Fat_Dragon
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I was at the James Cook Hospital this week having my half yearly checkup for an autoimmune condition and my liver function levels are 3 times higher than what they should be. They have decided to stop the treatment and asked me if i want to try biologics. I have been reading the leaflets that the doctor gave me to get a better understanding of them and i'm not sure what to think. In my case i am being offered the biologic Humira (Adalimumab).
From what i have read Humira lowers your immune system and can increase your risk of getting infections and certain types of cancer. That alone fills me with anxiety. I was wondering if anyone uses or knows of anyone that does use biologics and what difference it has made to their day to day life? Do the positives outweigh the negatives and can you still live a close to normal life as possible or do you literally have to be careful where you go and who you socialise with?
From what i have read Humira lowers your immune system and can increase your risk of getting infections and certain types of cancer. That alone fills me with anxiety. I was wondering if anyone uses or knows of anyone that does use biologics and what difference it has made to their day to day life? Do the positives outweigh the negatives and can you still live a close to normal life as possible or do you literally have to be careful where you go and who you socialise with?