hi all,

just wanted to post i had my second injection this morning,

my lovely Rheumy Nurse let me go over to the Hospital so that she could watch me do it.

i can't lie i did feel anxious but mission accomplished !!

feeling positive now that two are done.

Suzanne x

Well done Suzanne!
You'll soon be doing it standing on your head! (well. maybe not quite).

Doreen xx

Well done Suzanne.

Best Wishes

Sue

me again,

i wish Doreen .. lol but watch this space !!

Rose,

i'm trying to think positive starting this,

i posted on Sheila's curtain thread that i managed to hem two 90 inch wide curtains by hand on Sunday, i'm left handed and i do get a lot of pain in this hand and wrist where i find turning on the tap difficult so surprised myself. trying not to read too much into it though as it's such early days.

my shoulders do seem a little more flexible too. did tell Rheumy Nurse yesterday and she was pleased to hear it but i know i have to wait the 3 months.

as for fatigue, i'm not a good sleeper so fatigue does play a big part with my RA. i'll post after the next dose.

Anne i just replied on your thread, do let us know what the outcome was, i'll be interested to hear. but i'm pleased it's working so well for you.

thanks everyone for all the support,

Suzanne x

hi Rose and all,

thanks for asking,

well i did my 3rd injection this week and am pleased to say have had no side affects at all,

some days i think the pains aren't so bad then other's not so sure .. so trying not to build my hopes up as i am only one month in and i know they say to give it three months.

i had my bloods done on Thursday so wondering if i will see any changes, i am due at the GP on Thursday so i'll ask him for the blood results,

definately feel much more confident about taking it now.

i really hope you hear soon about the Rituximab Rose, as i know how long you have been left not under control and you must be fed up to say the least.

will post when i know more,

Suzanne x

Brill news Suzanne - long may it continue



Rose x

Hello Suzanne,

How are things going now ? Are you seeing an improvement ?

Any side effects Suzanne ?

Rose

Hi Suzanne

Glad you have got through the 1st one. I am due to start 1st week in November and I am quite scared but as my crp is now 33 and I am suffering chronic pain I must give it a try and think positive. I will also keep you all postedd.

Regards

val

hi everyone,

thought i'd post my 3 month update since starting on Humira.

saw my Consultant today and they are pleased with my progress .. my DAS has gone from 8.31 down to 4.83,

i have one or two sore joints, but in general i feel quite well. i had a very swollen joint on my middle finger and that has gone back to normal. the most pain i get is from my knee's which have Osteo in them and i take this into account when asked how my joints feel so i think that keeps the score higher than possibly it is with the RA.

i have to give it another 3 months then go back for another follow up, so hoping that Humira keeps on working for me.

i have had no side affects and considering the state i got myself in when starting i've surprised myself at how i managed to inject and take it, but i knew it was a case of needs must.

good luck to anyone starting out on Humira,

Suzanne x

Hi Suzanne,

Fantastic to hear how well you are doing on humira!
Long may the improvement continue.

Love Doreen xx