Humira for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 3)

• 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."

• jayAll
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2015

"Humira lowered my immunity to where I suddenly got severe pneumonia that spread very fast. I had never had lung problems before this happened. After 2 weeks in hospital with all different kinds of antibiotics and antifungal and drained fluid from the lung, I started to get better.This was after stopping the Humira first day in the hospital. Now have scarred lung and cold to show for it. I will not be going back on it!"

• In...
• November 30, 2015

"Began experiencing rheumatoid arthritis in Spring of 2014. Was put on methotrexate and Humira. The arthritis was affecting my wrists, hands and fingers with severe pain, with some additional pain to both knees, ankles, feet and toes. At 52 years of age the debilitating pain was not acceptable. Almost immediate relief from pain was achieved with these medications, but the side effects began. Yeast infections, skin rashes, etc. Quit both meds in December 2014. The severe pain in both hands has returned. Have an appointment in January 2016 with a new rheumatologist for a second opinion for treatment. For those with allergies and sinus infections, try eating some raw local honey each day. Eating honey has taken headaches away for me."

• Humira...
• May 6, 2016

"I was put on to Humira after trying DMARDs that just wouldn't control my RA which went to being severe in a very short space of time from first diagnosis. I have now been on the drug together with 10mg methotraxate for 2 years and haven't looked back. When I think back to being in so much pain that I couldn't get out of bed and had to have my husband help me climb the stairs there is no comparison. Now I exercise 3 times a week and am able to work without being constantly off ill. I did take shingles last year which wasn't very pleasant but other than that I haven't had any other side effects thankfully. I feel like I've been given my life back."

• Chuco
• February 12, 2017

"I'm 47 years old and I was recently diagnosed with RA. I was very reluctant about taking this medicine after reading all the possible side effects. But I have to say that this medication change my life. The day after the first shot I felt a little worse. But after that I be feeling great no pain no side effects. I guess everybody is different. Good luck."

• PinkCat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2017

"Diagnosed with RA 2014 started with methotrexate and low dose prednisone. 46yrs. Had other medical cond and taken of meds for approx 1 1/2 years. Placed back on meth/pred in 2016. Started humira Feb 2017 weekly shot and taken off meth/pred. Then went to humira every other week and placed back on meth/pred. Now humira every other week only. Then informed my RA was being managed and taken off meth/pred once again. It is now June and I feel terrible. My hands are killing me. They feel like they are on fire/placed in a press/hot/cold/a sleep/etc. My feet are starting to hurt a lot and my knees too. I am so so tired. I can sleep constantly. I feel like I have the flu daily with a cough and congestion. Making another doctors appointment. "

• lanaf...
• February 28, 2008

"Excellent drug for me..My illness was mis-diagnosed thus when it came to use the meds for controlling the disease either had mild to severe allergic reaction, or broke thru the meds within a year 1/2..I am in 3rd stage RA..Drugs like humira were out of reach for those of us in the moderate to severe stage due to cost..Humira is my last resort..It helps me tremendously.."

• Bosh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2019

"Diagnosed with RA at 22yrs. Started with Plaquenil, it helped for a year then we added methotrexate. Took some time to get the dose right due to nausea. That combo helped for about 2 years. Then added Enbrel. Added Meloxicam. Prednisone as needed for the worst flareups. After serious ulcers I stopped the meloxicam and prednisone as they both increase changes of getting ulcers. Enbrel only worked for 1.5yrs. Just switched to Humira, still taking plaquenil and methotrexate. I prefer the syringes to the pens. Some relief in the first week, hoping it works for more than a year or two. Many illnesses due to the compromised immune system, and extreme fatigue, but my RA is so severe I am fully disabled without these meds. I hope I can find one that will last a little longer. With the Humira support card, I have not had to pay for this drug."

