Cimzia

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#1

So I started Cimzia...injected the 2 doses. About 8 hours later I developed numbness in my entire left arm. Called the rheumy who said it must be my heart. ?? And he said he was sorry but to go to the ER. I did, they ruled out neuro problems and sent me home.

Damn insert with med said to CALL if that reaction happened. Then I felt dumb as those caring for me were annoyed.

I am not the type to panic, but when your doctor says he is sorry but go to the er the way mine did it made me nervous.

I hate PsA.

#2

No reason for you to feel dumb. Doctors actually don't like patients reading all of the possible side effects to a new med because they think it will get us worked up. Having said that, the doctor should have know the possible side effects.

#3

You did the right thing. And there should be a thorough evaluation following a sudden onset symptom like that.

Here's to hoping that the medicine works!