Humira for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 5)

• stella
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2021

"I've been on and off Humira and now I've been on it for a couple of months. It's not helping at all! I have to take pain pills to be able to move & help with all the pain I have all over. I'm looking into getting on something else"

• Kimbe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 30, 2023

"Started Idacio aka Humira a couple of years ago. It is 2023 so that means I must have started it in 2021 ish. It took away the pain for my RA and Spondylosis but now I have a completely swollen body and shortness of breath! My RA doc seems to think these symptoms have nothing to do with my RA or my Spondylosis Arthritis. He is sending me for an echocardiogram because he thinks maybe I am having heart issues but I have been to multiple tests already showing nothing. I also was in a Vancouver hospital in December for other issues and the doctor there found afib but then revoked that finding and said it was a mistake. I am very vocal when it comes to my health and the health of my family. I am also on sulfasalazine because I also had bad side effects from the methotrexate."

• JEC
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2020

"Humira was not safe for me. Was on methotrexate, but did not control RA well and kept having to have joint replacements. So prescribed Humira, first inection, was okay, did not see any effect, but was told it had to build up. Second injection the next week. The next morning I woke up in trouble! TERRIBLE..rash, facial mask, hives/itching, sores in mouth and throat /eyes. Taken off Humira and told I had a "lupus like" syndrome. Was on steroids for months as it stayed in my system for three months before the lupus episode was over. Humira said once it was out of my system, it would be okay (still get hives off and on). I believe it is likely, now reading literature, that PEG (those lipid nanoparticles) in the injection might have been a cause, but no one knows for sure. BAD drug in my case."

• trave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2017

"The drug did not work for me. I felt I was about to have a heart attack. I thought I was going to die. I was ready to call 911. I didn't realize it could have such an adverse effect on you. The doctor prescribed another drug which worked much better without giving me the feeling of an oncoming heart attack."

• Angie...
• June 1, 2015

"In response to Rick. I started Humira had good results. Then needed to come off it because I injured tendons in my foot. When I restarted Humira, I have not achieved the same results. My joints are red, swelled, and remain in a lot of pain."

• Dizzy...
• June 15, 2010

"I have been taking Humira for three months. In the beginning my pain worsened and I got one sinus infection after another. Now I seldom have infections, I think I am more careful.The pain in my hands and feet are much improved, and my elbows and shoulders are a little better. I also have Fibromyalgia so it's hard to distinguish what pain is from what. This week I am getting waves of dizziness that lasts for several hours at a time. I also have what feels like a tennis ball implanted in the back base of my skull. At least my hands and feet warm up quicker in the morning."

• Jules
• December 27, 2021

"Absolutely unexplainable, horrid, complications however after reading thru their warnings and drug interactions the experiences have everything to do with my prescribing rheumatologist being negligent and not the drug itself. I had many very severe side effects because despite fully knowing other conditions I was on, and even some meds with moderate interaction this should never have even been considered an even possible treatment for me. None of this was disclosed to me with the exception that I’d be more prone to infections however while it was made clear it really wasn’t explained well or as possibly serious as it could be. The one thing that had prompted me to even question my now fired rheumatologists was by using the drugs.com app I keep track of all my meds in and when I entered humira immediately a major health hazard indicated not just one warning but two. Both of which I know they were more than aware of. Coupled with the fact they were also negligent with my first medication."

• Tina
• April 27, 2017

"I am on plaqunil and the disease was progressing. My dr. (Whom I respect and value) recommended going on Humira. I gave myself the first injection and thought I had gotten my life back. I felt better almost instantly. Unfortunately eleven days later, I had a huge allergic reaction at the site of the injection and my entire body (head to toe) was covered in hives. I was in pain and very itchy for days. I had to discontinue the use of humira immediately and was put on steroids to calm everything down."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2022

"I took one dose of Humira via injection approximately 2 weeks ago. Within an hour of taking it, I felt agitated for no reason. Over the next few days, I had a full-blown psychotic episode. Never had I ever been diagnosed with Bipolar. As the weekend progressed and feeling absolutely out of control, angry, agitated and tearful, I sought the help of a psychiatrist. She immediately diagnosed me with Bipolar 2 and put me on a mood stabilizer. Now it’s possible that it had nothing to do with the Humira. I’ll never know. But I also won’t take another Humira injection. I just hope I find some relief at this point."

