Cimzia and skin

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gemmapetken
gemmapetken Member Posts: 263
edited 24. Sep 2013, 14:00 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
I've been on cimzia from 2 months and I have developed a sort of dry skin (although not itchy but red) on my boob (sorry tmi!)
I don't know if its related and I know I should get it checked out for the big C

I was just wondering if anyone has any experiance?
Many thanks
G

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  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I got dry skin on cimzia but only on my limbs. As you said, you should get it checked out.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    No experience of cimzia, Gemma, but please do get it checked out just to be on the safe side.
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  • kathe
    kathe Member Posts: 183
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I got real dry skin all over bout whith Cimzia and now Orencia... :-)
    I got a cream from my doctor , and that helpt a bit..But I have to youse bodylotion everyday now...
    Hope is get better four you...
    kathe
  • gemmapetken
    gemmapetken Member Posts: 263
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you ladies
    Slightly freaking out as I've tried body lotion and moisturiser to no avail and now the patch has changed again, I've now got a red mark in it.

    Can only get an appointment with a female doctor for next fridày. Dint know what to do... Sit and wait? Swallow my dignity and go to see a male gp or what???

    I hope it is the cimzia but it says skin rashes etc at injection sites!!! I don't inject my boob!
    Gxx
  • Toots
    Toots Member Posts: 483
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Gemma x

    This patch is obviously slightly freaking you out - I'd say, if you can get a quicker appointment with a male gp, then go for it. You may feel a little embarrassed, but the doc won't care a jot and it may put your mind to rest a lot sooner x
    Toots x

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