Humira for Psoriatic Arthritis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 1, 2019

"I am strongly suggesting do not take Humira or any of the biological drugs ! It affects your immune system ! I have psoriatic psoriasis and I'm a 61 year old male and started on Humira, then after 7 months body rejected it which gave me sepsis. Had to wait 6 months the doctor switch me to Cimzia then to Remacade which gave me a urinary track infection. After visits to urologist, blood work my PSA levels were high. Cancer went to my prostate after surgery to remove it my PSA was still high. After a visit to mayo clinic was told metastasis neuendacream worst case of prostate cancer. It's been 1.5 years after chemo and wish I would have never started Humira. I did the foundation one which breaks down the tumor and it came back negative which cancer does not run in my family !!!! I can only speak to males DON'T TAKE HUMIRA OR ANY OTHER TNA DRUGS ..Power of prayer now .."

• JHC
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2014

"I've injected three Humira pen needles so far, been on the treatment for six weeks. I've had Psoriatic Arthritis for 13 years. Humira began clearing up the psoriasis on my elbows after the second injection. My scalp is beginning to flake a bit less. My actual arthritis feels about the same so far. My rheumatologist wants me to stay on Humira at least 6 months to try it on my psoriasis, as long as I don't have an adverse reaction to it. It took about six weeks beforehand, after I got the written prescription for my BCBS insurance to approve the twice monthly medicated needles. It's around $5k per month for the two needles but I pay only $90 month co pay after the coverage. I will report back here again if I have further significant recovery, I'm hopeful."

• Donna...
• December 25, 2018

"I’ve been on Humira for 5 months and it’s has not helped me at all. It has made me worse to the point in stay in bed most of the time. It has made me hurt in places that I didn’t hurt to begin with. Before my back and hips hurt me now my Fingers bands and shoulders and knees kill me. I wish I had of listened to myself and stopped after 3 months instead of keep taking it. I hope it helps you but it didn’t me."

• Rob...
• August 30, 2015

"Cleared my horrible skin from all my plaques and helps me on my every day activities by reducing the inflammation of my joints . I could be without , that's a fact . Humira is a life changer for me ."

• NHano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 25, 2020

"I was started on methotrexate initially and had a really bad experience with it, felt exhausted with back pain and lost my appetite then started having cough, when I saw my doctor and he did a CT scan of my chest and I was told that I have lung inflammation caused by methotrexate and that I have to stop it. I was started on humera afterwards and it really changed everything, I felt better within few days started biking, appetite back to normal and only had little discomfort in my joint occasionally. I have been on it for close to 4 years now. I feel the drug is loosing its effect and I might be switching to a different medication in few months."

• Spiral...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 22, 2014

"Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis (for at least a decade now) have led me to Humira. The results have been super since I began a few years ago. Brown spots, freckle sized, have appeared in the areas where the Psoriasis was. No one has any idea from Drs to pharmacists. "

• Julie...
• August 4, 2010

"I am on Humira and this past Saturday made my 12th SC injection. There are some good and some not so good things that I can say about Humira. I was very hesitant to try any of the TNF or monoclonial antibodies due to some of the possible side effects I had read about. My Rheumatologist let me decide from 3 protocols and I chose Humira. I asked my rheumatologist which one he felt more comfortable with and his response was Humira, so that is how I made that decision. Prior to starting Humira, my energy level was "nil" because I had no energy whatsoever. I will say my energy level has improved a great deal but getting fibromyalgia now and this is miserable. I am 45 but at times I feel 60. Good luck to all!"

• Jeannie...
• March 11, 2014

"When I started taking Humira in 2008, I was covered over 80% of my body. Took Humira, and it was at least 8 weeks (if not more) for any improvement on the plaque psoriasis, although I noticed big improvement in arthritis pain and stiffness. Once it cleared, within 2 years it was again widespread. Finally I have been on it regularly for two years in addition to Methotrexate (without it I feel it in my knees and hands). I now only have no more than 5 spots here and there. Very happy with it, and only side effect was 1 time liver function affected, but easily fixed with lesser dose of Methotrexate."

