Yes, many people have tried Cimzia (Certolizumab pegol) for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:
- Usage: Cimzia is used to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis
- Administration: It is administered as a subcutaneous injection once every two to four Show Full Answer
I've been on cimzia for almost one year. I get two shots once a month at my rheumatologist office. I could barely walk when I started the cimzia. Now with methotraxate added I have very little pain and swelling. I've had no side effects from the cimzia and I think it's working well for me. Take care 🐱
I didn't know this was a side effect of methotrexate (I was only on it for a very short time), but I am wondering if you have had your Thyroid checked, that is a side effect of having an underactive Thyroid. Good Luck!
Methotrexate helped me a lot! But after 1 years I have barely any eyebrows and my hair is half the thickness it used to be
Yes, it was my husband's FIRST drug of choice, by the RA doctor, since he felt that he had Psoriatic Arthritis, also. Within one year, his antibodies to Cimzia were off the charts and he was switched to Methotrexate which he has been on @ 2 years. Hope this helps. Read "my story" to get a clearer picture.