Cimzia Questions

Christyjm

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Posted 3/2/2016 5:57 PM (GMT 0)

So I'm gonna finish my loading dose next week and after that I am wondering if it is better to take two shots monthly or do one every two weeks. Anyone have any experience with that?
Also wondering with the two shots how exactly you switch up the area each time. Do you do both legs, both stomach, one leg one stomach, or can you do them both in the same side of the leg?

Question Everything

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Posted 3/3/2016 10:59 AM (GMT 0)

They are two weeks apart for a leveling effect. Did mine in the belly, hope it works for you. a small hint, let it warm to room temp for 30 minutes goes much easier.

sweetbabyray

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Posted 3/3/2016 11:37 PM (GMT 0)

I would do two shots every 4 weeks. I would rotate between belly and legs - I agree with letting it get room temp before administering. Also push it slow... It's pretty thick stuff

Good luck to you!

sickofitall

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Posted 3/5/2016 1:43 AM (GMT 0)

I alternate every 2 weeks between left and right sides of belly and legs. It lasts longer when taking one every 2 weeks

ks1905

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Posted 3/5/2016 6:27 PM (GMT 0)

I did the 2 pens every 4 weeks, I would be great for about 10-12 days and then the Cimzia would lose its effect rapidly.

Maybe I would have had a better response if I did 1 pen every other week. Last week my GI gave me the option of doubling the Cimzia to 4 pens a month or switching to Stelara; I chose to go with Stelara because I was getting a side effect of peripheral neuropathy which I get from all Anti-tnf meds.

I would take the injections in my legs because I have scars on my abdomen from my surgeries.

Good luck with the Cimzia.

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