Severe Night Sweats and Waiting for Humira

My Humira shots ran out and there was some confusion reordering. Thankfully my wife Amy and Anita at Dr. Shafran's office have taken care of it for me and my Humira is set to arrive at the house this morning. Since it comes in a cooler (and I live in Florida), my neighbor is coming to grab it off of my front porch this morning. I can barely believe I am saying this, but I can't wait to get home and get that big juicy shot of Humira. I am three days late and sweating so much at night it is unbelievable. Last night night sweats woke me up three times. I ran out of space on my California King sized bed, and ended up going through towels, sweatshirts, etc. I was freezing! Anyways I usually sweat pretty bad again the night I get the shot but it improves after that. I go see Dr. Shafran Monday for a checkup. I am looking forward to it and consider myself lucky to have such a good and caring doctor. Anyone needs a good Crohn's doctor in Central Florida....check out Dr. Ira Shafran in Winter Park, Florida!

Humira Pen Versus Shot

As most of you know I take Humira for Crohn's Disease. This blog has had allot of discussion and comments on the Humira Shot versus the Humira Pen. My wife talked to Dr. Shafran's wife today (the office manager and a nurse) because I am out of Humira and due for a shot tomorrow. Anyways she asked about the Humira pen and they told her to stick with the shot because they have had quite a few problems with the pen "misfiring" and the humira not actually making into the patients. Since Amy has been giving me the injections at a faster pace they haven't hurt as much so I am going to stick with the shots. I am still curious about the Humira pen though. Anyways thought I would update you all. Going to Dr. Shafran (Winter Park, Florida) for a checkup and B12 shot monday. Also, the night sweats are coming back pretty strong. It has been a while since I have had bad night sweats, but the past few nights I have been soaking the sheets. Not sure what the deal is there. I think there is a connection with them and needing a Humira shot.

Humira, Humira

It's time for a Humira (Adalimumab) shot folks. For me a Humira shot means some brief pain, followed by a night of good Crohn's disease sweats, and then hopefully a few good days. My Crohn's has been pretty good...mostly overshadowed by soccer injuries. Pinched nerve in the neck and bad left knee. We won last night 14-10 indoor...and lost tonight 3-2 at Red Bug (but we played awesome). Time to finish my beer and then have Amy give me my shot.

By the way...it seems I have picked up some readers (shout out to Seattle) of this blog and I am thankful. I might not have the most exciting posts, but I do like to follow the stories and blogs of people with Crohn's. So if you are reading this sometimes or a return visitor...leave me a message. It makes me feel good.

Another Humira Shot and more night sweats!

Those of you that know me laugh when I talk about getting shots for something related to my Crohn's Disease. You laugh because I have somewhere around 15 tattoos, but wimper at the thought of a quick prick with a needle. Well these Humira shots HURT! The needle itself is no big deal, but the pain as the medicine enters is pretty tough. I usually get through it thinking about tattoos or using the adreline part of it. Either way, I am off of the Asacol, 6MP, etc so I guess I should not complain too much. My next Humira injection is on the horizon. For those of you looking for more information on Humira and Crohn's Treatment, click here for the humira website.

And while I am complaining....Anyone else get the night sweats? I have them more often than not, but I sweated through my sheets twice last night. I do not entirely understand the connection between Crohn's disease and night sweats but I often (well my wife Amy does) change the sheets by 1am, then have to cover my side with towels again at 3 am. A pain in the ass...no pun intended.