User Reviews for Humira Pen Crohn's-Ulc Colitis-Hidr Sup Starter subcutaneous

After six weeks i see little difference and been experiencing several side effects.Including dizy spells,headaches,and nausea...

I just started the pen injections i did four and then will do 2 in two weeks.The pens do sting!!But are easy to use!!I automatically felt drowsy and dizzy and slept for two hours after the treatment then felt a little better.Sinus congestion started and bad headache.I was well aware that these side effects could happen within the first 48 hours.i reccommend two days of rest!!The initial feeling i was instantly so drowsy it felt like i consumed a whole bottle of NyQuil.Im praying that this works in the long run!!Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with Crohns Disease in 2007, life at that time was very difficult constant stomach cramps, fever, fatigue, hospital stays, first Lialda helped control the symptons, but after being admitted to hospital and having a blood transfusion the Lialda stopped working, now I am on Humira, it has completely changed my life, I no longer get stomach cramps, I have more energy and can in moderation eat what I like. The initial shots were 4 and then 2 weeks after 2 shots and now its every 2 weeks. Initially I didn't numb the area with an ice pack and it did sting alot, but numbing the area really helps prior to the shot. I have found my arm to be less painful, plus I have a great partner who gives me the shot :) Living with Crohns has been very difficult especially for my partner, but now with Humira we can do all the things I wanted to do but was afraid to do so incase I needed the bathroom... :)Read More Read Less

complete remission of ulcer colon

I've been on Humira for about 1 year and it is working great, no flare ups other than the one I had while I had to be off of it due to Pneumonia (from the medicine), but I'm not hurting and my life is back to as normal as it can be. I was on Remicade for 6 years and it stopped working. It was either this or surgery, so glad it's working!

I have had crohns for a year and i had tried the remicade treatment and it did nothing for me and i tried the Humira and i was able to get off of preteson and have lost 30lbs since i have went off the steriods thanks to Humira

i have crohn's disease and have had surgery to remove a portion of my small intestine. i have been taking Humira for about 2 years now, the medicine seems to help, or slow down the effects, but i still have frequent bathroom trips and pain in abdomen. also the prefilled pen shots hurt very much!

I started using this drug when I was prego. it was the only thing that worked but after taking it for almost a year now i seem to be becoming use to the meds and they are not working as effectivly as before.

The reason why there is a latex allergy warning for this med is that the needle cover in the prefilled syringe contains rubber. If the patient has an allergy to latex, this could cause a reaction.

I was on 6mp at first which did not help at all. I started humira, and the first time ever, since I was diagnosed 9yrs , ALL of my labs were within normal limits. I feel that I have more energy and gaining weight. I can no longer eat what ever I want, and have my gut not absorb it. I am very RARELY having cramps, and can eat peanuts, popcorn and the other big no no's. I haven't had my colonoscopy yet to tell me oficially that it is helping, but i think it is.

i do not know at this time if the med is working for me i was told to wait 90 days i hope that it works i belive the risk of the med is worth it if it dose help me to have a better life

I wish that putting stars on this med wasn't required, my wife hasn't started it yet. Does any one know why there is a warning about latex for this med.

I have been on this medicine now for nearly two years and although I still hate giving myself a shot every two weeks I have to say it does work VERY WELL. I am nearly symptom free and can eat whatever I want with no backlash! the only thing i struggle with is keeping healthy. being a mom my kids bring home all kinds of "bugs" and i feel like i am always fighting some kind of cold. also to new users. the closer to room temperature the medicine is the less it burns going in...wish i knew that one sooner!Read More Read Less

I am starting the injections tomorrow..I am nervous mostly because they told me I need 6 injections the first day. I have not read any accounts on having to take that many to start. I'm am sick of having to take 9 pills a day for it and hope eventually I wont have to anymore. I will post back after I start taking the injections on a regular basis. I was happy to read some accounts of people having good results from it. I hope I can join you with positive results. Blessed BE!

I have been using Humira for less than a year. At first, I was uncomfortable giving myself and injection. But, in less than a week, I could tell that it was working. When I started, I iced the injection site, but now, I feel no need. If it is hurting, I reposition the needle and/or slow down the injection rate and that usually takes care of the pain or burning. I have had my colon removed because of Crohn's and this is a small price to pay in comparison. I do not regret the surgery, I'm alive, but, I do not want more.Read More Read Less

I had 4 the first day -2 the 15th day -so it is still new to me. yes it does burn, I have not seen any improvement in my chron's as yet-but I am hoping it will soon - its either that or surgery. The pen is very easy to use!

I take this drug, for psoriasis, chrons, and artritis.. I have tried everything and this drug seems to be working. I'm hoping to kill 3 birds with one stone..I take 1 shot every two weeks.. 40mg, I give it in my arms easier for me, but first i put ice on it and take out of refrig, about 15 min before, no burning when at room temp. I see alot of people take 4 injections why?? can anyone tell me

I suffer freom psoriasis, and chron's I just started this medication, Its seems to helping my skin and my chrons