> Henry, I have Psoriatic Arthritis (PA) and have been on Humira for a
> couple of years now. I started out on MTX alone, but it didn't help
> with the arthritis symptoms (sure cleared my Psoriasis, though!), so
> my rheumatologist put me on Humira in combination with MTX for a while
> & then took me off the MTX & kept the Humira. My treatment has been
> very successful. The Humira has stopped the progression of my PA
> cold. I take one injection every other week. In my experience, it is
> better to let the medicine warm up to room temperature before
> injecting it, as it has a tendency to burn going in.
>
> The side effects I've experienced have been pretty mild. Sometimes I
> will get a bruise at the injection site. About 8-10 hours after the
> injection, I feel sort of run down, like I am coming down with a
> cold. (I have always believed that was my immune system getting
> knocked out by the medicine.) I take my shot right before bed so I
> can sleep through the worst of the run-down symptoms.
>
> Let me know if you have any other questions.
>
> Shannon
Hi Shannon and all,
a couple more questions,if I may,.
How soon after the first injection did you notice any change? (relief).
Did
you stop your other medications immediately?
What was your experience?
My Medications being: Prednisone, Piroxicam, Diprosone ointment (for
Psoriasis).Eye drops for Iritis.
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