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Back pain is it related to infliximab

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me_petit
me_petit

Diagnosed with crohn's in 2008. Very unwell for many years. Tried different meds but untolerated/ no difference.

Occasional back pain but nothing like since i started infliximab about 6 months ago. Consultant requested a break for few weeks to see if pain subsides- not a lot of difference.

Had another infusion this week, constant pain in the back, worse at night, broken sleep due to pain.

I just wondered if anyone has similar experience being on infliximab infusion.

Thanks

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  • stephaney28634
    stephaney28634 me_petit

    Posted

    Hi, It sounds like it could be a side effect of the drug. I might get put on for my crohns flare up if the humria injections don't work.
  • julie23944
    julie23944 me_petit

    Posted

    Yes it's the remicade. Be checked for antibodies to the remicade if you have like I did it's not working. Was very sick after fifth infusion. Now on enytivio.

    backache went away overnight!

    • me_petit
      me_petit julie23944

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I have now stopped Infliximab infusion and the back pain is getting some relief.

      My gastro team are thinking of Humira as the next step but am not yet decided.

      All the best to you both.

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