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Thu-23-02-2012, 11:07 AM
Hello Shark and 
Humira like all the bio treatments do lower your immune system. however having said that, I have tried Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, and at the moment I'm on Stalara and have been on bio's for about 5 years now without any problems. I do occasional get a flu like feeling or slight headaches after injections but it doesn't last long and you soon get used to it. I have found all the bio treatments to be great as they have given me my life back.
I did have a reaction to Humira, and Remicade. Enbrel just stopped working for me and this is something I'm now noticing with Stelara. it seems to be working not so well as it used to, but it could be down to the time of year.
Like all treatments it could take a while to find the right bio for you, but in my opinion they are worth it.
Have a look through this thread, it lists the top 5 bio's and has a list of things to look out for. Humira is the first one on the list. Biological Treatments For Psoriasis
NOTE: Patients should be checked for tuberculosis (TB) before taking Biologicals and you should have regular blood tests.
Hope it helps, keep us informed on your progress.
Regards
Fred.
Humira like all the bio treatments do lower your immune system. however having said that, I have tried Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, and at the moment I'm on Stalara and have been on bio's for about 5 years now without any problems. I do occasional get a flu like feeling or slight headaches after injections but it doesn't last long and you soon get used to it. I have found all the bio treatments to be great as they have given me my life back.
I did have a reaction to Humira, and Remicade. Enbrel just stopped working for me and this is something I'm now noticing with Stelara. it seems to be working not so well as it used to, but it could be down to the time of year.
Like all treatments it could take a while to find the right bio for you, but in my opinion they are worth it.
Have a look through this thread, it lists the top 5 bio's and has a list of things to look out for. Humira is the first one on the list. Biological Treatments For Psoriasis
NOTE: Patients should be checked for tuberculosis (TB) before taking Biologicals and you should have regular blood tests.
Hope it helps, keep us informed on your progress.
Regards
Fred.