Cimzia and Abdominal Pain: What Users Say

• lan...
• January 10, 2012

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "This medicine was initially a Godsend, and my joint problems got better to the point that I was able to cut down on my painkillers. Side effects included upset stomach, abdominal pain, and muscle pain. Unfortunately, I have developed thyroid nodules, and my liver has become enlarged, and my spleen has shrunk - all was well when I had a scan before taking the medicine. I have had to stop the injections, and my joint condition has come back with a vengeance."

• Ste...
• January 12, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Horrible experience after 3rd loading dose injection of Cimzia. Feel sick in lower abdomen and bladder is bloated. Severe IBS pain, bloating, mucous-diarrhea, constipation, and more pain. Very upsetting, and rheumatologist just said go to ER for help during a pandemic. No help on symptoms or coaching. I do not believe that 94% of patients stay on this med. What a pity. I really needed it. Haven’t eaten in 2 days. Never took the 1st monthly injection after the 3rd loading dose. It’s a dangerous med."

• Anonymous
• February 29, 2012

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I was able to use CimPay to cover my $350/month copay. I was in such total remission that it felt like I didn't even have Crohn's. Loved not going to the hospital for Remicade infusions and had no problems with injections or any side effects. Unfortunately, I have now been exposed to TB and am positive for Latent TB Infection and must discontinue Cimzia. Abdominal pain restarted at just one week past the missed dose, so I have been prescribed Pentasa."