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After being treated for two major crohn's flares since 2005, I ha...

Posted at 7:20 PM on Nov 18, 2008 by capthugh, #36705
After being treated for two major crohn's flares since 2005, I have had all the regular treatments for crohn's. Remicade gave me a liver abscess so the only choice left for Mass General Dr. I see from the MGH Crohn's and Colitis Center was Humira. It is helping to keep me in remission after a long bout early spring, but since Humira Pens were added to my treatments and medications I have had short term memory loss, lack of concentration and foggy head. I have been off and on Prednisone without the memory loss, but have had a bit of a fog due to it. This has been bad enough that after attempting over a month to get back to my teaching job, I have had to ask for a leave. Has anyone else complained about this problem with Humira?
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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 17, 2008 by johncaputo, #15323

I have also experienced memory loss due to Humira. I have Crohn's Disease and have been using the drug for a little over a year. I feel like there is a disconnect and it is very hard to remember things. I am also on the brink of asking for a leave, as it is starting to affect my performance at work.

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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 11, 2009 by prentisslee, #17894

I was just wondering if Humira was causing my short term memory loss. I've always blamed it on my family "it runs in the family" type thing but in the last month or so (I've had 3 shots) my short term memory has gotten really bad. I guess I should be talking to my doctor about it.

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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 11, 2009 by prentisslee, #17895

I also forgot to ask, has anyone had any vision problems. I've noticed lately that my vision is getting worse and my eyes burn and feel tired. I feel the need to rub them and I've never had to do that before.

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Reply 2 months ago on Sep 10, 2009 by foontheelder, #22872

I've been on Humira for over a year and the side effects are a loss of memory and a lack of ability to concentrate, along with 50 lb. weight gain.

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