Starting new treatment Adalimumab
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum but I've been finding it really helpful to hear from people going through similar situations. I've been diagnosed with UC in Sep 2021, was prescribed Mesalazine tablets which got me into remission for about 6 months. I flared again in March and haven't really been able to get it under control since. I got prescribed a course of steroids (prednisolone) in addition to max Mesalazine dose which still hasn't done it, so now I'm moving to Adalimumab. Reading on side effects and disclosures of the medication are a bit scary (so are immunosuppressants in general which I've never been on), mainly referring to the increased chance of lymphoma and so on.
Is anyone else here on Adalimumab? Has it worked for you or given you any bad side effects?
Hi, there! I have not experienced that particular treatment--a.k.a., Humira. I did take Remicade, which is also a biologic. I'm hoping someone who takes Humira chimes in here. To be honest, the side effects of any medical treatment are disconcerting. That's the main reason I quit Remicade (along with costs). The risk of lymphoma just snapped me out of the whole treatment. I decided to go a different route. But...you've inquired about Adalimumab (Humira), so I'll let someone with experience pick up here. I just didn't want to leave you hanging without a response. I hope someone chimes in. Best Regards--Traci, UC-IBD Team Member 
I used to be on Humira for about a year. I honestly didn't know you had an increased change of lymphoma while I was taking it. My doctor never disclosed that to me. I came off of it simply because it wasn't working for me. I think what you are doing is great in being proactive and taking the time to read the fine print. I don't think I would have taken it if I knew I had an increased chance of Lymphoma. There are other options out there for IBD meds you can choose from. Here is an article that goes over options: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/treatment/medications
I hope this helps some.
Hugs, Elizabeth (team member)
MY UC in remission since 14' and 22' scope showed zero UC and zero polyps for 53 yr odl male! you haven't used the right medication to start the healing process....but you probably been close to the right medicine
also what is your diet? be specific, I want to know details, list every single thing you eat
