Does anyone know anything about Humeria? My rhumy doc wanted me on Enbril. That is his favorite but my insurance wont cover it. They will cover humeria. So today my doc said I should try it as now my psor arthritis has spread to my feet and the bottom of my feet are an itchy mess. I am not fond of the idea of these immune suppressant drugs.
Waterfairy~~~~~
Hi Waterfairy. I have been on mtx since August and added Humira the first of November. I just had my 7th shot of Humira on Saturday. According to my rheumy it is the easiest to get approved to start. I will tell you that I have noticed improvement with the combo. It has not helped everything but the difference those 2 drugs have made in my hands is amazing. Every person is different though, what works for one will not work for another. I did have a very rough time in the beginning, I didn't think anything was working, I had a horrible flare but fortunately I am over it now thanks to a dose of prednisone. I too did not want to start the drugs, but I am glad I did. Best of luck to you, keep us posted!
My husband has been on Humira since October and is doing incredibly well. There was an improvement within 2 weeks, and he was able to discontinue his leflunomide and Celebrex almost immediately. Everyone is different, and thanks to his Rheumy for trying different things. We are really happy with the results so far, and keeping an eye on the potential side effects (like with everything else). Good luck!
I’ve been on Humira since last May…along with methotrexate and Vimovo …I would love to say it worked for me but it hasn’t…it was my first biologic…so I guess when I see my Rheumy in March I will be trying something different…good luck.
I had my first Humira injection last week and didn't notice any side effects.
I started mtx in April or so of last year, and then Humira in October. It took quite some time (roughly 4 doses, so 8 weeks) before I started to notice any difference. Since then I have definitely noticed an increase in flexibility and reduced pain/swelling. I am still not back to "normal" range of motion in my hands/wrists, but it seems to be getting better slowly but surely.
My advice is to let the Humira warm for about 30 min or so (just let it sit out of the fridge) before you inject it. The cold makes it burn a little!
Good luck!
Humira was my miracle! it helped me start being able to actually live again, before humira i was hardly able to move but shortly after starting humira i was up walking and moving, still have my limitations and I am slowly learning that i will never be able to do all that i once was able to do again but i love humira!
Dear Waterfairy,
I started Humera in October and have been pleasantly surprised with the improvement. It took until the 3rd shot before I could measure how much better I was feeling, so don't expect a huge improvement right away. I am on MTX, melexacam, and predisone (thank heavens we're tapering slowly off) for past 7 months. I share a house with my youngest daughter, her husband and 3 year old grandson who all came down with the bronchal flu severely and by not kissing any of them I was surprised I only had 2 rough days and have been recovering really well. I was terrified when they became sick, and the doctor had warned me I would probably get a bad case of anything going around. I haven't been to church in a month because I was afraid of more exposure, but I am going to attend on Sunday for sure. I can't live in a shell until summer, will just take a chance!!! Good luck to you Waterfairy, Humera has worked for me so far and I pray it does for you also!!!!
Hi Waterfairy,
Make sure to get your flu shot.
Very good advice Matthew! I got mine in September this year.
I love Humira!! I was on Enbrel and having long ongoing severe flare up of arthritis in my eye. My Reumy changed me to Humira, my eyes cleared up and haven't had another flare. My joints also have improved. I am on MTX and Humira. I also concur with the advice to leave out of fridge for 30 min. before injection and get flu and pneumonia shot.
Wow. TY everyone who made me feel welcome and for your advice/info. And I just now realized how isolated and lonely I have been feeling lately struggling with this disease. I appreciate you. I will let you know how my experience goes for me when I start my Humeria.
~~~~~waterfairy
Hi Watrfairy,
I started Humira 2 months ago and it hasn't helped me yet, but also my dr reduced my prednisone too quickly and I had a what I believe was a severe "rebound" effect from prednisone withdrawal. just started feeling better yesterday and don't know if humira will help me or if I'll have to try Enbrel or Remicade. Doc wants me to give it a full 3 months to work.
My doc never mentioned either Humira or Enbrel being better than the other - but others on this site have had different results. You may want to search for their discussion strings for help.
I found that the syringe is a lot less painful than the epi pen. I work for the federal government and they have a clinicl with nurse who gives me my shot. Or I go to my G.P.'s office and the nurse gives me the shot at no cost.
I hope some of this info is helpful and good luck !
Frances
The pharmaceutical companies that make Humira and Enbrel have some excellent programs to get the drug to people who don't have insurance that can cover it. Can someone who know more about these programs tell Waterfairy about them?
Waterfairy, you're rheum isn't that disappointed you have to start with Humira. Enbrel's been around a bit longer, so doctors might trust it a bit more. Dermatologists tend to like Humira over Enbrel because Humira is a bit stronger on psoriasis. Both drugs target TNFalpha and thereby stops the inflammation.
I've been on Enbrel now for 15 months. It's worked great and I haven't notice my immune system compromised at all. I would expect similar results from Humira. Perhaps because it's stronger, it has a slightly higher chance of giving you a cold.
Waterfairy, go to humira.com for info about their assistance program. They are extremely helpful, and will negotiate with your insurance company for you. I never even had to talk with my insurance company and I got my biologic free. Good luck!