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Does anyone have experience with Cimzia? Started injections almost 2 months ago but not seeing any change in pain.

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Cedar Lake, IN
June 14
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A myRAteam Member

I've seen many people mention that Cimzia can take a few months before they notice significant improvement. If you've been on it for almost 2 months with no change, it's worth discussing with your rheumatologist to see if more time is needed or if adjustments should be considered. Everyone responds differently to biologics, so try not to lose hope yet.

June 15
A myRAteam Member

I take the Cimzia injection. I have been on it for about 3 months. It's starting to help some with the pain. I usually judge how much pain I'm in by a barometric change. That's my worst pain. It doesn't take it away but it's not as severe. My rheumatologist said it can take up to 6 months to work. So we will see.

June 14
myRAteam

It's completely understandable to feel frustrated when you're not seeing results yet. The good news is that biologics like Cimzia can take time to build up in your system, and two months is still within the window where many people are still waiting to feel the full effects.

A myRAteam member shared that training on the Show Full Answer

It's completely understandable to feel frustrated when you're not seeing results yet. The good news is that biologics like Cimzia can take time to build up in your system, and two months is still within the window where many people are still waiting to feel the full effects.

A myRAteam member shared that training on the self-injection process with Cimzia actually helped improve their confidence and overall treatment experience — so if injections feel daunting, know that gets easier too. Here are a few things worth considering:

- Talk to your rheumatologist — if you're approaching the 2-month mark with no improvement, your doctor may want to reassess your dosage or treatment plan
- Track your symptoms — keeping a simple daily log of pain levels can help your doctor see patterns and make better decisions
- Be patient but proactive — some people respond later than others, but you should never feel like you have to just wait it out alone

Don't hesitate to bring this up at your next appointment. You deserve to feel heard and to explore all your options.

June 14

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