Humira and Fatigue: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Aun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

For Plaque Psoriasis "Humira is awful stuff. Muscle and joint pain when I never had it before. Upper respiratory infections that won’t clear up. Bruising-like big bruises that have no specific cause. Caused breakouts/flare-ups. Fatigue. And this happened consistently every time I would do an injection. This last injection time the upper respiratory infection started on December 19th, and I still have it on New Year’s Eve. I wouldn’t recommend this med to anyone. The only upside is the Humira people are very nice and helpful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2012

For Behcet's Disease "I'm in the early phase of using this medicine. If you don't have insurance coverage, it's extremely expensive (about $2,100.00 a month) for two injections! I was skeptical at first, but I am now on my 5th injection and can honestly say I have almost no pain in my joints. I noticed improvement after the 4th or 5th week (2nd injection). It hasn't improved my energy level, mouth ulcers, or vision issues, but the joint pain relief is awesome! I can finally open a jar, turn on a faucet, and comb my hair without any pain. I am still taking Plaquenil, Colcrys, and Prednisone, but no pain medicines!"

• wor...
• October 26, 2016

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Have been on Humira for 2 months. Discontinued Endicort as MRI showed it was not working, although I felt good. Within weeks, got very sick again with fatigue, joint pain, and abdominal pain. I had to go off work. Gastro doctor prescribed prednisone for 5 weeks to buy me more time for the Humira to start working, which was very effective for the pain. Have just finished the prednisone 5 days ago, so am waiting for my Crohn's symptoms to return. So far, so good, but my energy level is low."

• Kar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 24, 2021

For Ulcerative Colitis "I have been on Humira 40 mg every other week for approx 6 months. My TNF is still high, and I am in the midst of a horrible, painful bout with UC. And of course, my gastroenterologist is on vacation this week, and no one is on call for her. I have to say that Humira has not helped me at all, and this bout is very painful. I cannot eat and have limited drinks. Water hits hard. I have been sipping on Coke with fresh lemon in it. Does anyone else have this issue when their UC is full-blown? Not able to eat, fatigue, acute abdominal pain, and passing a lot of mucus. I am at my wit's end. Any help?"

• MsM...
• January 21, 2015

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Not completely pain-free and stiff-joint free. But the fatigue is awful. 5 injections so far, and I can sleep all day if my family didn't need me. Very lethargic and drained."

• Ako...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2020

For Ulcerative Colitis "I used for 6 weeks of Humira (all 7 injections) for no improvement in my ulcerative colitis. Bad side effects: fatigue, burning skin, so very uncomfortable for weeks."