New member started Cimzia

Hello, new here. Just had first dose of CIMZIA last week. Some pain relief on day 2. Terrible nightmares for 3 nights. Horrible fatigue, which is better today. Pain now center at hips and lower back. 78, male, took year to DX sever migrating RA with sever flareups. Father had it at 44. I have no swelling or redness. Bld tests did not show RA factor. Immune system and inflamation factors way high. Also taking 7 pred a day, down from 20, will resume taking off a mg a month when we see how CIMZIA works, two 30 mg symbalta a day. Off mdx as it raised liver tests. Looking for a possible thread on CINZIA, but can t figure search! Hope everyone is having a better day today than yesturday. RAbid

Post Edited By Moderator (BadDay) : 6/21/2018 1:15:27 AM (GMT-6)

I started Cimzia about a month ago- ready for my third dose tomorrow actually. I started to feel better within a few days and felt completely better within a week of my first loading dose. It has literally been amazing. No side effects or anything. I have my first follow up appt on Monday (in a few days) to discuss changing it to Humeria or Enbrel- my insurance says I have to start with either one of those before they’ll pay for Cimzia. I was lucky enough to get some free doses from my doc for the first few months. Have two more packs in my frieze now.

How are things since you last posted/started the Cimzia. You may have mentioned this, so forgive me if I ask again, but what is your long term plan for the pred? Are you hoping to come off that eventually? I’m sure that’s giving you some nasty side effects as well? I was on and off that for years with my colitis. It’s a life saver and a hell of a drug (in terms of side effects) at the same time!