Humira for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Gogo
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 1, 2019

"It seems like it is helping! When I tried to cut down to an injection once every three weeks my symptoms seemed to increase. Consequently, I went back to injecting once every two weeks. I am also on leflunomide, Low dose naltrexone And eat healthy."

• JAll
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2015

"I had exactly the same experience with humira as JayAll did on April 8th 2015.Two weeks in hospital with pneumonia that spread fast,drained lung fluid,scarred lung and now copd.I had no lung problems in the past.Still on methotrexate and now on otezla flares and pain still here, but doc wants me to try it for four months"

• MARY
• February 28, 2011

"I have to take the injection once a week. This medication drastically changed my condition from bad to great in March 2004. I am stable most of the time and to consider what my life would be like. The progress of the damage is very slow and that I appreciate fact."

• SCano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2017

"I'm 48 year old female and I've had arthritis and fibromyalgia since 2008. Have tried many medications which am allergic to most. I have also been diagnosed with RA recently. My mother has it so probably got passed to me. I've been on steroids and muscle relaxes they help me with no side effects. My rheumatologist just put me on humira. I've givign myself 4 injection praying for some relief. But I am actually feeling worse. Doc says it's just my body getting worse but I'm thinking my body doesn't like the medication. I'm going to give it 3 more months of I don't get to feeling worse. Was really counting on this medication to help me."

• Gulli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2018

"I was using Humira in conjunction with Methotrexate. Both meds were working marvellously, but out of the blue I became sick after each dose of both medications. RA dr took me off the Methotrexate, and it was awhile before restarting Humira. I’ve had 3 injections with no signs of relief, which was significantly different from before. Very discouraged & scared."

• George...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 28, 2019

"Went on Humira in 2004 for 8 years, no side effects. RA went into remission for 4-5 years. Went back on it in July 2019 along with methotrexate. Worked for roughly 10 days at biweekly dose. Recently started weekly, hope to wean off the methotrexate. I apply ice to the injection site for 10 mins after. Headache after, gone the next morning"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2015

"I have been on Humira since January and my pain is worse, especially in my upper extremities. I was told at the time I started Humira that my Thyroid levels were too low (Hashimoto disease). The doctor upped thyroid meds at that time I am wondering if perhaps that is playing a roll in my RA not improving. It is hard to be patient when in pain."

• Mikei...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 9, 2022

"I stayed away from this medication for two years for fear of cancer. However, after only one day on Humira my symptoms improved dramatically - to the point that I feel as good as I felt before contracting RA at 55. Now I swim, lift weights, travel, and enjoy all the activities that make life enjoyable. I was foolish to wait 2 years before starting a biologic. The older drugs (methotrexate, and others did not work for me) Humira gave me my life back. I also take about 10 milligrams a week of Methotrexate to prevent antibodies from making Humira ineffective. No side effects other than a pain free life."

• FamG
• August 1, 2016

""I've been taking humira for over 8 years for severe rheumatoid arthritis. One 40 mg pen shot every 2 weeks. It's worked wonders on my arthritis. I love it cause no methotrexate Or plaquenil . Some side effects like cold sores like three times a year. After all this years, its effects started to slow down, so my Dr switch me to another new drug Xeli and OMG suffered horrible side effects. I went back to my Dr who got me back on Humira. Again, My life is back to almost normal and when pain kind of appears I take prednisone 5mg for around a week that stops it. I won't leave Humira at less it doesn't work that all. The other drug that I took by mouth everyday for three months almost destroyed my stomach. This is inyected every two weeks."

• Rheum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2016

"After shot #1 I felt great. After shot # 2 I felt like I was having an RA flare. The night of shot #3 I felt like I might have the start of the flu. Within 2 days I had high fever, chills, teeth chattering. All my joints were in extreme pain, could not stand, felt dehydrated. Could hear my heart beat and blood whooshing in my ears. If this happens to you call 911. I took several Vitamin C & my husband helped me drink water while waiting for ambulance. I had blood poisoning due to an infected tooth ( did not realize I had a tooth problem until I was violently sick ) Your Dr will try to convince you to take these shots. Abbvie the makers of humira are marketing this to stock brokers. I think my dr. Must own stock in Abbvie / Humira. Beware!"

• Hum...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 25, 2016

"Denny 56, very happy to hear it is helping you and your doing better.From my experience please watch your breathing and night sweats very closely.Get checked out asap if these happen to you.This is how all my problems started.Just trying to help with a heads up on this, and I hope it works out for you. Another 50 something male with RA."

• Hum...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 21, 2016

"I had exactly the same thing happen to me as jayall and jall did.No breathing problems or skin problems prior, but on my seventh injection I got deathly ill with pneumonia,2 weeks in hospital with different antibiotics and antifungal. Had lung fluid drained , now have scar tissue and copd and psoriasis.Was and still on methotrexate and plaqunil and Orencia IV now.Joint pain not better after six months IV ,just upped IV dosage hoping for some relief. Humira Made things extremely worse for me but may work for others."

