Just out of curiosity, how frequent are your Humira injections?
I have been on a weekly regimen for over a year. Are most Bi-weekly?
I have been on a weekly regimen for over a year. Are most Bi-weekly?
Blood testing is another concern of mine. I've been on a weekly regimen for over 1 year. Previously I was on bi-weekly regimen for 2 years. I have had a blood test done maybe once a year since starting Humira... Is that frequently enough?MissB,
I was on the same dose every week for many years. I have aggressive crohn's and the shot every two weeks didn't cut it. I did the loading doses and started with Humira every other week for several months before I went up to the shot every week. This was when Humira was first out on the market and the dr. had to have many blood test result, etc. for the insurance companies to approve it. He said it was a logistical nightmare and I believe it!
I did that for years and still was only able to barely get by. This past year I tried Entyvio and it really didn't work for me and I fell completely apart. I ended up having surgery. Due to my case my dr. and I decided that once I was healed from surgery and everything looked good I would go back on Humira every other week as a maintenance/just in case dose. That was a month ago and so far all is ok.
I think the most important thing is to have you GI test your blood regularly and if this is the dosing that works I wouldn't worry too much. What I like about Humira is the fact you can take it at home instead of an infusion at the dr's office which was basically a day off of work for me. Hope you find the relief you need, good luck, and I would love to hear a success story if it does work.
Stay Strong
My daughter has been on a weekly Humira schedule for about 9 months. Some weeks she's great, other weeks I think I see Crohn's slipping in. It's hard to tell. Her symptoms jump out a little when there is a cold or flu going around. Could that be what happens with you?
I was bi weekly for a year, but never reached remission. Being weekly has helped get me closer.I just finished my starter dose. My understanding is after this it will be every two weeks.
Hoping the best for you.bi weekly for 4 months cafter I got a loss of response with infiximab. No antibodies, but after 7 years on infliximab, Crohn's just got active again. Hoping Humira does keep working. New scope next week to see how it goes.