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Simponi Aria Infusion

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Lansing, MI

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

July 31, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

You need to be honest and tell them you're going backwards, I hope they'll listen to you

August 1, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I did had simponi for about 2 half year my ra Dr stopped because seem medicine isn't effective for me so they're working on try giving me different medicine also I need get back on cizima it helps a lot

August 1, 2023
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Simponi Aria (Golimumab) for Spondylitis

Overview
- Approval: Simponi Aria is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis.
- Type: It is an immunomodulator, specifically a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
- Mechanism: Simponi Aria is a Show Full Answer

Simponi Aria (Golimumab) for Spondylitis

Overview:
- Approval: Simponi Aria is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis.
- Type: It is an immunomodulator, specifically a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
- Mechanism: Simponi Aria is a genetically engineered antibody that works by inhibiting tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a chemical messenger involved in autoimmune attacks.

Administration:
- Method: Administered as an intravenous infusion.
- Frequency: Every eight weeks after initial loading doses.
- Form: Comes in a single-dose vial.

Side Effects:
- Common:
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Increased liver enzymes
- Viral infection
- Lowered blood count
- High blood pressure
- Rash
- Rare but Serious:
- Severe infections
- Congestive heart failure
- Increased risk for lymphoma
- Demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Hypersensitivity reactions

For more details about this treatment, you can visit the official [Simponi Aria website](https://www.simponiaria.com).

July 25
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

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 portal I will communicate through that because we no longer hire receptionist to take phone calls. Or no one answers a phone anymore they get paid but patients suffer no good healthcare anymore for seniors.

August 1, 2023

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