Hi Sy,,,,  There have been several people that have reported here nothing
but good things about Humira.

Harv

I haven't taken it myself, but I know several folks in the area who are on it
and love it.  Most of them switched from Enbrel either after failing it or
after it ceased working and they are now doing well on it.  So, aside from
the usual caveats about infections and biologics, go for it and enjoy!

And while it is hardly an unbiased opinion, we know someone who is a computer
geek for Abbott and he sears they really have been getting great results with
it for many folks.

My other half has been taking Humira for 4 1/2 months so far.
First medication given for his Ankylosing Spondylitis ( AS ).
He says he feels more limber in areas. And some pains are gone.
Doesn't seem to be a "miracle cure" yet, or if it will be, for him at
least.
However, he's got neck, hips, and back fusing that's already happened
(before official diagnosis) so where things are fused it's not going
to do anything for.
He's also been taking 10,000 IU's of Vitamin D3 ( Cholecalciferol )
for 3 months, because of new things doctors have found out (a lot of
people are deficient). He had tested undetectable vitamin D in his body
when started and just got checked and is now at 50. Doctor wants to
see it higher still. Some of his aches might be gone because of the vitamin
D
increase. With both things started at about the same time who knows
which is doing what. Vitamin D definitely needed though (for everyone)
to avoid brittle bones, osteoarthritis, etc., etc., etc.!
I also started Vitamin D 3,000 IU's awhile back because of wondering if I
was
starting to get arthritis or something because I was terribly achy and sore
pretty much all over my body. We're both in our 40's. I tested negative
for any arthritis but because of all the "new discoveries" about what
level of vitamin D people should have in their body; that a lot of people
are deficient; and what benefits happen when brought back to the new
normal level; he suspected I was deficient. And I was! I think I was at 17.
Most people, I believe he said, should be at 50 at least. After about a
month
of taking it, I realized I wasn't hurting anymore! I'm waiting to call for
my new
level and go from there.
From what I've learned/heard about the whole Vitamin D thing (which it's
actually a hormone), I'd think it wouldn't be a bad thing for everyone to
see
what their level is. It's a simple blood test. No fasting needed.
Well, I hope this helps some. I'm sure your doctor's told you about Humira,
it's side affects, and you've checked out the Humira website so I won't go
into that unless I see you mention here you'd like to know more.
Take care!

On Jan 11, 7:44 pm, "Pope Pie \(Sy Lehrman\)" <lao...@spam.cox.net>
wrote:

I've been on it for quite a while & I love it. I have Psoriatic
Arthritis.  The shots burn a little, but the reduction in symptoms &
progression is totally worth it.  My doc kept me on MTX for a few
months once I started the Humira, since MTX & Humira amplify each
other's beneficial qualities.  Then, he took me off the MTX & I have
been clear of both Psoriasis & my arthritis is practically gone.  I am
still a little stiff in the mornings, but a naproxen fixes that right
up.  My x-rays have been clear - no progression in the joints.  It is
my miracle drug.  My PA was primarily attacking my finger & hand
joints, which would have rendered me unable to continue in my current
occupation (legal assistant), since I type constantly.  I hope it
works for you as well as it has worked for me.

Shannon