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Inflectra side effects


Wed, April 24, 2019 2:10 PM

I was officially diagnosed with CD earlier this year and have recently begun Inflectra infusions.  I have minimal regular symptoms, but have had 2 partial small bowel obstructions in less than 2 years, which elevates me to "severe symptoms."  My questions are these: For others on this medication, what side effects have you experienced?  What was the time frame of those side effects in relation to the infusion? 

FPO becky1rebecc
Joined Mar 1, 2019

Fri, April 26, 2019 8:30 PM

Reply posted for becky1rebecc.

Hi there,

I have a few friends with CD and my BF was diagnosed recently. My friends have had minimal or no side effects and believe the inflectra is a god send. My BF however, was diagnosed with mononeuropathy multiplex. He has severe pain and weakness in hands and feet. His pain started 2-3 months after the first infusion, after the induction period, between 3rd and 4th infusions.

Good luck.
R

FPO bakey17
Joined Nov 5, 2018

Fri, April 26, 2019 8:30 PM

Reply posted for becky1rebecc.

Hi there,

I have a few friends with CD and my BF was diagnosed recently. My friends have had minimal or no side effects and believe the inflectra is a god send. My BF however, was diagnosed with mononeuropathy multiplex. He has severe pain and weakness in hands and feet. His pain started 2-3 months after the first infusion, after the induction period, between 3rd and 4th infusions.

Good luck.
R

FPO bakey17
Joined Nov 5, 2018

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