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cemurphy Posts: 3
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I've been on Cimzia for a few months now, I've also been on a bunch of other biologic treatments (Humira, Abatacept, you-name-it). I kinda like Cimzia, I don't get the "flu-like" symptoms the next day, and it's just two shots in the tummy. I can really only think of 3 things to tell you about it, in terms of advice (but send me questions if you have any!): 1) watch your skin, I've had quite a few small skin abscesses with this one, so you need to be proactive getting them looked at with your doctor. 2) Watch yourself if you go out in the heat, I've found I get over-heated pretty quickly. Granted I live in Florida, so I'm talking 90-degrees with over 70% humidity  that might not be as big of an issue for you, but A/C is my friend. and 3) ask your doctor (if that's where you go for the shots) if you can call ahead and have them start mixing it before you get there. It takes FOREVER for the drug to mix, like a half hour or more, and you don't want to end up killing your entire afternoon in the waiting room of your GI. I hope it works out for you! |
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