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Has anyone used Cimzia and Simponi Aria as a combo? I use methotrexate and it's not working.
I did not tolerate methotrexate so now my doctor is recommending I start simponi aria infusions. Is anyone using that medication and if so, what has your experience been?
Thanks,
Scott
That’s the frustration when doctors do not listen and look at their watch for a 10 minute appt collect 85 co pay and say see ya in 3 mos let me know how you soon that new medthrough your patient… read more
Just diagnosed but probably had it for 30 years.
Me to
I was on Simponi infusions for about a year when I developed a bad intestinal infection. Long story short…I had about 10 inches of my colon removed about 2 months ago. Of course I had to stop taking Simponi for the aurgery. Now all of my pain is back and Sore am supposed to restart my infusions. I am worried about another infection. Does anyone have any advice for me?
Stay off of ALL meds. I have taken MANY different things for my pain and, have since 2012 stopped everything but blood pressure meds. I have indulged in so much research on medication and have found… read more
My Rheumatoligist has suggested that get in infusionssf Siponi Aria? I am going to get my booster next week then I have to wait 2 weeks before I start the infusions
Oh i do too
This may be a tmi but….
For those that are simponi Aria have you had any stomach pain or cramps? Any major changes in bowel habits?i always freak out and think the worse when you can see visible Changes. Just curious what u think.
I just noticed yesterday, I either have a stomach bug…or it’s side effects of the infusion exactly 5 weeks after every infusion. Vomiting and diarrhea. I went back and looked at the timing. Wasn’t… read more
Anyone have recently taken methotrexate? I started 3 weeks ago for my spondylitis pain/muscle pain. My GI dr may also start me on Hunira, so just trying to see anyone’s experiences…
My Dr. And I agree that I would do better Remicade infusion every 6 weeks( insurance 8 weeks) so limited living 3 out of 8 weeks! I told my Dr. that feel like I'm living dogs life. 3weeks out of 8 weeks lost because of a lot of pain and fatigue . So we are looking into changing from 8 week Remicade to another medication from (list of biologics and related) . Anyone experence similar issues and found a better medication to limit / reduce pain and fatigue for those lost 3 weeks of 8 weeks… read more
Most of those companies have complete coverage of your med. You’re just responsible for infusion costs unless it’s a home injection.
Yes. I hoped to find something I've missed. I'm almost out of options. Thanks for replying, Mark.