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Morning all,
I have just started the new drug "Cimzia" and just wonder if anybody else on this forum is using it, and how they are getting on with it would love to know, was on rtx but did not work as well, so they have started me on this have had 4 injections now 2 once every 2wks, for 6wks, then 1 every 2wks,
hope you are all well
love sallyx
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Hi sally I have a stash of this in my fridge ready to use but I have got the willies and not had it. Plus. the endocrine team want me more settled with addisons etc before I go on it. How are you tollerating it? I know they give a loaded dose to start with- are you managing with this? It says it doesnt sting- is that true? Do you feel any better already? Sorry! So many questions! Jenni xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Rather than borrow yours, Jenni, shall I buy a pair of my own? 
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jeanb wrote:Rather than borrow yours, Jenni, shall I buy a pair of my own? Wot??  Jean have you totally lost the plot after that bug?! What are you going to buy? Lyn x Apologies for hijacking but I'm intrigued!!
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I think she means the red boots Lyn! (look at Jenni's signature).
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Shhhh Doreen - it's Lyn who's lost the plot 
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Hi sally I am waitig to hear the result of my 2nd Das test & if ok I start on cimzia . How are you getting on with it. I am a bit scared as hav,nt been on anti TNF before although I am desperate to try it after 7 yrs of beastly RA. Hope I donte collapse with the first injection. Hope you are ok & its makng a difference.Hope to hear from you .love Rose
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many thank for your replies, sorry it has taken so long to get back,
Jenni, yes it does sting but not for long, not really sure if it working yet,my joints are a lot easier, had 6lots at the moment,now down to one a fortnite which will be good,
Rose, was scared stiff to start with but i have got used it now, just hope it works well, tryed so many, best of luck with it, please let me know
bye for now sallyxxxx
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I just had my first 2 injections of Cimzia on Monday. The only feeling I have had is one of extreme tiredness, especially in the morning. Tuesday, I felt like sludge all day, today I felt better around lunchtime so I think its just a question of my body adapting to the drug. I think that is to be expected. I haven't had anti-TNF medication before and it is a double dose for the first 3 times. Nothing else to report, but its only been 2 days!! Yes, it does sting but not much. I did not have any reaction at the injection site though, which is good. I was dreading having this as I really thought that I would not be able to inject myself (too much of a coward) and was wishing I had chosen one with a pen. I am OK with needles as long as I look away! But it was fine, much better than I thought it would be and I am quite happy to continue using the syringe even if they bring out a pen. Not looking forward to next time when I have to inject into my thighs though. The syringe is really easy to use. My hands are pretty useless when it comes to dexterity but I managed easily. I don't think I could manage with an ordinary syringe. Jo 
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Sounds like a good outcome. I hope you continue to travel upwards, lets us know.
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