Humira for Psoriatic Arthritis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Jen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2021

"I took my first dose of Humira (injectable pen) and one week later I have a terrible itchy rash all over my body. I went to my doctor and am waiting on biopsy results. Since I had the rash I got a steroid injection which hasn’t touched the rash and in fact it’s spreading even more. No one can seem to tell me if this is Humira but I’ve never had a rash like this before and nothing else in my life has changed."

• lucky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2018

"I was on the med about a year and a half ago. I loved it - cleared everything up! I felt good and confident! I did however get in a car crash shortly after the medication was kicking in. That being said I was given medication to bring down inflammation and pain in my freshly injured spine, hip, and pelvic bone. When it came time for me to do my injections the pain pills I were on interfered with my injections and I started getting a large swollen circle around the injection sight. My dermatologist quickly pulled me off of it and its all came back 10x worse. I remember waking up a everyday more disappointed and angry because having this disease is already obnoxious itchy and painful, but going from having nothing to a big break out makes you go crazy and it felt worse than ever. I guess I was to used to having a good thing."

• Lady...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2017

"Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2015, psoriatic arthritis a few months ago. I'm 35 years old and I am desperate for something to work. I've had 3 injections (one per fortnight) and haven't had any relief at all yet. Psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema all coexisting and it's a shame the PSA means I can't scratch myself. I really want to be able to come back later and say this has saved my life. No side effects though which is a positive!"

• no re...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 5, 2023

"Taking biweekly auto-injection, for nearly 2 years. I am a white male over 55. Cleared skin over 90% within months. Arthritis joint pain and swelling reduced over the mid-90s, sometimes joints do get sore but do not affect mobility. Nor do I take NSAIDs for it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 12, 2022

"I was put on Humira for my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis 7 months ago. Since using this medicine, my psoriasis have been worse than they have been in years. It has had the opposite effect on me. I still have the pain of psoriatic arthritis. Doctor and I are working on finding me another treatment."

• JL7
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2023

"At first this medication was ok, it did nothing for my psoriasis but completely removed my joint pain which was nice. However over time I went on to develop a double ear infection, and two other infections one of which I am still suffering from for the past 7-9 months. It also made my abdominal lymph nodes slightly swollen."

• Jen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2021

"I did my first infusion and one week later started itching everywhere. I had a skin biopsy that confirmed drug induced allergy. I've been on high doses of steroids to counter the reaction. I'm miserable. And since humira stays in your system for up to 100 days this is going to be a fun time. Never ever again."

• Linda
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 9, 2023

"I have been taking Humira for almost 3 years with a lot of success, but a fair amount of side effects to go with it, the worst being gut problems with everything I eat, severe bloating and pain. I take 40mg every 2 weeks. As I have other side effects I am reviewing whether to continue on this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2024

"I took Humira for 6 months to treat my PsA, and it truly changed my life (32 y/o female). Before Humira, I suffered from severe psoriasis that covered 95% of my scalp, causing bald patches and bleeding. I was often bedridden with excruciating hip and back pain, and my hand movements were severely restricted. From the moment I started Humira, my symptoms improved drastically. The psoriasis cleared up, the pain disappeared, random fevers stopped, brain fog lifted, and my hair started growing back. I felt like a kid again! Unfortunately, I had to stop taking Humira due to myocarditis, which was heartbreaking. Despite this, the improvement to my quality of life was undeniable. It gave me a glimpse of a life free from the debilitating symptoms of PsA, and for that, I am always grateful. While I experienced a serious side effect, my overall experience was overwhelmingly positive. I was just unlucky, but I won’t stop trying new biologics because the relief was life-changing."

• Dettk...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 5, 2023

"Quality-of-life saving medication. Well-tolerated. Improvement with each dose until back to normal again. Can tell the difference if dose is missed by a week or two by having a resurgence of symptoms. Humira does its job if I do mine by taking it. Excellent product for me!"

• Docan...
• March 30, 2017

"My brother of 42 yrs died of t - cell lymphoma from this drug. I am a healthcare professional. This web site will not let me post this bad review."

• Anonymous
• March 7, 2011

"The medication works, but the spring-loaded horse tranquilizer-style delivery device is barbaric. I'd rather get a regular syringe and inject it myself than using their prefilled ones."

• Super...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 2, 2014

"5.5 yrs on this miracle"

• yogam...
• May 21, 2009

"On Humira for two years now and what a difference it has made. I am no longer using a cane to walk and psoriasis is under control. Still some problems with my hands but I can do Yoga and hike again."

• cheltz
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2016

"I think Humira works ok for psoriasis but almost nothing for arthritis. I had to go back to enbrel so I can at least get to work. If you just have psoriasis maybe its ok./"

• Lelly
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 23, 2018

"Been on humira two years and from day one it worked and I am painfree. But over the last week or so I have pain in my arms and pins and needles anyone had this"

• Jonsh...
• June 24, 2008

"What a difference it has made in my life."

• Smolie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2017

"I love this medication#! My pain level and swelling went from a pain level of eight down to a two.. Unbelievable."

• J nicol
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 24, 2018

"I’ve had psoriasis since age 10-11 and Psoriatic Arthritis since I was 25. Been on every drug available and they all failed, with some dramatic side effects too (methotrexate kicked my butt)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 28, 2017

"Wonderful results. I don’t ever want to do without this medication!"

• Anony...
• February 6, 2010

"So far this has been effective when used with Methotrexate. No side effects, minimal skin outbreaks. Only somewhat effective for pain but overall, very good."

• Kim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2020

"Unfortunately, did not help with my symptoms at all."

• Mikejr
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 3, 2020

"Humira Worked great for me; however 13 months later I started developing lupus symptoms and had to stop. I hope the new med is as good at controlling the condition though."

• Abby
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2021

"I was on Humira for 6 months and it never changed anything for me."

• Ever...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2019

"It had little effect on my psoriasis and pain."