Hi Patt,

I too had a reaction to Remicade, so can't take it
anymore. We were looking at Humira if I needed it,
because it is less likely to cause a reaction.
Remicade has bits from mice, so we are more likely to
have a reaction to it. Humira is fully humanised, so
we are less likely to have a reaction. I was told with
Remicade as well, that taking an immunosuppressant
such as Imuran or 6MP can reduce the likelihood of
reactions, I don't know if this is also true for
Humira.

Hope it continues working for you!

Take care,

Amy.


--- Patt OBrien <pattinpalatine@...> wrote:

> Hi everyone. I'm 62 yrs old and was diagnosed
> w/moderate to severe
> Crohn's Disease 5 years ago although I've probably
> had it for 30
> years. I've been hospitalized several times with
> blockages. I also
> have asthma & many allergies. My allergic reaction
> is often severe.
> For example after 8 treatments of Remicade, my
> throat began to close
> due to an allergic reaction. I really looked
> forward to Remicade
> until I developed that allergy & had to stop taking
> it.
>
> Which brings me to my question. Anybody out there
> taking Humira?
> Any reactions?
>
> I give myself a shot of Humira weekly. So far (5
> weeks), it is
> great (reduced bloating big time, reduced # of
> visits to the
> bathroom, seldom have diahrrea) but I am worried
> about developing an
> allergy.
>
> I appreciate any feedback.
>
> Thanks
>
> Patt


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