Humira And Jia

My 10 year old little girl has been on humira for 2 years , injected every 2weeks , her health ( joints ) are fantastic but now I have concerning issues on a huge amount of weight gain , my daughter is active (probably over active ! ) diet is balanced , a huge worry is we haven't seen a consultant in over 18 months , obviously due to an over stretched NHS .
Now the issue is what she looks like , and my fear of other ailments and mental issues occurring, surely there is some other alternative , in our day and age ! I have researched and weight gain is a definite side effect in many users .
She was diagnosed almost 5 years ago and has been on other meds such as methotrexate, and infliximab , these may I point out had no weight gaining affects, I'm a single mum whom is very concerned and distressed, I certainly donot want an anorexic little girl on my hands !!
Hope anybody at all can help /advise on this matter cheers x

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Anorexia is a condition that causes someone to lose weight, according to NIH definitions, it is not associated with weight gain.

As to this medication, it is generally known to cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches.

Why have her medications been switched? What does her normal diet consist of? When can she get in to see a doctor, again?

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