Cimzia for Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis User Reviews
Cimzia has an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis. 0% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.
- Jen
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 20, 2023
"I was on Cimzia for around 6 months, it worked almost immediately for axial spondyloarthritis. I developed side effects from about 3 months. I had persistent thrush in the mouth and throat which didn’t ease with treatment. I then developed psoriasis that caused blisters so bad on my feet that I couldn’t walk, it then progressed to cover my entire body causing me to lose most of my hair and resulting in having to shave my head. I am still left with psoriasis now. At the same time as the psoriasis started my lipase levels increased ten times the normal limit and I had acute pancreatitis. The medication worked perfectly for axial spondyloarthritis but the side effects were terrible."
- Maggie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 22, 2020
"Please see my review for Cosentyx. It describes my experience with Cimzia."
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"I've been on Cimzia for a little under a year. It's definitely made a difference in my ability to live my life with less pain, which I love. I had missed out on important things like family holidays because of pain. At first, I didn't have any side effects. But after a couple of months, my psoriasis returned. It's on my cheek and around my ear; something I can live with. It seems to "flare up" when I'm close to my next dose. The worst side effect I've experienced is severe anemia. My PCP and rheumatologist are both keeping a close eye with monthly labs and treating them with both iron and B-12. I will update my review as treatment/labs progress. There's very little info out there about anemia as a side effect and as a nurse, I want to educate others."