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Is Anyone Using Cimzia For This?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saratoga, NY

I’m newly diagnosed. They have me on lovely steroids and Cimzia shots. Is anyone using Cimzia, any side effects, long term effects or relief?

February 7, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

So far I am finding some relief, however it has completely destroyed / suppressed my immune system. That scares me, especially with winter months (everyone being sick). And I am not great with giving myself the shots, I have a serious phobia and anxiety of needles. Good times…

February 7, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I did cimzia for 6-9 months and found no relief. Started humira and that has helped greatly. Hope you get some relief.

February 7, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes, according to the information provided, Cimzia (Certolizumab pegol) is used by people with spondylitis. Specifically, it is approved by the FDA to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis and active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) in people with objective signs of inflammation. Approximately Show Full Answer

Yes, according to the information provided, Cimzia (Certolizumab pegol) is used by people with spondylitis. Specifically, it is approved by the FDA to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis and active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) in people with objective signs of inflammation. Approximately 300 people have indicated they have taken Cimzia for spondylitis.

July 31
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Your Dr. is correct about the 3 months. I did not have any side effects when I was on this medication. My body eventually built up a tolerance and I had to be switched to another medication.

March 20, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Hi Angie! I’ve been on Cimzia for about 3 months. I don’t feel any different. When I tell my Rheumatologist, she just says it could take 6 months for it start working. Well this is my 5th type of medicine, so that means 6x5=30 months of waiting for the medication to start working. I’m in great pain in my lower back, and all throughout my back, up to my neck! Both hips are on fire. If we go anywhere that requires a long walk, or standing for very long, we bring my wheelchair. I’m sorry, Cimzia hasn’t started working yet.

February 11, 2023

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