Adalimumab tingling and swelling in feet

Jem26

Hi all I started on Adalimumab in June I am also taking methotrexate and Sulphasalazine it’s doing wonders for my arthritis my joints look fab, but it’s causing problems with my feet and ankles which have become swollen I have tingling and loss of sensation I spoke to nurse who said this wasn’t a usually side effect although side effects leaflet mention this, consultant is sending me for a ultrasound and my Gp has requested a Doppler this only started when I starting injections has any of the group had the same problem.

Any advice gratefully received Thank you ☺️

noddingtonpete

Hi @Jem26 hope the investigations lead to some answers. In the meantime have a look through the following.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/adalimumab/

Hope it might have some useful stuff in it.

Best wishes

Jem26

Thank you jury is still out been advised to stop for a month and when restart, since stopping ankle swelling has subsided and tingling has improved so will see when I restart. But thank you again

mpascucilla

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/63577/adalimumab-tingling-and-swelling-in-feet

mpascucilla

Hello jem26, I took my first dose of adalimumab-adaz Sunday evening (just about a week ago) on Wednesday my feet and ankle started to swell. I also jumped 5 pounds in a matter of days. I assume the water retention. I also have some spontaneous fluttering in my chest. I was happy to find your post because I was unsure of the cause of my symptoms. I’ve had to dig deep to find these possible symptoms. Contacting my rheumatologist ASAP.

noddingtonpete

Hello @mpascucilla and welcome to the Online Community forum. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

Have you has a look through the information (link above)? You are quite right in contacting your rheumatologist to check out if this is right for you. I hope you get something soon that suits you and helps.

Please let us know how you get on.

Best wishes

Peter

deny63

I'm on my forth injection and I keep getting dizzy and lightheaded very hot I'm still on a low dose of steroids 2.5 and been on them for 5 months

Jem26

I am sorry you are also having problems with taking Adalimumab I have just had my appointment with my consultant and he has stopped my injection and is Changing my biologicals to a monthly injection he did say the swelling was not common but is a side effect I stopped and restarted and the swelling continued so definitely make an appointment as there is numerous alternatives to try. Hope you find the right biological that works for you and your health improves 😊take care

Louisa77

Hi @Jem26

The wonderful thing about this community is I have just seen a post from @WendyGoode64 on very similar concerns with the same drug. I hope discussing and reading these posts helps.

Jem26

Thanks Louisa77

I agree how helpful this group is sometimes times you need to talk to others who are having similar symptoms and hopefully it helps people with making decisions 😊x