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What Causes Severe Fatigue, Muscle Ache And Joints Pain While On Remicade Infusion?

I started Remicade infusions July 19th. I have extreme fatigue, muscle aches and joint pain. My Doctor is not sure if these are side affects, he thinks it is arthritis. I do not understand this because if I have arthritis, Remicade is suppose to take care of that. I have UC. My questions are: 1. Is extreme fatique, muscle aches & joint pains reason for discontinuing Remicade? 2. I have a cold, can I have an infusion tomorrow? Thank you
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Hello,

It looks like you are experiencing side effects of Remicade. If you have joint pains, muscle aches & fatigue you should get a physical examination done along with the investigations to rule out thyroid dysfunction, fibromyalgia or arthritis/osteoarthritis. You will have to get blood tests & some Imaging tests done at the earliest.

For cold you can take oral antibiotics, antihistamines & Acetaminophen (Tylenol). For joint pain you can take NSAIDS. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and its severity.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Fatigue, Muscle Ache And Joints Pain While On Remicade Infusion?

Hello, It looks like you are experiencing side effects of Remicade. If you have joint pains, muscle aches & fatigue you should get a physical examination done along with the investigations to rule out thyroid dysfunction, fibromyalgia or arthritis/osteoarthritis. You will have to get blood tests & some Imaging tests done at the earliest. For cold you can take oral antibiotics, antihistamines & Acetaminophen (Tylenol). For joint pain you can take NSAIDS. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and its severity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician