feeling very strange... help

kezzad
kezzad Member Posts: 81
edited 12. Oct 2009, 15:52 in Living with Arthritis archive
im wondering if anyone can help me i have RA very bad and started on Humira 2 weeks ago, for the past few days ive been feeling very strange (confused, hard to concentrate, slightly headachey, feel like my balance is off and feel like im swaying when i sit down)
anyone experienced this? also on metho, diclo too...

really worried and not sure what is going on!

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  • page35
    page35 Member Posts: 1,081
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    kezzad wrote:
    im wondering if anyone can help me i have RA very bad and started on Humira 2 weeks ago, for the past few days ive been feeling very strange (confused, hard to concentrate, slightly headachey, feel like my balance is off and feel like im swaying when i sit down)
    anyone experienced this? also on metho, diclo too...

    really worried and not sure what is going on!

    Hi sorry you dont feel good at mo, i dont take Humira so dont know about this. i do feel "spaced out" or" not with it" for a day or 2 after i take MXT.
    i think you should call your rhuemy or doctor just to check it out.
    hope you feel better tomorrow.
    take care
    page
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI,

    like the others have said, do get checked out, particularly as you have started on a new med. May be just coincidence, but you need to get checked I would have thought
    good luck
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, you really need to get a doctor or Practise Nurse to look at you. It may be an infection in your ear causing vertigo. I've had that and it came on suddenly, I got up from a chair and the room sort of span round. If so you need something to stop it, and they can give you that. They will help you too if it is the drug. It is a very frightening thing, I know, when you get those sort of feelings.
    Lots of love Sue
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kezzad,

    I can only echo what the others have said and think though it maybe the meds you should go get it checked out. Hope it all sorts soon. Cris
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The MTX has hit me very bad this week. I spent a couple of days feeling very sick and giddy. No physically sick though.

    I think the side affects from any medication are upsetting and you wonder if it is worth it?
    I then try and remember the pain I used to be in and how hit made me cry. I'm in pain now, but it is subdued, a bit niggly maybe but not the constant nagging one it used to be. I think these are things you have to put in perspective.

    Two weeks is not so long to be on any new medication and it can take 12 weeks sometimes to start feeling any benefits.

    On the other hand, if the dizziness is worrying,it's a good idea to get it checked out in case there is another underlying issue.

    Now I think the reason why my MTX has affected me more this week is because I have started my first cold for 18 months. I'm not feeling so good either.

    joy
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I'm sorry you don't feel well, feeling dizzy is quite frightening, especially when you don't know the cause. I agree with all the others, you should get it checked out and they may even be able to give you something to help. Take care, love Sue
  • scattered
    scattered Member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    When I first went on Humira I expereienced vertigo and nausea. I still do if I get over tired. The side-effects went after 3/4 weeks of being on the med.
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