Wow.. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. A lot has happened since I posted that. My body rejected Humira and I am now on my last option.. Cimzia... Hoping it works..
Sep 19, 2010
Humira Complication by: Pete
Hi, I've been on Humira for a year now and have developed a life threatening complication because of this drug. I am 19 years old and have recently been diagnosed with a cancer called Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma and is getting worse by the day. I honestly believe i prefer the relapse of crohn's than i do of this cancer. It is a shock to me because i never thought i would develop a cancer because of treatment that is supposedly to make you better and symptom free. I am currently goin through my 3rd round of chemotherapy called cyclophosphamide and is not working at all. the cancer is too aggressive. My gp and gastroenterologist have said that this form of cancer is found in young adults and adolescents but is very rare. I'm obviously very unlucky haha. anyway, i don't mean to scare you or anyone but merely stating my experience and the facts that this crohn's medication has caused for me. doesn't mean that you should stop your treatment because for 95% of people with crohn's it's beneficial and provides a better life :) I wish you all the best
Peter
Oct 26, 2007
On Humira by: Anonymous
Hi Shawna -- I'm on Humira and have been for about two years now. It has provided relief of my symptoms and I can usually feel it "kick in" within a day or so of the shot! I was on Remicade before that, which was like a miracle drug for me, but I built up a resistance to it and eventually it stopped working for me. The Humira has been great! If your doctor is suggesting it, and willing to put you on it, and will write a letter to your insurance company (it's expensive!) I would say go for it. As a sidenote, I even continued to use it during pregnancy (which kept me from being able to breastfeed but did not effect anything otherwise so far).
Oct 24, 2007
Humira didn't help by: Anonymous
I took Humira for Crohn's disease for 6 months. I didn't get better. I got worse and I gained weight. I am sure that it may be helpful for some people but not for me.
