Humira throughout pregnancy?

diddymand
diddymand Member Posts: 3
edited 24. Mar 2010, 10:59 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,

I have just found out that I am pregnant (very early though), however I started on Humira 2 months ago. I know the official line is do not conceive whilst on Humira, but also aware that this may be due to lack of information. I was just wondering, does anyone have experience of conceiving whilst on Humira? Did you stop it? Did anyone take it throughout their pregnancy?

Any experiences or views welcomed.
Amanda

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,883
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Amanda

    First of all hello and welcome from me :D

    I am not on humira so I cant really help I just wanted to say congatulations :D

    I would see rheumy asap - if you haven't - and see what he/she thinks.

    Very interested to hear the outcome though.

    You atke care

    Love

    toni xx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I would stop it now until you get advice from GP or rheummy.Same with Methotexate if you are taking that.
    Do go and see your GP/ Rheumatologist and do leave a message with the rheumatology department immediately so they contact you soon.
    They should advise you.Let us know how you get on please
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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Diddymand,

    A welcome from me as well, tis a good site this. I think I would also stop taking it and phone the Rumo asap for advice. Keep in touch with us and fingers crossed you will get some advice very soon. Nice to meet you, Cris
  • diddymand
    diddymand Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    First, thanks so much for your lovely welcome.

    I think I know what my rheumatologist will say as they were aware I was trying to conceive and basically said that whilst they can't advise it, they use it with IVF and feel free to research it... However I got the impression that the rheumatology nurse didn't feel quite so ok with it so I feel I would like to be armed with as much information as possible before speaking with them/making a decision. :?

    I am sure they would be supportive either way but have only just got a flare up under control with prednisolone and Humira and am obviously a bit reluctant to go back to my recent state.

    What do you think?

    Amanda
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Amanda :)

    I could never advise you on a subject as delicate as this although I would gladly listen. I am sure when you have talked to the medics and got their points of view and if it is left to you to make the final decision I am sure you will make the one that feels most comfortable for you and your babe.

    Congratulations to you. :) A baby is such a precious gift and I wish you both well.

    Do let us know what you decide and how you are going on.

    Love
    Elna x
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  • tamnwill
    tamnwill Member Posts: 93
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    diddymand wrote:
    Hi,

    I have just found out that I am pregnant (very early though), however I started on Humira 2 months ago. I know the official line is do not conceive whilst on Humira, but also aware that this may be due to lack of information. I was just wondering, does anyone have experience of conceiving whilst on Humira? Did you stop it? Did anyone take it throughout their pregnancy?

    Any experiences or views welcomed.
    Amanda

    Hi Amanda, was wondering how you were? as this subject caught my eye for personal reasons. My dp and I decided to for him to get sterilised as my only option was humira and was told I couldn't get pregnant on it and my condition being as bad as it was, I needed to make some tough decisions and priorities. Just wondered if your consultant is being supportive? Tam x
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