User Reviews for Humira subcutaneous

I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in Oct. 2005. I was still having problems and went through every medication and nothing helped. Started remicade and was semi-sucessful. Started Humira on Aug. 14, 2008 and have only had 2 flare ups since which is a tremendus change. The first 4 shots are scary and hurt a little but the trick is to let them sit out for 20 mins to get to room temp. The needle doesnt hurt but the med going in does. And i have had no site reactions either. Its a really small needle. I have been afraid of shots my whole life and never expected I would do this to myself every other week but IT IS WORTH IT!!!! I have more energy and hardly ever hurt. I can eat pretty much anything now. Humira has given me my life back!!!Read More Read Less

Enbrel failed to control my psoriasis after 2 yrs and started Humira. Helped clear some areas not others after 4 months. Continuing to use with hopes of additional positive results. Need to leave Humira out of fridge 30 minutes before use and ice area or very painful injections. Not controlling arthritis as well as Enbrel.

I'm 43, have w/mostly seronegative (high CRP only) RA (diag. 1.5 yrs ago, pain 5.5 yrs). Used plaquenil, MTX injections, and Enbrel before Humira. Was on Celebrex, switching now to Mobic, but might switch back (have to take daily Prilosec with Celebrex as I had heartburn for 1st time in my life). Nothing worked to feel better, but the blood work is slowly showing improvement. (Except on MTX, which RAISED my CRP and made me feel out of breath.) I've done 5 Humira shots so far (biweekly). Humira pen is a nightmare compared to Enbrel pen. With Enbrel, you had two clicks: one to let you know you've started (the button worked when you pressed it), and one to tell you (oh, joy!) it was over. Humira doesn't have the 2nd click, so since I inject in my thigh, how am I supposed to see the window turn yellow? Of course on the DVD, they show injection into the stomach, which is not an option for me. I hate having to depend on my husband to be a part of this, but he has to sit by me and watch the stupid window. (His life has already been turned upside down by my RA!) I also think the Humira pen is more painful than Enbrel while injecting. And it's weird that it REALLY hurts when I put the gauze on with Humira, never w/Enbrel. I hate that with Enbrel, I flattened out my skin to inject; with Humira, I have to plump it up (not easy with all of our hands!). Nevertheless, I would happy to do ANY injection since all I've done (incl. MTX) are not anywhere as painful as my knees are 95% of every day. All of the drugs have been completely ineffective for me, and thankfully, besides the out-of-breath MTX, no side effects besides bruising (both) and mild swelling (Humira). Celebrex improved my life so that, even though I can't leave the house to walk anywhere, I could stand and cook, etc. I was told by my rheumie that I will go to Orencia next - going to try 1-2 more months (total of 3-4). He said I'd skip Remicade since it & Humira are closely related.Read More Read Less

I've had RA since I was 21 (I'm 36, now). Humira does give a little relief, but not enough to make life enjoyable again. The fatigue, flu-like feeling, stomach aches, swelling, joint pain, etc. are all still there. I've tried all of the medications available for RA, and none have worked with any better results. I did come back to Humira, because the side-effects were less with Humira than any other drug. Right now, I only take Humira - nothing with it (like Methotrexate or Arava) mainly because of the side-effects and the fact that they just make me feel worse, not better. All in all, Humira is better than anything else available; it's just not a cure-all. I also must say that taking Humira DID NOT prevent me from having multiple surgeries, so slowing joint damage - I'm not convinced of.Read More Read Less

I have been taking Humira for a few years now. I have arthritis, but not rheumatoid. Anyhow, my rhuematologist tried several different meds, but nothing was working. I am a 47yr. old Police Officer, and could not pick up a gallon of Milk. My wrists hurt horribly, and my fingers and toes were all swollen. A week after my first Humira injection, my symptoms and pain DISAPPEARED!!! This has been a miracle drug for me, and saved my career and family life. I know work out regularly, coach my boys in football, baseball, and wrestling. I give myself an injection once every two weeks. It does sting a little bit, but I just go slow and it's really no big deal. I'll try letting it warm and icing the area first next time. Thank god I have good insurance, and they pay for almost all of it. I truly feel for those that need this medication, but can't afford it. It is VERY expensive.Read More Read Less

