone, which helped the pain but had horrible side effects, and methotrexate, which didn't help and had horrible side effects. Humira has been a lifesaver. The shot itself definitely stings, especially in the thigh, but I went from constant pain, a severe limp, and inability to do much of anything to basically a slightly less flexible but otherwise normal able-bodied person. No side effects have yet appeared. I don't know how I managed without it for so long. It's not cheap, but if you make under a certain yearly income and you call the company, they'll work with you to make it affordable."