User Reviews for Cimzia subcutaneous

I started cymzia in 1/12, developed numbness in my back after the load up dose. Went off it for 2 months, had MRI, nothing is wrong at all according to the results. I have felt confused and lost at times, feel like I am on a spinner and someone keeps flicking me around in the circle, sick to my stomache all the time. The doc thinks I am fine. I'm afraid to tell him that I just feel worse, he acted like there was no other choice but cymzia or remicade. I really think that I felt so much better on the asacol hd alone. I want to be able to keep on working, and this cymzia had me so tired and confused it really makes it difficult to even get out of bed. Is anyone else having the back numbness and/or spinning feeling?Read More Read Less

To anyone suffering from Crohn's, I beg you to try Remicade. It literally saved my life. I have an ileostomy, as everything from just inches of small bowel remain. I have had my anus, rectum, sigmoid, obstructions, entire colon... removed. My Crohn's has affected all of me since I can remember. Skin, eyes, mouth, throat, esophagus .. entire digestive tract. As well as life changing arthritis. Please, help your get out of the fetal position promising God you will never put anything in your mouth ever again. You deserve to have your disease better controlled. Please ask for Remicade. You will experience Life again. God Bless You All DhowardRead More Read Less

This medication has worked well for me over a 2 year period. And the company is good about helping you when you dont have insurance

I have Crohn's disease since 1986. I had 5 surgeries. After the last surgery my gastro put me on Remicade. After 4 Remicade doses I developed numbness in my hands when sleeping, which progressed to extreme muscle & joint stiffness. There were days I could hardly walk. I refused to take any more Remicade. The rhumalogist I was referred to suggested Cimzia, that it had fewer side effects. I really hate having to self-inject it. I also noticed the muscle & joint stiffness starting, though not as severe as before. I don't really notice any difference in my Crohn's symptoms, so I don't know if it's helping or not. I am gaining weight, not happy about that. Now after being on Cimzia about 8 months, I have a MRSA skin infection. Not happy about that either. Really wondering if I should keep taking these so called biologic drugs. The last surgery was harder on me, took longer to recover. I don't know what's worse, surgery or these drugs that mess with your immune system.Read More Read Less

Well my fiance has crohns(over 18 years now) and has been put on this medication recently. He gets the acne all over his chest and shoulders, a rash all over his stomach, and night sweats. When he first got the shots he immediately got a U.T.I.(first one since he was 10, he's 28 now) which turned into double kidney infection with multiple kidney stones within days. While in the hospital being treated for the U.T.I. he caught MRSA(antibiotic resistant staph) with Cellulitis in his neck and face... was a horrible experience for the both of us. We were in the hospital for two weeks. The antibiotics weren't getting rid of the MRSA. We also stopped using Cimzia while in the hospital since he had an infection. After much prayer and research we found ELECAMPANE ROOT(tincture) and Copper Pills and in less then 12 hours his white blood cell count went from 35,000 and rising to 12,500. He went home two days later, infection gone. We, just a few days ago, gave him his other dose of Cimzia shots. My fiance is laying next to me crying and in agony from his Crohn's pain right now. Breaks my heart :( wish I knew what I could do or find to help him...Read More Read Less

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.

I've been on cimzia for 2yrs and it has lasted longer than humira and remicad (both worked for about 6months and then they stopped working), just recently started having a big flare up again. Hoping this medicine will still work because it's been great except for the nights I give myself shots ( I get swelling and rashes where I do the injection and the next day I have a massive headache) but I'd take those symptoms over my crohn's symptoms any day!

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. Read More Read Less

the only side effect i had with cimzia was extreme hair loss. so far, i've experienced almost 60% hair loss. has anyone else experienced this, and if so, will it grow back? can't seem to find any information re: regrowth. my body clearly didn't like this medicine, as my hair loss started after 2 weeks of the injections (i've since gone off it, last injection being 10/28/11). my hair loss has slowed down, but it's still coming out :(

Everything is going good with my Cimzia injections. Although I have one issue, every time I get my injections I start feeling light headed while I am receiving them. I have even passed out 2 times. Does this happen to anyone else? Not sure what is going on

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.

