A female asked:
i was on humira for ra. i kept getting head colds and sinus infections so i stopped taking it. what side effects should i expect?
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Dr. Dean Giannone answered
24 years experience Internal Medicine
RA worse. : First and foremost, your RA symptoms, both the joint pains and any extra-articular issues you may have, may worsen quite quickly. You need to discuss RA treatment plan B with your Rheumatologist.
Answered on May 19, 2017
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Not really: Remember, the risk of significant infection on Humira (adalimumab) is very low.
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Yes.: Yes. Report any concerns or side effects of the meds to your rheumatologist asap. One is prone to getting infections while on these meds.
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