Inflectra and Joint Pain: What Users Say

• Soc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2021

For Crohn's Disease "Insurance forced me to switch to Inflectra due to being cheaper for them for my Crohn's. I did not have a say, and insurance won't listen to Dr. recommendations. While on Remicade, I only had flare-ups 3 days a month during my period, but no other issues or side effects. Yet after only 2 infusions on Inflectra, I have multiple daily loose stools regardless of a healthy diet, as well as bloody stools at least once a day. In addition to Inflectra not preventing flare-ups, inflammation, and symptoms, Inflectra has incurred more issues that I didn't have previously: kidney pain, rib pain, joint pain: shoulders, wrists, ankles, nausea, headaches, severe fatigue, Charlie horse cramping in my hands, where I can't move my thumb; it's completely contracted. I'm in my early 40s with a toddler to try to keep up with, as well as a career to maintain, and this isn't fair to me or my family."

• Par...
• August 1, 2020

For Crohn's Disease "I have been living with Crohn’s for 20 years. I was in remission with Remicade for 7 years, but after I started having flare-ups, I switched to Humira, which didn’t work for me. I ended up with an ostomy. About a couple of months ago, I started getting a skin rash, and blood work showed signs of active Crohn's. I asked my doctor to try Remicade again, but my doctor recommended an alternative, Inflectra. I got the first injection 2 weeks ago. My blood pressure dropped to the point I couldn’t drive home. I was very tired the next day, but felt okay after that. A couple of nights ago, I had to go to the ER. Severe joint pain, sore throat, swelling in my face and hands, and fever. In the matter of 3 hours, I was in so much pain I couldn’t move. Worst experience ever. For insurance companies, it costs way less than Remicade, but I am not putting myself at risk and getting the second injection."

• Ind...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2021

For Crohn's Disease "Terrible side effects approximately 2 weeks after each infusion (2 total). Developed UTI after both infusions and required antibiotics to treat. Sinus infection developed after 2nd infusion. Incredibly tired all the time, joint pain, muscle aches, and return of Crohn's abdominal pain. It’s a complete nightmare. Biosimilar in this instance is a joke. Nothing similar."