Executive Summary

• Humira is taken for autoimmune disorders.
• Investigating Humira brings up the topic of whether this is a sustainable solution.

Introduction

Ivermectin is a very important immunomodulator. However, it is very rare to hear about Ivermectin for autoimmune disorders. However, we received a question on just this topic. As the person posing the question had been using Humira for six years, we spent time investigating this drug.

Humira and TGN Drugs

Humira is a TNF drug. As covered in the article Hair Loss Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors, TNF stands for Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitor.

Ivermectin for Crohn’s Disease?

I am reaching out because I have been taking Humira for the past 6 yrs for treating my Crohn’s disease. I have been researching alternatives more holistic approach but am a little nervous just trying things without a little guidance from people who know more. I am a patient at the Mayo Clinic but have lost my faith and respect in them. I have changed a lot of my diet and eat mostly organic and only purchase meat from a local farmer with no antibiotic and grass fed only beef. I understand you may not be able to provide medical advice but was just wondering if you know if anyone has had success in treating other illnesses besides cancer like Crohn’s disease with ivermectin? Any insight would be appreciated.

Patient Quotes on Humira

I found the following quotes on Humira from the Drugs.com site of interest.

Review #1: Problems With Triggering Hodgkins Lymphoma

“My Father went on Humira for rheumatoid arthritis. He was diagnosed with non Hodgkins lymphoma 6 months later and his rheumatolgist took him off Humira immediately. His rheumatologist admitted that Humira caused the Lymphoma. My father died a few months later. There is a black box warning that Humira may cause Lymphoma. This drug should be taken off the market! I tried calling the FDA and sent letters and information. No Response from the FDA!”

The FDA will not respond — as they don’t view it as having anything to gain by responding.

Review #2: Positive Experience

“At age 52 I began to experience symptoms (swelling, joint pain). After suffering for two months, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in Feb, 2019. Was put on prednisone for a few weeks and then began weekly dose of methotrexate. After a few months of this treatment, my symptoms were slowly improving when my doctor decided to start me on Humira. I immediately began to feel better. Well enough to resume living my active lifestyle which includes running 40+ miles a week. Thankfully, any side effects have been minimal to date.”

Review #3: Side Effects Become Apparent

“I had sudden onset acute rheumatoid arthritis at age 58. Severe pain, swelling, unable to work or do much of anything. Rheumatologist put me on Humira after trying various other therapies. Was taking Methotrexate, but that started causing chest pain. The Humira was like magic for a while – the pain was much diminished. I was able to go back to work and resume very active lifestyle. After about 1 1/2 years, the side effects started. Rash at first, then a plaque-ike rash with sloughing skin (which is still spreading) on my head, hands. Then boils started – very large, very slow to heal. I have to stop taking it – it is killing my immune system. Really not sure how much damage has been done to my body from this drug. There are significant risks to this drug.”

Review #4: Problems With Triggering Hodgkins Lymphoma

“Any negative Ankylosing Spondylitis experience I had before taking Humira was heaven compared to the awfulness Humira has caused me. There were zero positives for me while taking Humira. Even though I quit Humira awhile ago, all of the negative symptoms Humira caused still continue on. Now I have Ankylosing Spondylitis…. + daily headaches, extreme fatigue, constantly feel like I have the flu, way more back pain than before, constant vertigo, and psoriasis all over my scalp and jawline!

I vomit a little bit in my mouth every time I see one of those ridiculous Humira commercials on TV. Humira was free for me thanks to the Canadian government and my insurance. I can’t imagine actually paying for this horrible drug. My heart goes out to anyone in the US that must pay out of pocket to play Russian roulette with their health by trying Humira. I wouldn’t use Humira again if someone paid me a million dollars! Absolutely the worst experience of my life.”

Here is one of those Humira commercials.

It is almost amusing how an industry that claims to be such scientific markets its products using such extreme emotion. The topic is not primarily the effectiveness of Humira but this man’s relationship with his daughter. Both this commercial and MDs who discuss Humira with their patients drastically suppress the side effects of this medication. Despite what the establishment media have said about Ivermectin, Ivermectin has none of these side effects.