Question 1

can psoriatic arthritis have a positive rf factor? was diagnosed with seropositive ra. take methotrexate 1cc weekly and humira biweekly. have developed psoriasis on both elbows. blood work only showed rf +,elevated crp, high sed rate.could it be psa?

Accepted Answer

: There are false positive RF in significant amounts. Yours could be a false positive or you could have both psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. PSA can elevate sed rate &amp; CRP. Are your fingernails pitted? If you're female, I favor RA&amp; psoriasis. If male, PSA. . However A rheumatologist is best to advise you.

Question 2

how well does humira (adalimumab) actually work for psoriasis? and what does it mean to be moderate/severe?

Accepted Answer

It works: There are risks to it though since it reduces your ability to fight infections.  It does work though, but is quite expensive.

Question 3

does humira (adalimumab) work well for plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is effective for over 75 per cent of people using it although they do not all clear completely.

Question 4

does humira (adalimumab) work well for scalp psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can work well for scalp psoriasis.

Question 5

i believe i have bv infection. i also have psoriasis+psoriatic arthirits. the doctor has prescribed me humira (adalimumab). should i not take humira (adalimumab) if i have bv?

Accepted Answer

Take Humira (adalimumab): Bacterial Vaginosis is a local infection in the vagina. It is ok to continue your Humira (adalimumab)

Question 6

im taking humir(adalimumab) beacuseof psoriasis. i used to take clonazepam sometimes to sleep because of imsomnia. im wondering if i still can take clonazepam while humira. is there a problem, is contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

OK: OK to take with Humira. Note that this is best used as an occasional aid to sleep. If you have a chronic problem you should consult your Dr. For long term sleep therapy the best treatment is cognitive behavior therapy.

Question 7

my wife uses humira (adalimumab) to treat her psoriasis but it costs $1700/month. is there a cheaper alternative?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate: Has your doctor told you about patient support from abbott for its Humira (adalimumab) product? If not check with him/her. Methotrexate is a possible low cost alternative.

Question 8

is there a difference in humira and enbrel (etanercept) treatment of psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

No great...: No great differences. Enbrel (etanercept) is once weekly and Humira is once every two weeks. They have similar efficacy in large trials, but differences exist between individuals! both should be tried only after Methotrexate therapy has failed!

Question 9

if someone have mild psoriasis and are prescribed humira. is it worth the risk of getting cancer from humira? what are the odds of humira causing cancer?

Accepted Answer

Risk benefit: You need to weigh the risk benefit ratio for your situation, in consultation with your doctor. Visit this site for information about this medication:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/adalimumab-subcutaneous-route/side-effects/drg-20066817?p=1
Wish you good health!

Question 10

if a healthy individual with no underlying disease go on humira for moderate psoriasis, what are the odds of getting malignancies such as cancer from humira?

Accepted Answer

Humira for psoriasis: Cancer is not the main risk to worry about. The most common serious problems with Humira are tuberculosis and other TB-like infecitons, not cancers. But even these are uncommon. With "moderate" psoriasis, most likely the benefits of Humira outweigh the risks.

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Can psoriatic arthritis have a positive rf factor? was diagnosed with seropositive ra. take methotrexate 1cc weekly and humira biweekly. have developed psoriasis on both elbows. blood work only showed rf +,elevated crp, high sed rate.could it be psa?

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How well does humira (adalimumab) actually work for psoriasis? and what does it mean to be moderate/severe?

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Does humira (adalimumab) work well for plaque psoriasis?

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Does humira (adalimumab) work well for scalp psoriasis?

A member asked:

I believe i have bv infection. i also have psoriasis+psoriatic arthirits. the doctor has prescribed me humira (adalimumab). should i not take humira (adalimumab) if i have bv?

A member asked:

Im taking humir(adalimumab) beacuseof psoriasis. i used to take clonazepam sometimes to sleep because of imsomnia. im wondering if i still can take clonazepam while humira. is there a problem, is contraindicated?

A member asked:

My wife uses humira (adalimumab) to treat her psoriasis but it costs $1700/month. is there a cheaper alternative?

A member asked:

Is there a difference in humira and enbrel (etanercept) treatment of psoriasis?

A member asked:

If someone have mild psoriasis and are prescribed humira. is it worth the risk of getting cancer from humira? what are the odds of humira causing cancer?

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If a healthy individual with no underlying disease go on humira for moderate psoriasis, what are the odds of getting malignancies such as cancer from humira?

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