I have used humira for three months and have found it to be a wonder drug. My first 3 shots had no side effects.the last three I had swelling and itching around the injection site but the side effects are small compared to the rewards

I have ankylosing spondylitis and Humira is a miracle drug. 2 hours after the first injection, I had total relief. I am 47, and was on increasing doses of NSAIDs for the last 20 years. It got to point I couldn't walk very well, or play with my kids. I have developed some high blood pressure (which is easily treated), and high cholesterol (also easily treated). So, can't imagine not being able to use this drug.

My son has psoriatic arthritis and is taking humira. It helps the psoriatic prt but not much for the arthritis. He is on disability and can not get helath insurance to get his blood check and his wife is fighting the place where hse fwork for her workmans comp. She blu a disk. My son is ver short tempered and does not remember a lot of things . does theis have somethig to do with stree or the humeria.

It, along with the methotrexate, have drastically reduced the painful swelling and stiffness of my arthritis.

My eyes become inflamed and the only treatment that has been effective is prednisone. Steroid use over the years ended in osteoporosis and spinal fractures. I was referred to a rhuematologist and other immune suppresants were used before finally the Humira. When I give myself the injection every two weeks it is very painful causing an allergic reaction at the injection site. It becomes a 3 to 4 inch circle that is raised, hot and itches intensely. This lasts about 4 days to two weeks during which I apply cortosteroid cream. I am then left with bruises after the reaction calms down until it goes away. I hate giving myself the injection because of all of the above. Especially the pain when injected.Read More Read Less

I have been on Humira for almost 10 months now for Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthirits. My condition has cleared up dramaticly. I have no scaling on my scalp and almost 95% clearing elsewhere.

This may be a little early to write a review but I'm absolutely shocked at humira's effectiveness in such a short time. I've failed 4 different RA meds (enbrel, sulfasalazine, plaquenil, mtx) and I think I've had about 10 cortisone injections. Here I am on my 2nd injection and I've already seen results. I've had a severe limp for the past 6 months and poof, I'm fine after two weeks. I'm cautiously optimistic.

I've been on this medication 9 mos now. On the plus side there is an absence of pain the majority of time. On the minus side I've experienced serious GI problems, w/ pain, cramps, and diarreah. As well, the 1st 6 mos I had a dry, persistant cough which seems to have let up now; but the big noticible difference is the unrelentless fatigue I've experienced.

I think this is by far the best treatment I have ever used. This helps both my psoriasis and arthritis I hate the pen, the syringe is much easier. I used to have trouble with the autoinject. since I switched to the syringe, I inject 2x's per month. side effects weight gain and hot flashes.

I went onto Humira after building resistance to Remicade. In 2 years on the treatment I had Shingles reoccurance and nervous system reaction. I have since changed GI docs and have been removed from Humira treatment. I advise great caution to others to weigh the high risk vs. benefit.

I've been on humira for 7 months. Lately, I've been having sever stomach pain. i had an Endoscopy done and everything was negative. I'm starting to believe its my Humira. Are their any other test or uggestion someone may have for me.

While I am satisfied with the medication and the ease of use, I have a concern about a cough that I have developed over the past several months.

My problem with ease of use is that I'm not a big fan of needles, but I get it done. I would NOT recommend the pen. That's enough to give a woman like me knightmares for a week! Humira on a whole has been a Godsend for me. A few side effects but nothing to write home (or my doc)about. Certainly nothing to the degree of needing to discontinue use. I DO NOT take with Methotrexate and I'm doing just fine without it.

I have had two sinus infections since beginning treatment with Humira. Doctor has told me to discontinue treatment and see him.