Orencia Questions

Orencia - I had my 4th infusion yesterday afternoon, and experienced much more severe joint pain?

... than pain?

Posted 5 days ago • 1 answer •

Orencia - Is Neck pain a side effect?

Since taking Orencia (subq) I have had pain in back of my head and neck on both sides. my doctor said this is unlikely side effect of Orencia, but I still wonder. I know headaches is a side effect.

Posted 17 May 2013 • 1 answer •

Can I have a glass of wine while on Orencia?

Posted 9 Feb 2013 • 1 answer •

I need information about itching from percoset and now fentanlyl?

I have RA, OA, fibromyalgia, and have had 3 back surgeries. I take an IV fusion of Orencia every 4 weeks. I have been taking Percoset for 3 years. It worked ok but all of a sudden I started itching ...

Posted 26 Jan 2013 • 6 answers •

Orencia - Is there anyone in the group like me? I have been treated for RA for 4 y ears and now?

... they say i am OA after not getting help from enbrel or humira. I have joint pain eveerywhere. I have had good luck treating fibromyalgia with tramadol and neurontin( gabapentin). I keep getting ...

Posted 28 Sep 2012 • 1 answer • 1 star

Before using orencia my dr had me on Enbrel which put a lot of weight on me?

I am wondering if the Orencia makes it harder to lose the weight. I am so sick of these drugs and what they have done to my body. I almost feel it is not worth it.

Posted 27 Sep 2012 • 2 answers •

I am wondering, for those of us on Orencia - how many are doing the infusion every 4 weeks & how?

... many are doing the weekly self-administered injection? I just started the injections this week & have been somewhat surprised to see, not just on this site, but overall, that there are many ...

Posted 18 May 2012 • 0 answers •

Orencia - I administered my first Injection of Oriecia on Tuesday. I wanted to share my reaction?

... with you to see if anyone has had a similar experience. About 30-60 min after the inj, I began itching-taken care of quickly with 10 mg of Prednisone. For approx the following 5-7 hours, I felt ...

Posted 18 May 2012 • 0 answers • 1 star

Any experience with Orencia aggravating existing Diverticulitis?

I have Diverticulitis infection flares when I use Orencia. Is there any known solution for this issue?

Posted 29 Feb 2012 • 0 answers •

Orencia - How long until you feel relief?

My mother, 65, who has extreme rheumatoid since 35, just had her 9th infusion yesterday. She has felt little to no relief up to this point. The doctor says it sometimes takes up to 6 or 7 months ...

Posted 1 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Discomfort during infusion?

I have had two orencia infusions so far and during the second one I started to feel really uncomfortable and almost felt like I was going to pass out. I also felt quite nauseous. Has anyone else ...

Posted 24 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Anyone ever get a body rash being on Orencia?

Anyone else ever had this problem?

Posted 14 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

I have been given this by naturopath, but don't know if it interacts with my extensive list of meds?

I am taking Prednisone, Orencia (IV med), percocet, depakote, norvasc, toprol xl, vistaril, provigil, gabapentin, methotrexate, dexilant

Posted 4 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

Does orencia cause back pain?

Posted 7 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

What is the typical relief time for patients using Orencia?

i have been taking Orencia for 3.5 months and have yet to have seen relief. I get an infusion every 4weeks.

Posted 21 Mar 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star