• UTEP
• February 17, 2016

"2006 tested positive for R.A with low symptoms. Started with methotrexate for 8 years along with 1 tablet of folic acid - no problems. Sept 2014 R.A. advances to severe symptoms and specialist removes medication due to effecting the liver. Primary doctor suggests using Embrel. Used it for 6 months - no improvement. Switch to Humira and worked for one month. Severe symptoms are in feet, hands and neck. Inflammation are the main reasons that these areas are effected more often. Hopefully the is something else in pill form. Shots are painful and do nothing for me."

• Giana
• July 19, 2010

"I am on Humira for ten weeks now and notice a huge improvement in my energy levels. I just discovered today my blood pressure is high don't know if it's connected but never had a problem in the past. I think it's great I can now go for a decent walk without being in agony, am still worried about long term effects. The injection is nothing - always leave out for half an hour beforehand. I am one of the lucky ones as in Ireland the state covers most of cost for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and I was only diagnosed about a year ago."

• Fordo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2015

"In my case it has slowed down the RA but it has not been a cure all. Burns like hades for about 3-5 minuts after the injection. Started on Orencia, then Cimzia, now Humira. Also on Arava as I do not tolerate MT well."

• lucky...
• October 25, 2008

"I have suffered with Chronic Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis since age of 2. I'm now 44. In the past 15 years I have been in severe pain. I have tried every drug under the sun, but since taking Humira I have not had to take my other Dmards; I feel great. "

• Anonymous
• May 29, 2009

"My wife has had rheumatoid arthritis for the past 30 years. This is the only drug that treats the root cause and not the symptoms. In only a short time she has seen a remarkable improvement. In Canada you need to go thought a lengthy approval process to have this drug covered under insurance. It is expensive, but it works. Hopefully the cost will come down as it is proven out and more people start to use it. "

• Phil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2017

"Humira is the third medicine from this group that I have taken the other two being Enbrel and Cimzia. It is fair to say that for me it has also been the best, but unfortunately I am going to have to stop taking it for the following. Initially I had minor but long lasting mild headache on day of taking, this was followed by a urinary infection possibly caused by the Humira but the reason I must stop is that I now have tinnitus. This was mild hissing at first so I tolerated it, but now and after each injection it gets measurably worse. So me and Humira must regrettably part company, a great shame because it did/does make a very large improvement to my R. A."

• SF525
• June 3, 2017

"I took methotrexate for a while without much benefit. Once I started the Humira in combination with methotrexate, I noticed a huge change. I didn't have any pain or stiffness. It has been great! I haven't had any side effects. Just make sure you double check your prescription, once I accidentally got the syringes instead of the pens. Oops! The syringes are much more difficult."

• drago...
• October 1, 2010

"I could not tell that Humira did a lot to improve my RA. It may have slowed the condition/symptoms down some, but in no way did it stop my condition. I realize Humira is not a cure, it just didn't do a lot for me. I had no obvious side effects though."

• Melay...
• April 19, 2016

"I've been humira for around six months. Here lately I've noticed a rash that itches super bad. It started on my face where my left side of face was swollen and hard with itching bad. Please if anyone has had this happen please let me know. 4/17/16."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 28, 2017

"RA and UC. Injection is awful, painful and leaves horrific rash and brusing. On Humira RA has not improved in fact gotten worse. Literally had to get a depo and toradal injection today for bad inflammation and excruciating joint pain. The nausea is beyond manageable, and the headaches! Side effects are killing me. I really wish I could upload pics of my injection sites."

• C-C-1...
• June 23, 2009

"I have taken Humira for the past 3 years for Rheumatoid Arthritis and recently we discovered it is also useful for Crohn's disease (which I also have). It does work, but unfortunately I get recurrent sinus infections and have to stop taking the drug while on antibiotics. I have also had an accident at work and have had some surgeries. I've had to interrupt taking the drug due to the surgeries as well (bone fusions). It takes a couple of months to get in your system, but as soon as it does (if you can stay healthy and infection free) it is wonderful. My only concern is the cost and the long term side effects. "

• PhxBarb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2022

"I have had 3 injections so far and am going to quit. The last one was yesterday. My reason for quitting is that I sense I am getting depressed, even though I take antidepressants and have for years. This seems to interact with the meds I already take, and I don't like the way I feel. It certainly helps the RA; my hands are so much better. But I would rather have my mental and emotional health back."

• Kathy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 16, 2022

"I have been on Humira since 2007, 14 years and 4 months. It took over 2 years for me to be diagnosed with RA. I went from a jogger, hiker, waterskier to someone who could barely walk from my car into my office building, needed both hands to turn my car key in the ignition due to pain, swollen and painful fingers and feet. Felt like I hardly had a life. After 6 months on Methotrexate, my doctor put me on Humira. Within a few months I was back to running, hiking in the mountains, and water-skiing- I had my life back! I am rarely ill, and have only had one bad sinus infection in the years on Humira. It's worked very well for me."