Cimzia and covid

[jools34]

I’m due my Cimzia injection, but I’ve been tested positive with COVID, and been quite poorly, should I still have my injection ?

[springcross]

I can't answer that for you jools but I wanted to say I'm sorry to hear that you have Covid and I hope it turns out to be a mild dose and that you recover quickly. All the best. xx

[jools34 in reply to springcross]

Thank you for your kind words. Xx

[Neonkittie17]

Sorry to hear this and hope you are soon on the mend and it’s a mild version. Can you leave a message on your rheumy helpline? Hopefully someone could reply quickly and let you know.

[bubblyalex]

I am sorry I don’t know... do leave a message for your rheumy team. I hope you are managing ok and have help 🍀

[jools34 in reply to bubblyalex]

Thank you, I am lucky to have a caring husband to take care of me , I’ll try and get in touch with them in the morning x

[bubblyalex in reply to jools34]

I am glad to hear that. I hope you get a good nights sleep in and feel better quickly 🤞🏻

[Smiler53 in reply to jools34]

So sorry to hear that. Get well soon 🌈🤗

[Ali_H]

Hi Jools,I’ve had it and my advice is up your VitD intake for a couple of weeks, drink loads of water or herbal tea and eat light, easily digested foods... re meds my rheumy dept told me to stop my MTX for 2 weeks (it’s my only med) and I suspect your rheumy will look to reduce or stop your RA meds but do speak to them directly as they know best.

I hope it goes away for you pretty soon

All the best

Ali

[stbernhard]

So sorry that you have this horrible virus. Get better soon. It's only the doctors who will be able to tell you about Cinzia I'm afraid.

[bunnycaramel]

I’m sorry to hear you have covid. Hope it’s mild and you recover well.

To your question I suggest you to speak with your rheumatology specialist team but I would think no you shouldn’t take it.

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My rheumatology nurses answer message says stop taking your biologic if you test positive for covid

[dbestdeb]

When I had it, my dr said no meds until I was completely well. Best wishes to you.

[dbestdeb in reply to dbestdeb]

I also take Cimzia, by the way.

[jools34]

Thank you all for the reply’s , I have been advised not to take them until I feel completely well again from COVID x

[allanah]

Get well soon. But dont forget you must continue steroids if you are on them or get advice on how to reduce if needed xx