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Battling it out for a bit long on cimzia, any ideas to help the side effects?
I wrote a few days ago about my ambivalence about staying on cimzia. After a long chat with my rheum, we've agreed I will stay on a bit longer and review in another couple of months. She's reduced my injected MTX (from 20mg to 15mg) which she hopes will ease some symptoms. I'm staying on leflunomide
I wrote a few days ago about my ambivalence about staying on cimzia. After a long chat with my rheum, we've agreed I will stay on a bit longer and review in another couple of months. She's reduced my injected MTX (from 20mg to 15mg) which she hopes will ease some symptoms. I'm staying on leflunomide
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11 years ago
Will the side effects wear off? It's been 11 weeks.
I've been on cimzia (fortnightly anti TNF injections) for 11 weeks. I get terrible headaches that require sleep in a dark room for one week after the injections. So, I'm spending 1 week out of every 2 feeling very unwell. :( Apparently, headaches are common but mine seem very bad and they make me vomit
I've been on cimzia (fortnightly anti TNF injections) for 11 weeks. I get terrible headaches that require sleep in a dark room for one week after the injections. So, I'm spending 1 week out of every 2 feeling very unwell. :( Apparently, headaches are common but mine seem very bad and they make me vomit
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11 years ago
Cimzia injection site reaction
Hello , I've just had my 2nd loading dose of Cimzia and this time the 2 injections went in my tummy ..I have woken up to the sites being red and puffy and about the the size of 2 50p pieces is this normal? Last time the loading doses went into my legs and this reaction didn't happen, has anybody else
Hello , I've just had my 2nd loading dose of Cimzia and this time the 2 injections went in my tummy ..I have woken up to the sites being red and puffy and about the the size of 2 50p pieces is this normal? Last time the loading doses went into my legs and this reaction didn't happen, has anybody else
claireyj
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11 years ago
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Cimzia not worked changing to Humeria
Well after trying this wonder drug Cimzia my body and Rhumi team have now decided it's not doing anything for me, I could of told them that 3 months ago,anyway now we are going to try Humeria ,only thing I'm happy about is its a pen injection ,How's everyone else been on this Humeria have any of you
Well after trying this wonder drug Cimzia my body and Rhumi team have now decided it's not doing anything for me, I could of told them that 3 months ago,anyway now we are going to try Humeria ,only thing I'm happy about is its a pen injection ,How's everyone else been on this Humeria have any of you
minxy1960
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NRAS
11 years ago
Advice please: diagnosed nearly 3 years' ago for Psoriatic RA and allergic to every drug incl steroids! Is there anything left for me to try
Cimzia (biologic) was the worst and took a year to get over side effects; can only tolerate Naproxen (not even stronger varieties of anti-inflammatories) and feel my Consultant has given up on me. Also tried Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine, you name it... GP tries to help with pain control. Worried
Cimzia (biologic) was the worst and took a year to get over side effects; can only tolerate Naproxen (not even stronger varieties of anti-inflammatories) and feel my Consultant has given up on me. Also tried Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine, you name it... GP tries to help with pain control. Worried
s7j7e7
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NRAS
11 years ago
STRICKLY.....Week 5? Dance 4? WITH LORET AND ANTON IN 'OKLAHOMA'
The stage is set! With covered wagons forming a half-circle, the towns' people gathered in groups around center stage, Anton and I arrive by horse and buggy, the one with the fringe on top, into the cheering crowd, all gathered to celebrate the admission of their new state to the Union. Anton
The stage is set! With covered wagons forming a half-circle, the towns' people gathered in groups around center stage, Anton and I arrive by horse and buggy, the one with the fringe on top, into the cheering crowd, all gathered to celebrate the admission of their new state to the Union. Anton
lorann
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NRAS
11 years ago
SWITCH - research study for those on 1st anti-TNF and methotrexate
Do you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Are you currently receiving a first anti-TNF treatment? Would you like to be involved in a research study? Male and female volunteers aged over 18 are required to participate in a research study on Rheumatoid Arthritis called SWITCH. This research is important
Do you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Are you currently receiving a first anti-TNF treatment? Would you like to be involved in a research study? Male and female volunteers aged over 18 are required to participate in a research study on Rheumatoid Arthritis called SWITCH. This research is important
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11 years ago
At last......................
Hi everyone! I wanted to share with you my news!! Many of you may remember my horrendous ordeal in May 2012 when I had to face a Dismissal Hearing at work. This was due to me having to Cimzia injections and give up part of my role as main first aider. It was a stressful and very painful time - and
Hi everyone! I wanted to share with you my news!! Many of you may remember my horrendous ordeal in May 2012 when I had to face a Dismissal Hearing at work. This was due to me having to Cimzia injections and give up part of my role as main first aider. It was a stressful and very painful time - and
PJ68
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NRAS
11 years ago
Yay I did it , hopefully a new start ..trying to feel positive
Hello every body feeling pleased with myself the nurse has just been and Ive had my loading dose (2 injections ) of Cimzia and I did it myself :))) ....funny stuff like injecting hair gel it's all thick but I did it different to Methx injections , stung a little but the benefits hopefully will be good
Hello every body feeling pleased with myself the nurse has just been and Ive had my loading dose (2 injections ) of Cimzia and I did it myself :))) ....funny stuff like injecting hair gel it's all thick but I did it different to Methx injections , stung a little but the benefits hopefully will be good
claireyj
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NRAS
11 years ago
Injecting anti-TNF the day after MTX?
I was injecting MTX on Fridays and cimzia on every other Tuesday. I've been on antibiotics, so had to delay cimzia injection. Healthcare at home said to inject when I've finished the course. Would it be medication overload to take them the day after each other? I get side effects the day after both medications
I was injecting MTX on Fridays and cimzia on every other Tuesday. I've been on antibiotics, so had to delay cimzia injection. Healthcare at home said to inject when I've finished the course. Would it be medication overload to take them the day after each other? I get side effects the day after both medications
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11 years ago
Chronic Fatigue...............What next....