• cknud...
• May 27, 2011

"This is the second time I have started Humira (three weeks ago). It gave me great relief the first time around but I was forced to quit due to a change in insurance. In the four months I was off Humira my inflammation and pain accelerated. I worked with my Doctor, COBRA provider and Humira customer service to be reinstated. I have been on it now for a month one injection every two weeks. I find the auto injector easy to use and safer than a syringe. I have found that sinus infections can be reduced by the use of mupirocin ointment in my nostril once a day and by using the NeilMed sinus rinse every night."

• Rick...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 31, 2015

"On Humira approx 4-5 yrs now. I understand the risk of your immune system being compromised however the relief I receive outweighs in my mind that risk. I am overall a healthy and active individual. I'm 56. I take Methotrexate in combination with the Humira. Early January 2015 I had a knee replacement. Successful surgery. I needed to be off the Humira for more than 2 months due to that. during that time I had major flareups. I've been injecting again with the humira pen , 3x in 3 weeks...it's not yet working again....Has anyone experienced this being off of it for a few months and then starting up and the humira being non-effective? I'd be interested to know. I'm at the point to ask my Rheum what gives? Diff treatment options?"

• imjus...
• June 10, 2016

"For Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnosed since 2011, nothing works well. Till I am allowed Humira 40MG. pen + 20 mg. of Methotrexate every 2 weeks. Humira works over night, none of the side effects. I am back to my perfect self again. Now I am waiting for another shoe to drop; medications stop working, insurance stop covering, liver funk out etc."

• Anonymous
• July 24, 2008

"The medicine has given my mother a new lease on life. After trying many medicines, Humira has given her better mobility and alot of less pain [she refers to it as discomfort or stiffness] . Also, kudos to the company for recently my mother had trouble with the pharmacy and when she contacted the company they arranged for her to received it through a pharmacy in another town and delivered to her by UPS. They took care of everything for her. Thanks on her behalf."

• RA...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2017

"Thought this was my miracle cure for extreme RA. Nothing else seemed to work and was having trouble walking and functioning. One shot and things started returning to normal, it was wonderful to have no pain. Until the first round of A FIB. Hospitalized, then atrial flutter. Hospitalized. Then the fainting and rapid heartbeat...220! Hospitalized. Woke up one night and could not breathe...diagnosed with pneumonia. Hospitalised. The pulmonologist revised diagnosis to pulmonary fibrosis with scarring on lungs. 5 months later, still coughing and using nebulizer. Stopped this medicine and can breathe again. RA returned, but I'm alive. Stay away from Humira."

• Daisy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 9, 2015

"I have been taking Humira for 2 years now. I have had RA since 2008. No one in my family has had RA. I noticed the first week of taking Humira that my pain and swelling was gone. I do get the sinus infections and dry skin on my feet. I am SO happy not having as much pain. I can live with the infections or dry feet."

• Anonymous
• March 14, 2012

"After many years on Imuran my rheumatoid arthritis was no longer controlled. I was in terrible pain for months. About three days after my first Humira injection I felt amazing. Didn't realize how bad the pain had been for so long. Then I had a setback. I was taking Imuran with the Humira and ran out of Imuran for three days. All the pain returned. I didn't go back to being pain free after that and some symptoms returned. My doctor switched me to Humira biweekly and injections of methotrexate weekly. Pain again subsided. I have had an itchy, puffy reaction at the site of Humira injections. Now after 3 or 4 shots I have horribly itchy, watery, burning eyes. Not sure if this is some kind of allergic indication."

• CBano
• January 28, 2019

"18 yrs old; diagnosed with JRA in Jan. 2018. Take 6 pills of Methotrexate every week, one Humira shot every 2 weeks. Not the healthiest eater, notice when I do eat healthy major differences in effects. Take medications every Saturday night to sleep off pain. When I didn't care about diet I felt extreme effects of a headache and pain in the stomach. Noticed that if I eat a lot of food that day my effects aren't bad. Watch your diet !! With Humira the first few months I noticed pain went away. Was so happy, now I think that it isn't helping anymore. Feet still ache because of cold weather but the first few months I had no pain. I read reviews and the mention of tinnitus comes a lot. I thought ears may ring/hum because wearing earbuds but starting to believe that it may be caused by Humira. My doc told me I may need to take another med or Humira every week. After one year I shouldn't be given more medication but instead see improvements."

