Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 My son has taken it for nearly two months now and has not experienced any side effects. He does, however, have some breakthrough symptoms a few days prior to the next dosage so he might need to take the injection every 12 days vs. every 14 days. Other than that, he feels it is working for him. Good luck > > For those of you with children taking humira, can you tell me if you've noticed any side > effects and when they seem to appear? Andy's had 2 shots now, and he's really noticed a > difference in his arthritis (not sure mom and dad have seen a big improvement, but glad he > has). He seems to get severe headaches and starts getting moody on the 4th day following > the shot. This seems to last a few days and then be ok again. Not sure if he's just tired from a > long week or if it is the humira or something else. > > Thanks for your help and see you in California! > > > (Andy, 10, psoriatic) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 My daughter age 3, started on Humira October 1, 2007 and has been taking it ever since 2x a month. Sometimes more tired day after taking shot. Has not helped her middle finger JIA. Keeps her knee in good shape. Has put her in a medicated remission with uveitis. All this took but 3 injections!! Good luck! Cheri Re: Humira side effects My son has taken it for nearly two months now and has not experienced any side effects. He does, however, have some breakthrough symptoms a few days prior to the next dosage so he might need to take the injection every 12 days vs. every 14 days. Other than that, he feels it is working for him. Good luck > > For those of you with children taking humira, can you tell me if you've noticed any side > effects and when they seem to appear? Andy's had 2 shots now, and he's really noticed a > difference in his arthritis (not sure mom and dad have seen a big improvement, but glad he > has). He seems to get severe headaches and starts getting moody on the 4th day following > the shot. This seems to last a few days and then be ok again. Not sure if he's just tired from a > long week or if it is the humira or something else. > > Thanks for your help and see you in California! > > > (Andy, 10, psoriatic) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I've been on Humira 6 weeks now (once every two weeks) and it is doing wonders for me. I've been able to go out for walks with my husband again (something I desperately missed since being diagnosed). But I have noticed something odd. Two days or so before I'm due to take Humira again I feel as if I've got allergies coming on (and I am allergic to dust mites and some tree pollen as well as leaf molds). I get runny eyes & nose, sore throat, etc. I generally feel as if I've got allergies or a cold for up to three days after taking Humira. This has happened each time so far. I plan to mention it to my rheumy when I next see him, but was wondering if anyone else experiences this? If it was just after taking Humira, I'd assume it was a genuine cold and skip a week. But because it's before *and* after, I'm not sure what to make of it. Should I skip a week and see if there's any change? Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Debbie, I've noticed since being on Humira my allergies are much better. Studies have shown that immunosuppressive treatments can reduce allergic reactions. Is it possible what you are experiencing is a side benefit of the Humira to reduce your allergic reactions? Then as you reach the time for another dose, your allergies return because the amount of the biologic in your system is at it's lowest? Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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