After debating long and hard, I started the biologic, Humira, yesterday. My body had gotten used to the medication I had been taking and joint damage had set in with my fingers and toes. My back pain had gotten worse to the point the I had trouble carrying my purse with out it hurting. Like most with this disease, I would have trouble moving around in the morning and took a few hours to loosen up. I haven't had decent feeling in my feet for a few years now - the doctor thought the neuropathy was from low b-12 so I have been taking injections. I also would wake up in the morning with little to no feeling in my fingers either.
Yesterday, I took my first Humira shot. They told me that I wouldn't feel any changes for a few weeks. However, it may all be in my mind, but I noticed changes right away. Walking to the car, I had no back pain at all. This, all though strange, didn't lead me to think it was the Humira, just maybe my body had loosened up a bit. Later in the afternoon, I went to my sisters where I had to carry two bags of fleece and some books out to my car, and again, my back didn't hurt at all. Previously, my back would hurt if I just carried my purse so now I was taking notice. My toes were tingling when I laid down to go to sleep - I could actually feel my toes. I have that sensation for a couple days after I take my b12 shot but I am not due for one for a couple more days. I slept thru the night waking up quite early this morning but feeling well rested (that doesn't happen much these days). I had to use the restroom so I got up and started walking. To my surprise, my feet didn't hurt and I was able to move at regular speed. Even more surprising was that I (forgive me for being graphic) was able to clean myself well after the bm. Don't get me wrong, I still have some pain, just not nearly as much as I did two days ago.
Is it possible to feel the effects this quickly? This is the first biologic I have been on and am trying to not get my hopes up that this is a result of it, but it is the only thing different. I will keep track of how things are effecting me by keeping these blogs going on a more regular basis, but so far, so good.