Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Reviewer: Jim Griffin, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was taking Methatrexate and Prednisone..we started the Cimzia and my RA went into full remission after a few months. I completed the program and after 3 months the RA has started to return..It works but at $2,500 per shot (2a mo needed) I can't get it on Medicare...

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I was taking Methatrexate and Prednisone..we started the Cimzia and my RA went into full remission after a few months. I completed the program and after 3 months the RA has started to return..It works but at $2,500 per shot (2a mo needed) I can't get it on Medicare...
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with RA 11 years ago and have been on biologics for the past 7 years. My shoulder has been giving me fits for a couple of years with no relief from anything we have tried. I switched to CIMZIA in January and within 3 days of my first injection my shoulder stopped hurting! So far, so good.

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I was diagnosed with RA 11 years ago and have been on biologics for the past 7 years. My shoulder has been giving me fits for a couple of years with no relief from anything we have tried. I switched to CIMZIA in January and within 3 days of my first injection my shoulder stopped hurting! So far, so good.
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Reviewer: Emelia, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have had RA for 4 years. I have been very pleased with the effectiveness; short time period it took to start getting relief; the careful consideration in the design of the product. Had tried several biologics with limited or no relief of symptoms. Cimzia has a loading dose unlike the other biologics I had used. I found relief within a month. Had problems with my other biologics "wearing off ... Show Full Comment

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I have had RA for 4 years. I have been very pleased with the effectiveness; short time period it took to start getting relief; the careful consideration in the design of the product. Had tried several biologics with limited or no relief of symptoms. Cimzia has a loading dose unlike the other biologics I had used. I found relief within a month. Had problems with my other biologics "wearing off" a couple days prior to next injection. This has not happened with Cimzia. Have not suffered from many side effects. Have some irritation at the injection site which resolves within a couple days. The injection can cause a burning sensation during administration but bringing the drug to room temp and icing the injection site prior to admin does help decrease that. Have had thrush which was treated with one dose oral pill. Have had one flare while on Cimzia but I had a respiratory infection and had to hold my injection for several weeks. However, once I restarted I had immediate relief again. The syringe has the most thoughtful design I have ever used as it has large grip,and large plunger to push, and a soft silicone ring on the cap making it easy to remove. The plunger moves with ease so this has worked well for limited mobility. The texture of the materials reduces slippage, easy to grip and don't have to use forceful movements to administer. I worked as a Registered Nurse and have used many syringes this is by far the most consumer friendly that I have used.The packaging is also thoughtful as it uses velcro to secure it shut, no box fumbling.
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Reviewer: Lou, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago. I've been on Cimzia 4 months. My energy level is better. What it hasn't helped is the pain in my legs at night. I let the shots sit out for a half hour before using. Have had no side effects to speak of. Use Ibuprofen for pain when needed. It doesn't last very long. God Bless all of you that have to live with RA. It is a bummer.

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I was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago. I've been on Cimzia 4 months. My energy level is better. What it hasn't helped is the pain in my legs at night. I let the shots sit out for a half hour before using. Have had no side effects to speak of. Use Ibuprofen for pain when needed. It doesn't last very long. God Bless all of you that have to live with RA. It is a bummer.
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