Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Brand new to this list. I have been diagnosed with RA for four years now. I have been having flare ups more frequently lasting longer and longer. I saw my rheumatologist yesterday and have now been prescribed Humira in addition to methotrexate (dose lowered now because of Humira), and prednisone. I was taken off of azulfidine because of the Humira. The rheumatologist said yesterday that my joints did not look " too bad " and offered to prescribe pain medication (this is before he suggested Humira). When I asked about the number of flare ups I have been having vs. being controlled with my current medication regime, he suddenly changed to prescribing Humira. I am the only person in my family with RA so I was looking for some insight from others. I am flaring once to twice a month (last flare has not finished and I am on week three). My pain is traveling from joint to joint, one side to another. I feel like it has really effected by daily activities. I was wanting to hear from others who are on Humira.....what side effects have been experienced? what is the average length from start of medication to noticing its effectiveness? any advice/insight/suggestions? I don't feel as confident with my rheumatologist after yesterday's visit but I also hate the thought of trying to find another one. Thanks so much, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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