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I have tried Humira in the past and it was very helpful. I went off of it to have my two youngest children and to breastfeed them. I am having trouble getting into the rheumatologist so I have not gone back on it. It worked so well before Humira I could not ever vacuum or mop at all without being is severe pain for awhile. Luckily I have felt better the past few years. I just can't exercise and I would like to try exercising again.

After a few injections into my legs, I switched to injecting my stomach. It was way better. Grab fat, deep inhale in though nose, click pen while exhaling though mouth. No fuss, no muss.

Haha! I had the opposite experience. In the stomach was awful. Much more tolerable in the leg.

Hi Paul
I am aged 60, extremely fit and have played active sport all my life and hike with heavy packs. I suffered AS from the age of 25 until 57 when I started taking Humira. I had all the usual AS side effects you were talking about and life as you know it can be unfair and fairly miserable with AS. Since taking Humira my life changed dramatically to the point where I now have a normal life. Don't hesitate and take the Humira, I have tried all the cosmic alternatives and unfortunately the chemical company won again.

Cheers
Alan

Alan,

Thank you so much for your response, I appreciate it. I do have a ton of concerns, but I am glad to have yet another push - i mean why wouldn't I at least try it right?!

I would give anything to have my active lifestyle back and be happy again. It's been tough as you know, but I sure hope that Humira will have the same effects as it has on you.

How have you found the effectiveness over the years?? Has it changed at all? Have you had any flare ups since starting Humira?

Thanks,
Paul

Thank you to all who have replied - much appreciated indeed.

I was also wondering: which supplements do you all reccommend while taking Humira? Are there any immunity supplements or vitamins I should consider?

I am starting treatment tomorrow!

My rheumy told me to continue my vitamin C: 500 mg tablets, twice a day.

I'm also on Low Dose Naltrexone that I started initially instead of the Humira; my rheumy let me stay on that.

My immune system seems as good on the Humira as it did before Humira.

I don't know if its the vitamin C, the LDN, both, or neither.

Plenty of sleep, exercise, healthy food, all contribute to a healthy immune system as well.