Reviewer: Fish, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Has not made me feel any better. Maybe even worse.

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Has not made me feel any better. Maybe even worse.
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Reviewer: jessbee, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am writing a follow up review for this medication, I have had 3 injections of cimzia, and was feeling great, was able to come off methotrexate and then i was hospitalized for inflammation of my intestines. Dr. doesnt think it was related to cimzia but wanted to share this in case anyone else has a similar experience. Doing fine now and still on cimzia.

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I am writing a follow up review for this medication, I have had 3 injections of cimzia, and was feeling great, was able to come off methotrexate and then i was hospitalized for inflammation of my intestines. Dr. doesnt think it was related to cimzia but wanted to share this in case anyone else has a similar experience. Doing fine now and still on cimzia.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I tried DMARS and NSAIDs for awhile but kept having to use prednisone. I took a few months of this drug, but its finally working. My fatigue from the RA is almost completely gone. I do feel like a bus hit me the day after injections but its worth it. There is hardly no pain with the shots and very easy to give. No side effects so far

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I tried DMARS and NSAIDs for awhile but kept having to use prednisone. I took a few months of this drug, but its finally working. My fatigue from the RA is almost completely gone. I do feel like a bus hit me the day after injections but its worth it. There is hardly no pain with the shots and very easy to give. No side effects so far
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Reviewer: Aubrey, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with JRA at 10months of age. I have been on every treatment available including gold shots. I am 42yr now. I have just gotten my 2nd set of shots and the first set , I saw somewhat relief after the 4th day. My JRA hit me hard this yr staring in Jan. I have went downhill spending most days in bed. I was on Humira most recently Q 7 dy and wasnt helping. I also have Psoriatic Arthriti ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with JRA at 10months of age. I have been on every treatment available including gold shots. I am 42yr now. I have just gotten my 2nd set of shots and the first set , I saw somewhat relief after the 4th day. My JRA hit me hard this yr staring in Jan. I have went downhill spending most days in bed. I was on Humira most recently Q 7 dy and wasnt helping. I also have Psoriatic Arthritis. Since the second shots within 4 days I was able to be up and around walking which is so wonderful.My disease has affected ALL of my joints and I have osteopenia because of the disease process. I have slowed on taking all of my pain medications but still have days of not being able to care for myself. This drug is promissing even though there have been some side effects I dont like. Nausea, headaches, fatigue, weakness. I have found that if my husband, a surgeon lets the syringe sit out for about 30 minutes before injection it doesnt burn so much. This may help you out some. The humira always burned and I had horrible reactions with it. I am on a rather large regime of other meds but with Cimzia , it is getting smaller. Sleep is the biggest problem for me. It is very hard to sleep with this medication on board. I hope this helps anyone and everyone.
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Reviewer: Linda, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 9 years. I have been on many drugs that my system over time has made ineffective. This will be my 3rd month on Cimzia. I have seen good control of the RA, but the shots are extremely painful, very burning. I am used to pain, but this is terrible. I am wondering if the mg strength of the dosage plays a role and if the preservative used in the medication is also ... Show Full Comment

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I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 9 years. I have been on many drugs that my system over time has made ineffective. This will be my 3rd month on Cimzia. I have seen good control of the RA, but the shots are extremely painful, very burning. I am used to pain, but this is terrible. I am wondering if the mg strength of the dosage plays a role and if the preservative used in the medication is also a factor? Also have developed a red rash on my cheeks and arms. Will still continue for now.
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