• Minette
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2018

"Absolutely terrible drug!!! Felt worse than ever so many side effects, but rheumatologist kept adding anti inflammatories. Then prednisone, then Targin plus tablets to protect my stomach. Back pains put me in hospital and she still wouldn't do anything. Kept telling I have to wait three months. Injections stung bad and bruised badly. Not even worth one star, don’t bother with this toxic drug."

• sAV
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 3, 2022

"I have been on Humira ever since it was available in the US. I am also taking Methotrexate. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis and Uveitis but ever since I have been on this combination, I have been problem free!!! I have pictures to prove how much I suffered before - huge inflamed knees, itching rush on half the body."

• Anonymous
• January 16, 2009

"I have Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis as well as uvitus as a result of the arthritis. I'm 13 years old and I've been using Humira for the past six months. I'm using Humira to try to control both the pain and the eye disease. This drug is pretty much the last option for me, and it is thankfully working. I hope that Humira will continue to work and that I won't have side effects like I did with just about everything else. I'm glad that something is finally working."

• Di Di
• January 17, 2014

"Been on this for almost 10 yrs. I now have frequent sinus headaches that are difficult to clear. Am fatigued but able to function well on this medicine, but now have stomach pain and also use methyprednisolone. Also vasculitis has appeared in ankle, and here to stay. I plan to stop and start Sulfalazine EC to take it's place as a DMARD, at least. An old case of psoriasis appeared after my 4th year but left entirely after 3 years. On my feet, and utterly painful."

• Azif
• March 31, 2017

"I'm a 69 yr old woman with seronegative RA - hence it took a long time for a diagnosis. Many rheumatologists do not understand that you can be seronegative & have RA. Sad. After several years of anti inflammatory drugs & cortisone I was prescribed Humira. Took about 2 months & wow! Not so much pain relief but having so much less fatigue. As I live in Australia my experience with obtaining the drug is different to the US. My rheumatologist makes application through the federal government after other drugs have failed & they heavily subsidise. Thus far no obvious side effects. However, reading other's comments I wonder about the flushes at night - never had them as a menopausal symptom...... Wish you all the best in managing RA"

• Kelso
• September 9, 2015

"I've had RA for 16yr (I'm 49yr)....I'm currently on Methotrexate (5 pills wkly) and Humira. In the past 10mo I've had shingles twice so I had to go off of it so that I could get the shingles vaccine. I definately missed taking it and have suffered a bit. I just started back up and am looking forward to it kicking in! It works wonders for me....**altho I will say that whenever I travel south (TN), I forget I even have arthritis....climate matters..."

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2011

"I tried many drug combinations prior to using Humira, and nothing worked. After my second dose of Humira I noticed the inflammation subside and was virtually pain-free for the first time in years. Very little side effect most of the time, but did have much more occurrence of pharyngitis on this medicine."

• Saman...
• January 22, 2016

"RA for 10 yrs, injecting 25mg of MTX for couple of years after having too many s/effects on oral MTX. Then getting flares and not well controlled on MTX so started on Humira, injected fortnightly and remaining on MTX. No major side effects. But not benefit. Nothing. Nada. No relief from symptoms at all. Rheumatologist took me off it and now probably going to start on Enbrel. Apparently I sit in the 1/3 of people for whom there is no benefit. Hoping Embrel will work because I'm over it. It's no life."

• UC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2018

"2015 diagnosis of UC & RA. Methotrexate was silently killing my liver. Canasa is a waste of time except at night during a flare. Sulfasalazine & Humira combo is working. No rashes. Skipped 2 doses when I had a cold. Humira has a half life of 82 days and took 90 days to begin working. I swim 2/3 days a week with Masters, my BP good. Exercise is difficult but work well with the meds. Took trazadone for the first year for anxiety. Overall Humira seems good but there are other choices"