Humira is another immune suppressing drug which is also VERY strong. It is one of the TNF biologic drugs. This is a new drug for Ulcerative Colitis patients, and is used more commonly with arthritis patients. Its taken via a subcutaneous injection, basically a small needle that goes just under the skin.
Introduction: Hello. My name is Dan K. and I am 54. I was diagnosed with UC after I had the standard colonoscopy when I turned 50. I am currently struggling to make a decision on a next treatment drug. My Remicade / Humira Dilema: Since being diagnosed, I have tried several drug treatments. I have found that I am allergic to most of the standard… Read More »Alternatives to Humira / Remicade Colitis Treatment
I’ve had a debilitating intestinal condition enough to get me hospitalized for 15 years. The diagnosis has varied from Ulcerative Colitis to Crohns to IBS to Colitis. The symptoms started after coming back from Bolivia as an exchange student in 1974. The very fact that the diagnosis varied from doctor to doctor and even within a single office has made the process of dealing with… Read More »Help For the Rash and Itch from HUMIRA
Below are some quick links to several different things related to Ulcerative Colitis. Shelly sent this over to me a while back, and I am only now getting the chance to post it up on the website, so I apologize to everyone here for the delay. As some of you might know already, VSL#3 is a very popular probiotic supplement that quite a few people… Read More »Remicade Reimbursement, Humira Protection Plan, and VSL#3 Info For Ulcerative Colitis
Intro: I am a longtime UC’er-a lifer,if you will- diagnosed at 15(had symptoms/issues as far back as I can remember), I’m 43, female and just finished another allergy(delayed allergic reaction) to Humira. My Colitis Story: So here it is… the crossroads again. As you can see from my med. list, I’ve pretty much been through all the meds. and then some. I have tried the… Read More »MEDICATION FREE (maybe)….NOT Exactly BY CHOICE
I had a mild flare about 2 1/2 years ago and was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. Was on Lialda. Had an allergic reaction. Had many mild flares while on this medication. Was then put on steroids. After a few months of steroids, was not on any medication. This year in January I had a severe flare up. I was out of work for almost a… Read More »Humira Hair Loss