finally cimzia
gemmapetken
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hi
Ive finally managed to log back in!!
after feeling really bad after my nurse appointment I started Cimzia two weeks ago tomorrow. Its a bit tricky as the medicine is really thick and it bleached my skin at the injection sites!! I think its been having an effect but ive been in a bad way with my knee for 3 days now, dont know wether its the cimzia wearing off or just RA being a pain!! LOL
Ive wrestled with the toughts on going on biologics and if i feel this good (without the knee pain) i would be happy. No hand swelling so thats a positive!1
Anyone else on Cimzia???
Many thanks
Gemma
Ive finally managed to log back in!!
after feeling really bad after my nurse appointment I started Cimzia two weeks ago tomorrow. Its a bit tricky as the medicine is really thick and it bleached my skin at the injection sites!! I think its been having an effect but ive been in a bad way with my knee for 3 days now, dont know wether its the cimzia wearing off or just RA being a pain!! LOL
Ive wrestled with the toughts on going on biologics and if i feel this good (without the knee pain) i would be happy. No hand swelling so thats a positive!1
Anyone else on Cimzia???
Many thanks
Gemma
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Congratulations on starting an anti TNF and I hope it does the trick. It's not one I've tried, and I don't know much about it, but if you are feeling OK with it then that is a good sign. I've found over the years that they have not helped much with pain levels so I've had to keep taking the cocos but everyone is different and I hope your pain reduces soon. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi Gemma,
I'm due to be starting cimzia in the next week or two, so I'll be watching with interest.
It's still early days, so got my fingers crossed for you.
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Hi
Thank you for your replies
I am due my second dose tomorrow so will keep you posted!!
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Well I had the second dose today. Been signed off by the nurse!! I am competent to administer my own drugs!! Lol
Bled a bit this time but I don't feel as "weirded out" as I did last time!
When the nurse started questioning me on my symptoms it really makes you think, pain in my elbows and hand really only returned last night. Have cleaned the house top to bottom today so will see how I feel tomorrow. No real side effects so very happy (ATM) with this drug!!! Will see how I go!!!
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I'm glad you've had a good day and can now be independant from the nurses!
If your feeling really bored, having done all your own housework, come round to mine and I'll find something to keep you busySerously though, don't do too much and but yourself back. I know on a good day the temptation is to really go for it, but don't do so much that tomorrow you'll feel like a bus has hit you. That's my trick, thinking Im able to do every thing one day and then spending the next in bed or resting, as everything hurts. :roll:
Take care, and enjoy the effect of the meds, Love Sue.xxxx0
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