Orencia and Back Pain: What Users Say

• Ore...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2019

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I am a 49-year-old male. I was diagnosed with RA in 1997. I was on Humira for 10 years, which helped greatly, but the side effects began showing, so I was forced to stop. I was off all RA meds for a couple of years, and my condition began deteriorating again. I went on Orencia IV drip. I began showing almost all of the side effects listed about a month after my first dose. It was slowly poisoning me. I was sick all the time and showing severe symptoms: exhaustion, night sweats, back pain, migraines for 8 days straight, diarrhea, nausea, and a level of discomfort I've never felt. It's an awful medicine with crippling side effects. It is important to note that the side effects were worse than the RA itself, and my condition is moderate to severe. My suggestion is to avoid this medication at all costs. I was put on an anti-nausea pill that is used for chemo patients. If you do some research, you will find that 25% of the people on Orencia have a bad experience."

• 176...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Ended up being a nightmare drug. First RA drug I’ve tried that had such detrimental psychological side effects that I hope go away eventually after stopping. I had my anxiety and depression under control for 10 years, was at peace in my mind, and days felt bright minus the fatigue that comes with RA. Only drug I’m on currently. Since starting it months ago, I’m in constant terror and a major depressive episode that’s wrecked havoc on my life. Also caused debilitating lower back and shoulder/neck pain. I had rapid weight gain, even as someone who normally has difficulty gaining weight. It did work for joint pain and skin-related stuff due to my condition, usually, the effects would be the most for the first couple of days after injection, though - not worth it. I hope this can be reversed once out of the system, which takes weeks…"

• emi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 12, 2014

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Severe back pain and also in the neck, shoulders, and arms started after being on Abatacept for about 3 months. More muscular pain than bone pain. Looking to come off it as it's becoming problematic. I've been on 4 other biologic medicines, and this was the most effective in getting flare-ups under control."