Humira hives

[pastasciuta]

I've had RA for 5 yrs. I'm a 76 yr. old young lady. Dr. put me on Humira, 2 injections twice a month. After 3rd. injection, I broke out with hives and derm. dr. said I had psoriasis, he did biopsies on head and upper leg. They were caused by the Humira. Of course I stopped the Humira after the 3rd. injection, but the itching is almost unbearable and the flakes from the itching are like snow all over my body. Rheumy dr. put me on Prednisone, but that made me itch more, so I stopped it after 4 days. All I use now are strong steroid creams and lotions. Not to mention my hair is falling out, not in clumps, but with every shower daily, so much hair is falling out. Any suggestions anyone? I think we should report these side effects to the FDA immediately.

[oldtimer]

It sounds as if you are in the USA? You can report side effects yourself: have a look at fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/How...

Unfortunately some people do react in an individual way and I'm sorry to hear that you have had such a bad time with this particular drug. I hope your skin settles down soon!

Don't let it put you off being treated though - untreated Rheumatoid Disease is likely to cause you severe problems too!

It's more difficult to know about the hair loss. That is common after all sorts of 'insults to your body' taking about 8-12 weeks after the 'insult' which stopped the hair follicles growing at that time. For example, it also happens after delivery of a baby with the change in hormone levels. So it could be the drug, or your Rheumatoid Disease. But it does usually settle down once the inflammation is under control and your hair follicles can grow again.

[28maggie11]

Happened to me after one injection. Eventually went away