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Hi Rheumy Family, My Dr. Switched Me To Humira From Remicade Infusions.

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia, PA

Hi rheumy family, my Dr. switched me to Humira from remicade, I just had my routine blood work done and I tested positive for tb, chest xray now, anyone ever experienced this? so worried right now.

November 30, 2017
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Members offered reassurance to someone worried about testing positive for TB after switching from Remicade to Humira, with several sharing... Read more

Members offered reassurance to someone worried about testing positive for TB after switching from Remicade to Humira, with several sharing that false positives or latent TB exposures that never become active are surprisingly common and that chest X-rays often come back clear. One member described their own experience of having active TB requiring six months of medication and severe breathing difficulties, while others explained that once exposed to TB, skin tests may always show positive even when X-rays confirm no active infection. A recurring theme was encouragement not to panic before getting results, paired with prayers and well-wishes for a speedy resolution and pain-free days ahead.

A myRAteam Member

Yes I have, I wouldn’t worry yet chest X-ray will probably be clear! I worked in the medical field before all this Ra and other mess, failed a tb skin test and now always will but X-rays always clear! Latent tb exposure that never become active, actually kinda common but they will always test for sure. I’m sure everything will be good, here’s to pain free as possible days and Happy Holidays😀

November 30, 2017
A myRAteam Member

No I haven't but I have a lingering cough, I've been on humira about a year now. I haven't had a tb test in quite a while. I think I will check into this. Thought it was allergies I've had 2 rounds of antibiotics, and a round of i.v. antibiotics as well.

February 18, 2024
A myRAteam Member

No I'm do sorry having RA is rough enough. God speed

September 5, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I had TB last year had to take medication for 6 months straight and often that it was gone. That was the worst feeling ever not being able to breath I would get out of breath really fast.. I hope you feel better and have a speedy recovery..

December 2, 2022
A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member , I am having a good day. Went to get a Christmas tree with the grandsons. Minimal pain today. M very happy.

December 3, 2017

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