• ksqua...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 9, 2017

"About 2 weeks after starting Humira, I started experiencing loss of bowel and bladder control; I could no longer walk without a Rollator, could not do many daily tasks without assistance. My feet felt like I was wearing concrete blocks. Rheumatologist said it was "Ridiculous" to think these symptoms were associated with Humira. Well, 18 months later, I went to another Dr., who said I had symptoms of "Transverse Myelitis", associated with Humira in some patients. The bowel incontinence and mobility issues plus "concrete feet" went away within several DAYS."

• Bre6a...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 12, 2017

"My 16-year-old daughter was diagnosed with JIA - psoriatic - almost 2 years ago. She was started on celebrex, methotrexate and then Humira injections. She has changed from pens to syringes for comfort and convenience. My comment is that, since May 2017 she has been in an apparent constant flare-up. Her pain is constant in every joint! She has missed so much school over the last few months and it is now beginning to affect her mentally. We report to the rheumatologist every visit that she is in constant pain but it seems that 'nothing more can be done'. In the meantime, my daughter's social life is non-existent, her schooling is suffering and she is wary of being away from me (Mum) as nobody understands her pain and its affect. help"

• Paul...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 1, 2015

"I have used this product with great success for years! My daughter uses it for Crohn's Disease with good success. My reason for writing this review is say I am so happy with this company!. Being a senior , I am on a fixed income. The company provided me with a coach & now get it for free. The delivery is amazing. I get several months at a time & of course have to be at home to sign for it as it is an expensive medicine. I was advised the medicine would arrive around 10AM today. At 10:10 AM my door bell rang and received my supply for a couple months arrived ."

• OhCom...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 6, 2017

"I've had PsA 45 years and there was no treatment back then. By the time I got on biologicals the disease was well advanced with arthritis in most of my joints. Psoriasis has always been mild and limited to scalp, ears and elbows. I started Humira in 2012 when Enbrel stopped working after 8 years. Both drugs are miraculous. They allow me to live, work, and move normally. Before it took me 20 minutes just to get out of bed. Now I bounce out like a young person! The joint damage is still present but the pain is gone and I haven't had a flare. No side effects either. Only thing - Enbrel was more effective on psoriasis. Humira does nothing for it. I use topicals."

• Cambell...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2022

"I was diagnosed with psa and was placed on arava and 50mg prendisolone plus sulfalsazine. These dmards helped but couldn’t get below 5mg of steroids or would flare and have to go back up on steroids. Rhuemy put me on cosentyx worst experience ever serious digestive issues gave me ibs. Rheumatologist then put me on humira my miracle drug! What a difference my skin is perfect it fixed the damage caused by cosentyx and my joints are like they where previous to having psa. What a miracle drug this is, and no side effects that I have noticed and I have been on humira for 9months love it., also easy to inject and painless"

• Putter
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 12, 2020

"Humira was a life saver for 7 months for my psoriatic arthritis. Then everything changed and the Adverse Reactions began — Drug Induced Lupus causing massive hair loss from scalp lesions, skin rash, mouth ulcers and thrush, and fatigue like I never knew with PSA. I‘ve never had this much hair loss, but then no other drug ever hit with such velocity before. I had fine hair but lots of it so the loss was just visible in the shower and floor at first. But it’s relentless and unending until the bald spots are unmistakable to me and others around me. It’s been 4 months since I stopped this stuff and my histone antibody for drug induced Lupus is still positive. This drug is horrible and I wish I’d never allowed the start of it. It’s like something that is dormant laying in wait to attack. And when it does, it’s devastating."

• Knick
• June 17, 2016

"I've been on humira for almost 2 years. I feel it works pretty well, I do notice some joint pain before it rains, and the day before my shot, but my doctor says that can be due to damage already done. For anyone considering starting it, my experience was this, I typically have plaque psoriasis on my scalp and knees, when I first started the shots I had an itchy 2-3 day rash at the injection site (This my doctor resolved by having me ice the shot site first, I recommend this to everyone) I also had guttate psoriasis spread over my thighs and sides, which thankfully went away as I said after 4 months, it was painful and snagged on my clothes, it would have been a deal breaker if it didn't go away, but it did thankfully."

• Despe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 3, 2013

"First time on Humira was like a miracle, my arthritis was minimal & my psoriasis too but I felt "finally a cure" and it cleared everything up. After taking Humira for 2 yrs I missed 1 month of shots (had it in the freezer by mistake). I thought it'll be okay however, my psoriasis came back worse than ever. I went back on Humira hoping everything will clear again and it hasn't so now I'm in a limbo again should I stay or should I stop. Has anyone experience this and if so what have you done? PLEASE HELP."