Well here we go again. Yesterday i saw my consultant who told me my ra is stable by my bloods anyway. He is not putting me back on Cimzia as i have had to have antibiotics and as cimzia is a toxic drug he doesn't want me on it. Great i thought. I asked him why am i in so much pain and my joints are
Well here we go again. Yesterday i saw my consultant who told me my ra is stable by my bloods anyway. He is not putting me back on Cimzia as i have had to have antibiotics and as cimzia is a toxic drug he doesn't want me on it. Great i thought. I asked him why am i in so much pain and my joints are
sylvi
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NRAS
11 years ago
Does anybody work in a school and takes biologics?
I currently work in a junior school as an LSA although am off sick at the moment as waiting for Cimzia and in a flare . I enjoy my job but it is always really germy, snotty etc etc wondering how I'm gonna be when taking Cimzia and wonder whether working in these conditions really hassles my immune system
I currently work in a junior school as an LSA although am off sick at the moment as waiting for Cimzia and in a flare . I enjoy my job but it is always really germy, snotty etc etc wondering how I'm gonna be when taking Cimzia and wonder whether working in these conditions really hassles my immune system
claireyj
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NRAS
11 years ago
Omg freak out :(( !!
Hello .... Well I've just recieved my Cimzia jabs and they are now in fridge , now don't get me wrong I am greatful I have them as others can't get biologics authorised sadly and I really hope they work so I can feel better ..BUT the size of them looks so daunting ...I'm not terribly squeamish as I
Hello .... Well I've just recieved my Cimzia jabs and they are now in fridge , now don't get me wrong I am greatful I have them as others can't get biologics authorised sadly and I really hope they work so I can feel better ..BUT the size of them looks so daunting ...I'm not terribly squeamish as I
claireyj
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NRAS
11 years ago
How long for a Cimzia to work ?
Hiya just had a call from the fairy biologic godmother , Cimzia is being delivered Wednesday and god not a minute too soon literally agony and can't walk until about lunch time , feet and ankles really painful literally feel as though they've been run over :(( . Am off work at mo for obvious reasons
Hiya just had a call from the fairy biologic godmother , Cimzia is being delivered Wednesday and god not a minute too soon literally agony and can't walk until about lunch time , feet and ankles really painful literally feel as though they've been run over :(( . Am off work at mo for obvious reasons
claireyj
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NRAS
11 years ago
Do you ever feel that the medication causes more stress than the disease itself?
This may seem negative but I'm tired, ill and feeling miserable. I'm 25 years old, I should be out with my friends, not sitting at home in my PJs by myself. I'm home not due to RA symptoms but because I have a temperature and UTI thanks to cimzia and have been vomiting, again thanks to cimzia! Then,
This may seem negative but I'm tired, ill and feeling miserable. I'm 25 years old, I should be out with my friends, not sitting at home in my PJs by myself. I'm home not due to RA symptoms but because I have a temperature and UTI thanks to cimzia and have been vomiting, again thanks to cimzia! Then,
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11 years ago
WEDDING .................
I have news from my son. He tells us he and his girlfriend are getting married on the 15th of next month. It is a lovely surprise,they will still live with us until next year when she has a job and then they can afford somewhere together. She is a lovely girl and we all love her to bits. I am still
I have news from my son. He tells us he and his girlfriend are getting married on the 15th of next month. It is a lovely surprise,they will still live with us until next year when she has a job and then they can afford somewhere together. She is a lovely girl and we all love her to bits. I am still
sylvi
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NRAS
11 years ago
Rant &@£? Bloody crappy body of mine. &@£? Rant
Morning all. Sorry I need to rant with people who may understand my frustrations. And I thought of here. I've had RA since my distant memories of teenage years. However I'm lucky and have been in remission for a huge number of years. Until 2 years ago. When bang it strikes again. I've received outstanding
Morning all. Sorry I need to rant with people who may understand my frustrations. And I thought of here. I've had RA since my distant memories of teenage years. However I'm lucky and have been in remission for a huge number of years. Until 2 years ago. When bang it strikes again. I've received outstanding
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11 years ago
Can you help
MTX and cimzia can I inject same day .? One in leg one in tummy due to take this eve ? Xx
MTX and cimzia can I inject same day .? One in leg one in tummy due to take this eve ? Xx
minxy1960
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NRAS
11 years ago
Hello....... I know its been a while!
Hello everyone, I am so glad to be back here! I have had so much trouble getting back in to the new sute, but tonight I managed it!! Whoop whoop!!! So,,,, what have I been up to? Well I did take my Level 2 AAT in Basic Accounting and can happily say that I am now a qualified Book keeper!!! On the down
Hello everyone, I am so glad to be back here! I have had so much trouble getting back in to the new sute, but tonight I managed it!! Whoop whoop!!! So,,,, what have I been up to? Well I did take my Level 2 AAT in Basic Accounting and can happily say that I am now a qualified Book keeper!!! On the down
PJ68
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NRAS
11 years ago
Cimzia injectees - please look here!
So, it appears that injectees is not actually a word but I like it anyway. I wanted to start a thread so that us cimzia injectees could swap stories. I had my first 2 injections of cimzia last Tuesday. I felt terrible the next day - sick, dizzy and headachey but it wore off. Not much difference in terms
So, it appears that injectees is not actually a word but I like it anyway. I wanted to start a thread so that us cimzia injectees could swap stories. I had my first 2 injections of cimzia last Tuesday. I felt terrible the next day - sick, dizzy and headachey but it wore off. Not much difference in terms
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11 years ago
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