Roactemra

Jbinns73

Hi, my first post. I was diagnosed after sudden onset of rheumatoid arthritis 2 years ago. Been on methotrexate & still am, hydroxochloriquine, sulphasalazine, adalimumab & not worked. Just started tocilizumab (roactemra) but the injections are so painful. Is this normal?

Poppyjane

Welcome @Jbinns73 to the online community

It sounds as if you have had quite a journey already with your different trials of medication. Methotrexate is your staple drug and now you are hoping that tocilizumab will help create a better combination. You are finding the injections painful and ask if this is normal.

I attach a link about your medication and a conversation between members from a while ago now!

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/tocilizumab/

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/51179/painful-injection

I hope these are helpful . There is a lot of information on the website so do browse round and join in.

Best wishes

Poppyjane