Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 In a message dated 03/03/2004 21:04:06 Central Standard Time, xponder70@... writes: > > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me a > > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is > this > > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, > no > > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and it > > didn't do this. Help, Tawny > Tawny- I'm so concerned that it is a bad reaction to Humira. Please call your doc and have the service page him/her so you can verify if it is okay or if you need emergency treatment. Many of these biologics can cause anaphylaxis. Please let us know how you do. One phone call to the doc won't cost you anything, and better safe than sorry! Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Is it rash like? I didn't realize rash was a side effect until this week, but I give it to myself in the thigh and I've been having a rash a day or so after on my leg, and not necessarily the leg I gave the shot in. Then about a week ago (on Humira almost 2 months) I started getting a rash on my face! I hope it goes down and you get some information on what caused this reaction. I'll be thinking of you. Jennie > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me a > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is this > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, no > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and it > didn't do this. Help, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Jennie, It's not a rash it's just a big red circle around the injection area. It doesn't itch or anything. Hopefully, it will be better in the morning, hugs Tawny > > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me a > > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is > this > > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, > no > > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and it > > didn't do this. Help, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I found this on the Humira site: " What are the more common side effects with HUMIRA? Many patients experience a reaction where the injection was given. These reactions are usually mild and include redness, rash, swelling, itching or bruising. Usually, the rash will go away within a few days. If the skin around the area where you injected HUMIRA still hurts or is swollen, try using a towel soaked with cold water on the injection site. If you have pain, redness or swelling around the injection site that doesn't go away within a few days or gets worse, call your doctor right away. Other side effects are upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headache and nausea. " http://www.humira.com/hu/hustore/cgi- bin/ProdSubEV_Cat_205037_NavRoot_205033_NavID_301.htm It's hard to tell if their description covers redness and swelling the size of an apple though... Jennie > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me a > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is this > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, no > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and it > didn't do this. Help, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Good morning Jennie,....I looked up the info last night, and I tried a cold towel, it didn't work at all. It's about the size of a grapefruit now. I called the doctor, and if it's not any better I can go in Monday. I was trying to watch that movie last night " Kingdom Hospital " but I got real nauseaed, and went to bed. I was on Wellbutrin(150mg) for two weeks, and then went to (300mg), yesterday, and I'm thinking maybe that's why I got sick at my stomach. Thanks so much for caring, I will keep you informed, Tawny > > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me a > > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is > this > > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, > no > > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and it > > didn't do this. Help, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I’ve been warned about the injection site reaction, but I haven’t had it personally. I have had a kind of low level sinus problem, though. Has anyone had cognitive – emotional effects from Humira? I felt odd a day after my first injection, and haven’t felt “myself” since. I can’t find a thing to pin it to the Humira, but it gets worse after my injection for 3 or 4 days. The antidepressant isn’t even making much difference yet. Hugs, Carol in FL [ ] Re: Humira users,.... Jennie, It's not a rash it's just a big red circle around the injection area. It doesn't itch or anything. Hopefully, it will be better in the morning, hugs Tawny > > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me a > > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is > this > > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, > no > > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and it > > didn't do this. Help, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Carol,...I haven't really had any emotional effects with the humira. I really haven't noticed much of anything while taking it, until the problem yesterday at the injection site. That is really kind of strange, if it keeps happening I would talk to the doctor about it. Take care of yourself, Tawny > > > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me > a > > > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is > > this > > > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, > > no > > > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and > it > > > didn't do this. Help, Tawny > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I haven't felt any emotional effects from Humira (been taking it about 7 weeks). I have just had a rash on my legs (a little itchy but goes away fast) and my little face (ugh!). I do notice that I feel best the second day after the injection, and the pain and fatigue is worse the last three days before the next injection. If your emotional change was immediately after taking it though, I would assume it's related. Jennie > > > I took my Humira injection in the stomach today. It is given me > a > > > fit, it's red and swelling. It's about the size of an apple. Is > > this > > > normal? Usually I take it in the thigh, and it's not a problem, > > no > > > side effects at all. I took it in the stomach once before, and > it > > > didn't do this. Help, Tawny > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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