Re: weight gain and Biologic DMARDS

May 1, 2004

Toni, I will ask on my next visit to the rheumy. One of the side

effects with the Humira are swollen face, so I will find out. I can

deal with it, if it helps the RA, and it's not harmful.

It don't say anything about weight gain, so just my terrible eating

habits, lol

I am keeping you in my prayers friend for your coming up surgery. I

am so happy for you Toni, take care Tawny

> Tawny,

>

> I have been on Enbrel for a long time now and no I do not notice a

weight

> gain, swelling or rash. You have Lupus too. Could the Humira be

irritating your

> lupus causing a rash? I don't really know but maybe that is a

question for

> you rheumy doc.

>

> Toni

>

> In a message dated 5/1/04 6:41:33 PM Central Daylight Time,

> writes:

>

> > I am just curious about the (BRM's)meds, if anyone has noticed a

> > weight gain, or a different appearance? I am on the Humira, and

I

> > have noticed a weight gain, and I have been watching my weight.

> > Also, my face always looks swollen, and after the injection my

face

> > is reddish with a rash. Take care, Tawny

> >

>

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