I have had my first two "loading" doses. My RA was diagnosed about 20 years ago, and I have tried just about every medication there is for RA. One of the nurses at the infusion office told me about Cimzia so my doctor said lets try it. So far I do not see any difference - time will tell. I am to take 2 shots every 4 weeks. I am a bit upset by the posts here saying that it is difficult and painful. I find it so much easier than an infusion. You need to let the syringes sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before injecting (this is in the instructions), and give the injection either in the top of your leg (thigh) or stomach. I do not find it painful. At first there is the slight "burning sensation" but it goes away in minutes. When injecting you need to take your time since the solution is thick-this is not something that you just stick, push, and go. But you actually have to slowly push the plunger on the syringe. I am hoping that this works for me. The fatigue and joint damage is taking its tole. Just need to stop the damage and find some energy.Read More Read Less

I've had Crohn's disease for 4 years. I've tried Remicade, which worked well for a while until I developed anti-bodies and had to stop taking it. Humira worked for about 6 months and then I became allergic to that too. I've been on Cimzia for 14 months and it has kept me in a remission (the longest I've had since my initial diagnosis). I had a fissure & abscess which required surgery. Cimzia has prevented it from returning. I'm very happy with the results and lack of side effects thus far. My doctor is optimistic that I'll continue to be able to tolerate it since I've been on it for twice as long as any previous medications. Read More Read Less

24 hours after starting this drug, I began to get hives. They lasted about 9 days, getting progressively worse each day. I had some in my mouth as well. I was advised I could try a second dose if I had an epipen ready in case I had a severe allergic reaction. I am not prepared to try that, so I stopped the drug. The hives were so itchy and uncomfortable. I did feel an increase in my energy level after one dose; hope I can find another biologic that will work for me. Good luck everyone.

ive had severe crohns for about 11 years. I have had one bowel resection 1 foot of intestine gone. I too suffer from chronic fatigue muscle fatigue and sleep issues. As well as shortness of breathe. Cimzia was a mixed bag but for me i gave up on it because of the people i had to deal with in obtaining it. And worse I had gall bladder attacks that i thought was crohns but found out otherwise. I have had my gall bladder removed and the sharp pain in the center top of my stomache has stopped. I still suffered severe lose stools. But between a drug called colestipol and immodium ad which seems to be hard to get now I am improving. In the end i do not know if cimzia helped or not i guess i will find out soon enough. I hate this disease it is hell and would not wish it on anyone with the exception of our politicians lol. Read More Read Less

I am currently participating in a drug study of Cimzia with my rheumatologist. It's a bit inconvenient to drive 60 miles each way every two weeks for the blood work and injections. There is definite relief when taking thiese injections.

I had rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years. I am in my 50's now and was using Remicade but developed serious allergies. Cimzia is my miracle drug. I had the shots now twice (2 months). I m getting 2 shots of 200 mg each once a month. i feel wonderful as if I never had this disease. I am able to exercise with weights now Before my hands and feet were in so much pain. I have lots of energy. I work full time. The only thing I am feeling is my heart racing more but if that's the noly thing i have to go through then, i m fine with that. also the shots don'hurt as much and it is so fast! Hope all of you do well too. Read More Read Less

Thank goodness this drug is available ESP. for those with latex allergy.

I have been using it for four months and find no difference in the way I feel. Pain levels and fatigue remain the same. Next visit I will be asking my Dr to try something else.

Unrecognized anemia in early winter of 2009 and hemoglobin at 5 was my first hospitalization. Drove me to try Cimzia after trying everything else non-biological. Started Cimzia in June 09 after having my second kid and it has been a blessing ever since. I am an avid weight lifter since age 14 and it gave me all my strength back and I don't know I am even on a drug. I do have increased sinus infections during winter but I also have little kids that are germ factories. I just hope the drug keep working.Read More Read Less