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What Causes Fatigue And Leg Weakness While On Humira?

Hi, I have been on humira for about four or five years now. I am now starting to feel tired and my legs get real tired just from any activity, like I hiked a mountain or something? If I decide to get off of it, what other new drug would be good to try. The humira works great for the psoriasis though. And really, just how dangerous is this drug? From a 1-10
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Thanks for consulting me at HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to latest medical practice guidelines.


Probability:-
We first have to rule out other causes of the symptoms you have. May be it is not due to this Humira (Adalimumab).

Lab work needed:-
CBC with ESR and Differentials.
Urine complete analysis.
Serum electrolytes.
Thyroid function tests.
Fasting Lipid profile.

After that we may be able to find out the cause of your leg tiredness. Humira is a good drug and isn't dangerous. Every drug has its own safety profile and side effects. It doesn't have such a reported side effects that may cause symptoms which you are facing nowadays. It is a safe drug and is very effective for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.


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DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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What Causes Fatigue And Leg Weakness While On Humira?

Thanks for consulting me at HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to latest medical practice guidelines. Probability:- We first have to rule out other causes of the symptoms you have. May be it is not due to this Humira (Adalimumab). Lab work needed:- CBC with ESR and Differentials. Urine complete analysis. Serum electrolytes. Thyroid function tests. Fasting Lipid profile. After that we may be able to find out the cause of your leg tiredness. Humira is a good drug and isn t dangerous. Every drug has its own safety profile and side effects. It doesn t have such a reported side effects that may cause symptoms which you are facing nowadays. It is a safe drug and is very effective for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on I Find This Answer Helpful and don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA