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  Humira and shortness of breath

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  Last Reply: depotblue 11/21/2017

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  Hi guys,It's been a while since I posted. I had a crummy winter and never got the RA under control. I have been improving, however, since starting Humira a couple months ago. The problem is ever since I took my last dose on Thursday I noticed a lot of shortness of breath. I can't be positive it is Humira but I was fine before my last injection. I plan to call the doctor on Monday but my question is if anyone else has experienced shortness of breath from Humira or other biologic? If so is it...

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  Posted: 10/05/2016

  gryd1963 commented on the discussion No luck with traditional DMARDS - any advice?.

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  Posted: 09/30/2016

  gryd1963 commented on the discussion No luck with traditional DMARDS - any advice?.

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  gryd1963 commented on the discussion No luck with traditional DMARDS - any advice?.

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  No luck with traditional DMARDS - any advice?

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  Last Reply: californialynn 10/08/2016

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  Hi Folks,The topic says it all. I have had the worst luck finding a traditional DMARD to go along with my biologic (Humira). Methotrexate curtailed my breathing and created significant chest congestion. I eventually chose breathing over taking the med. More recently I was given Arava (leflunomide) by my rheumy. I experienced some gastro side effects but I could have lived with that.  After a month I had major chest congestion. I even thought of waiting that out but when the peripheral...

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  Posted: 08/25/2016

  gryd1963 commented on the discussion Positive ANA Screen. Should I be concerned?.

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  gryd1963 commented on the discussion Positive ANA Screen. Should I be concerned?.

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  Positive ANA Screen. Should I be concerned?

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  Last Reply: californialynn 08/26/2016

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  During my recent flare up my rheumatologist ordered some lab work. I got the results today. One test was slightly out of range. I scored 1:40 on the ANA titer test with a low level antibody level. The lab report itself read "ANA Screen, IFA - Positive" and the ANA Pattern was Homogenous. I wasn't sure what this test was until I looked it up and realized he was more than likely testing for Lupus. I realize RA can lead to a positive result in some cases though I'm fairly certain this test was...

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  Posted: 08/16/2016

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  Posted: 08/15/2016

  gryd1963 commented on the discussion Please help! All my improvements are gone..

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  gryd1963 commented on the discussion Please help! All my improvements are gone..

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  gryd1963 commented on the discussion Please help! All my improvements are gone..

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  gryd1963 commented on the discussion Please help! All my improvements are gone..

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  gryd1963 commented on the discussion Please help! All my improvements are gone..