Hello Fellow Crohnies!
I have been on Humira since May 2011 and while I was able to gain some weight from 95 to 108 on bi-weekly injections 40 mg (via pen) since increasing to weekly injections I am back down to 102 lbs.
I must say, however, that while I was on Prednisone for 11 months I continually LOST weight as opposed to most who gain weight. My metabolism is a 'bit' :awe: off!
In addition to the weekly Humira, I also take 100 mg of Imuran daily. My next stop will be infusion Remicade which is a 2-hour infusion. I can't sit still for a movie they better put it on a pole so I can travel ...
You have to have humor with this disease or you will totally be beside yourself. I know where every bathroom in every store that I tend to visit is! :thumleft:
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Symptoms since 1967 (age 12)
Diagnosed 1986 colitis with probable Crohn's
Diagnosed 1987 Crohn's, IBD, ileitis
Diagnosed 2007: Unresectable colon/small bowel adhesions x2 (ineligible for colostomy)
Previous Medications: azulfidine (sulfa allergy unable to take); prednisone, Methotrexate, Flagyl, Pentasa, Entocort and others I just can't remember.
Current Medications: Humira 40 mg q.weekly, Imuran 100 mg q.day, Lexapro 10 mg q.day, promethazine 25 mg as needed for nausea, B-12 1000 mcg daily, Vegetarian Vitamin C 1000 mg q.day
Cheers!
utahere:
I have been on Humira since May 2011 and while I was able to gain some weight from 95 to 108 on bi-weekly injections 40 mg (via pen) since increasing to weekly injections I am back down to 102 lbs.
I must say, however, that while I was on Prednisone for 11 months I continually LOST weight as opposed to most who gain weight. My metabolism is a 'bit' :awe: off!
In addition to the weekly Humira, I also take 100 mg of Imuran daily. My next stop will be infusion Remicade which is a 2-hour infusion. I can't sit still for a movie they better put it on a pole so I can travel ...
You have to have humor with this disease or you will totally be beside yourself. I know where every bathroom in every store that I tend to visit is! :thumleft:
_____________________
Symptoms since 1967 (age 12)
Diagnosed 1986 colitis with probable Crohn's
Diagnosed 1987 Crohn's, IBD, ileitis
Diagnosed 2007: Unresectable colon/small bowel adhesions x2 (ineligible for colostomy)
Previous Medications: azulfidine (sulfa allergy unable to take); prednisone, Methotrexate, Flagyl, Pentasa, Entocort and others I just can't remember.
Current Medications: Humira 40 mg q.weekly, Imuran 100 mg q.day, Lexapro 10 mg q.day, promethazine 25 mg as needed for nausea, B-12 1000 mcg daily, Vegetarian Vitamin C 1000 mg q.day
Cheers!
utahere:
