Question 1

how much does humira (adalimumab) compromise my immune system?

Accepted Answer

No simple answer: Some physicians use t cell subsets to measure immune impairment but there are many other tests. It is actually quite hard to quantify easily.

Question 2

how much does taking weekly humira (adalimumab) injections lower my immune system?

Accepted Answer

Not definitive: It lowers resistance, but unclear how much.  Essential is avoiding infectious exposure.  Avoid individuals who have had live vaccines - for 30 days after vaccination.

Question 3

is there an immune system build up after discontinuing humira (adalimumab)?

Accepted Answer

Humira (adalimumab): The body makes tnf- Alpha as one of the proteins involved in systemic inflammation.  When any tnf blocker is stopped inflammation will usually increase and the levels of many cytokines that are involved in inflammation increase as the systemic inflammation increases but tnf is only one protein that increases with increases in inflammation.  There is not a build up.

Question 4

immune system build up after discontinuing humira, (adalimumab) can you tell me about this?

Accepted Answer

Humira (adalimumab) Clearance: It takes about 5-6 x the "half life" for the body to metabolize / excrete a medication from the body.  The "half life" of Humira (adalimumab) is 10-20 days. The shortest time period it would take for Humira (adalimumab) to be cleared from your body would be 5x10 or 50 days (almost 2 months) and the longest would be 6x20 or 120 days (4 months).  Probably after 3 months your immune system wouldn't see the effects of Humira (adalimumab)

Question 5

i have uc. i take humira (adalimumab) bi weekly but still have active colitis. wants me to do weekly humira (adalimumab). how much more does this suppress your immune system?

Accepted Answer

It does suppress it: In general, when someone takes humira (adalimumab) more frequently, their immune system will theoretically be more affected. That being said, no more tests will be needed. Also, one should assess the risk and the benefit of any intervention, because every intervention carries risk with it. Humira (adalimumab) here is trying to postpone the need for surgery.

Question 6

over 70 with an underlying medical condition (crohn's) and taking humira which suppresses the immune system. stop taking the humira?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn’t D/C yet: Studies suggest that in general immune suppression might worsen outcomes in viral infection.  On the other hand some anti inflammatory Rx may help mitigate the inflammatory cytokine storm.  Nevertheless until more information comes in, most experts would not recommend stopping Humira unless a patient has documented COVID infection.  Follow CDC guidelines l, stay away from crowds, hospitals etc.

Question 7

trying to boost my immune system.can i take echinacea or astragalus while on humira (adalimumab) for as?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: You should talk to your rheumatologist first.  Medicines to boost your immune system could make your autoimmune disease worse.

Question 8

how quickly is your immune system suppressed after your first injection of humira for axial spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

: Humira controls just one molecule of inflammation in controlling arthritis, or psoriasis, or uveitis.  Effects are often noticeable within the first few days.  This does partially suppress your immune system and should be taken into consideration if you have another infection.

Question 9

is it true that taking the combination of prednisone and humira (adalimumab) for 6 months is not safe and suppresses the immune system completely?

Accepted Answer

MD supervision: Is mandatory while using those strong medications, counseling is important too, which I'm sure happened, yes steroids and biologicals suppress the immun system, but not permanently

Question 10

can i take herbs and mushrooms to boost my immune system while on a tnf blocker i am taking humira (adalimumab) for ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Diets as you suggest will have no benefit.

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Immune system build up after discontinuing humira, (adalimumab) can you tell me about this?

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I have uc. i take humira (adalimumab) bi weekly but still have active colitis. wants me to do weekly humira (adalimumab). how much more does this suppress your immune system?

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Over 70 with an underlying medical condition (crohn's) and taking humira which suppresses the immune system. stop taking the humira?

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Trying to boost my immune system.can i take echinacea or astragalus while on humira (adalimumab) for as?

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How quickly is your immune system suppressed after your first injection of humira for axial spondylitis?

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Is it true that taking the combination of prednisone and humira (adalimumab) for 6 months is not safe and suppresses the immune system completely?

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Can i take herbs and mushrooms to boost my immune system while on a tnf blocker i am taking humira (adalimumab) for ulcerative colitis?

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