• Norfin
• December 7, 2010

"I have been on Humira for nearly a year now. At first my rheumatologist was having me inject myself every 14 days, but that was not as effective as we would have liked, so he upped it to every 10 days. I kept it that way for a couple months, but my pain still was bad sometimes. So now he has me injecting myself once a week. Overall I think I'm having some success with the Humira, but I still feel quite tired and have days when my hands and back hurt too much for me to perform my job at work and do things around the house. My finger nails look better, but I'm not sure if the Humira has the ability to help that. I did have clearing of some of the plaques on my skin, but recently I have noticed that they are returning again."

• louise
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2023

"Had my first injection today. Within an hour my fingers had reduced in swelling and I can stand up straight for the first time in a very long time. I have had no side effects other than total exhaustion. If this is the way forward I will truly have my life back and can look forward to the future."

• Bear
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 25, 2019

"Humira took about 3-4 months to kick in. Works generally well for arthritis, but I still get flare-ups a few times a week. Unfortunately, it did little to nothing for my psoriasis...in a matter of fact, a couple of new patches popped up on my arms. I was previously on Methotrexate which basically "cured" 99.9% of my pain and psoriasis. I had to get off of it due to severe side effects (nausea, vertigo, mood changes, etc.). Hoping to find an alternative drug that works."

• Jim...
• January 23, 2018

"I’ve been on Humira five years and I wish I had started sooner before the damage in my hands got so severe. The drug started working within days and I’ve had almost no side effects. I did have a bacterial infection that required antibiotics. My general practitioner discouraged me because he thought there would be a lifestyle change but it has been a miracle drug. I wish I’d started sooner. I think Humira combined with methotrexate"

• Lulu
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2018

"I have been on Humira 6 months, from the first dose I notice completely improvement no pain, but as I continue a shot every 2 weeks I was getting out of breath I couldn’t walk outside got worse with body burning and aching chills no appetite , and also I gain 40lb I stop it finally this morning I am starting to feel better"

• Toni
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 30, 2023

"I have been using Humira for over 10 years. It was the best thing ever. I had pain in places I didn't know. After the second injection, the pain in my knees that I had since 14 was remarkably reduced. I noticed that the pain in my back was gone. I didn't realize I had pain there. My skin cleared in a day. In a month, I no longer needed topicals on my skin. My brother has had psoriasis since he was 16 and he is 60. 70-80% of his body easily. His arthritis was bad. He was on Embrel he had to take a shot every five days to have no pain. He still had plaques. I said he needed Humira. In one week the plaques were falling off and the arthritis relief was so good. He has no more plaques and stays out of pain. My knees have been damaged really badly because of my type of work so replacements must be done. Pain is so minimal in comparison to my life before. I am so happy to have this drug in our lives."

• Stormy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 2, 2017

"I was placed on this medication after Enbrel, and it worked really well for the first couple of years. My psoriasis never went away, but it did help it. It greatly helped my arthritis, I was not able to get in and out of bed by myself, could barely get into a car, and was having difficulties dressing. It was not immediate, but within 6 months, I was feeling "almost" normal. Then I started developing GI issues when I injected to the point that the acid reflux and pain was so difficult, I ended up in an ER. After 4 years, the medication has stopped working, so my rheumatologist recommended switching. It was great while it worked, but now on to something that I hope worked as well as Humira did initally."

• Debbi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2017

"After my first and only shot, ten days after I broke out in a rash from head to toe. The interesting thing was the area I had given my shot was red and made a rather large circle surrounding the area where I inserted the needle. Contacted my doctor and she prescribed steroids to counteract the rash. Later in the evening I was in the most excruciating pain in my legs this lasted all night into the early morning. Even contemplated going to the ER. In the ten days being of Humira I had no relief from PA. I have some plaque psoriasis and I will say that cleared up in the ten days that I was on it, only to return shortly thereafter. On a side note I would like to say Humira has a wonderful support staff should you have any questions."

• jokers...
• June 15, 2009

"This drug is worth every penny for those of us who have endured shear pain for years. I feel like a human being and not a test rat for goodness knows how many medications that could just as well have been a placebo. "