• Ashbu...
• May 5, 2016

"Using for a bout a year a fight to get it due to the cost. It's swings and roundabouts and at least I can work now but think I have become more argumentative. I think if I was a bit older I would not take it. Any one looking to take it don't let anyone put you off its different for everyone. P.S when my consultant said one of the side effects was hair loss think she was joking with me because last time I had a hair cut was in the 90's!"

• Thorn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 24, 2022

"I tried Humira and my knees got worse. The swelling would come and go especially when I ate high fat, but when I took Humira they stayed inflamed and would not bend. Sure enough after it was out of my system my knees started to straighten out, thank goodness. Low-fat and really nutritious diet with exercise like walking or stationery bike made a huge improvement. You have to keep the joints moving even if it hurts , if you can only move a little then move a little,THEN ADD to it and keep moving and make a plan. You can heal, low-fat , no oil, whole food and EXERCISE! God bless you!"

• Ndn
• September 19, 2016

"I have severe RA plus Psoriatic Arthritis plus Asthma plus osteoarthritis plus osteoporosis and I just turned 60. I have severe allergies to anti inflammatories and have had my RA for 30 years. Right now I am on Humara ( can't take methotrexate) and have been for 10 years. Humara really helped at one time but just doesn't work for me anymore. I am in an intense flair that just won't stop we tried Xeljan but my sensitive stomach said no more. I was glad to use the Humara even if I did hold my breath when it came to side effects, nothing major happened but I miss my thick hair."

• Megpalm
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2021

"Worked fantastic for my RA, but at only 23 there was no other reason besides this medication for sending me to the hospital for diverticulitis. Some doctors are sure that it was caused by the medication while my rheumatologist doesn’t think so. However I am still being switched to Cimzia."

• GTH
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 20, 2023

"Outstanding results with Humira. My symptoms with rheumatoid arthritis were debilitating. I had issues dressing, showering, etc. Methotrexate alone did not have any effect. Humira caused an immediate suppression of symptoms and within a month or so I was back to being ~normal. My rheumatologist was surprised, as he thought I may be a lifetime chronic pain case. I have been using Humira for just over 2 years now and I have no notable side effects. I use 1 40ml pen every other week."

• Cindb
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 23, 2022

"After 3 years of Humira for RA, and doing well I developed plaques on my legs and body! My head, arms etc. my gums turned bright red and bled while on it. After a biopsy on my leg it turned out to be a rare side effect of Humira . After I stopped the drug, the plaques went away and my gums returned to normal . No more bleeding . I can’t believe it took my docs so long to figure it out."

• Nan
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 21, 2022

"I have been on Humira for 9-12 months and have received excellent results. However, if your Humira Pen misfires and this happened to me three times, the company will do everything they can to blame the patient. I was given every excuse known to man for them to not replace it. They even said since I took the Humira pen out of the refrigerator the night before my injection that I had it out too long. When I read the information on the box out loud to them that it can be out for 14 days and still be used, they got off the phone and said they would have to call me back tomorrow. The next day, they then said, when is your next delivery of medication coming? I told them I just ordered a new one and it would be here in the next day. Their response was, well since you are getting the medication tomorrow we are not going to replace the three misfired Humira pens. Sooo they do not stand by their product when it misfires. I was out over $400 because the three pens did not dispense medication!!!!"

• Doris...
• January 24, 2022

"Today is the first time that I have had a side effect. I've been on it 5 months for RA I have a rash at the injection sight, and swelling burns a little too, just like a bee sting. But this doesn't bother me. I think I might not have left it out of refrig long enough, not stopping it for anything..Helps with my stiffness."

• Rebecca
• April 3, 2018

"My Dad took this medicine and he actually died. I know you won't publish this. "

• Hard...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 6, 2016

"I've had JRA since I was 2 years old. I started Humira 5 years ago. Worked great. Called it my miracle drug. Just this week I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. I suggest staying away from this product."

• MsMonie
• January 21, 2015

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

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2012

"This medicine has enabled me to continue working and living a more normal lifestyle."

• Louis...
• June 20, 2017

"I used Humira for 3 months, I felt much better but then got cancer (Hodgekins lymfoma) and TB."

• aloneyu
• March 24, 2015

"Don't let doctors give you ciprofloxacin or any fluoroquinolone antibiotics, while you are taking Humira."

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2011

"I have moderate to severe rheuamtoid and until I got on Humira I was unable to do much of anything. I was misdiagnosed for almost 2 years and since the first injection I've had great success. "

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2008

"It is the best drug. I have never been pain free like this. The cost is high, but I will figure that out. Thank you to whoever develped this drug. I am pain free."