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Date: 14.08.2012
From: Kim

Subject: Intestinal bleeding and cimzia

Hi everyone
I have found out by default that I have bleeding in my stomach somewhere and Im wondering if its due to me taking cimzia?Has anyone else had similar problems? I found out as been feeling so unwell and my gp referred me for lots of tests and one of my samples which should have been tested for infection actually got tested to see if it contained any blood and it did!
I have been experiencing bad diarohea and tummy pain. I am a bit concerned as two of my grandparents had bowel cancer so Im hoping that it is just the meds im taking causing the problem!
Im just pleased that my gp took my symptoms seriously and didnt automatically assume its down to my ra which alot of doctors do.
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Date: 14.08.2012
From: bsk

Subject: Re: Intestinal bleeding and cimzia

Hi Kim, understand it can be worrying but might be drugs, painkillers for example. I looked up cimzia but no mention of stomach probs. I've been having a few myself with enbrel, just waiting to see how things go. Good that your gp checking up. Did they say if you should have further investigations?
take care.xx
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Date: 14.08.2012
From: rhona

Subject: Re: Intestinal bleeding and cimzia

Hi Kim, There are so many things that could cause this without it being bowel cancer, it is understandable that you are worried. I had what i would imagine was the same test 2 years ago and it came back showing blood, i then had to send another sample off and it came back clear. If your suffer from piles it could cause this or IBS, i was even told eating black pudding could cause blood to show, the main thing is you are getting it checked, let us now how you get on, good luck xx
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Date: 15.08.2012
From: Kim

Subject: Re: Intestinal bleeding and cimzia

Hi Rhona and BSK
Thanks for our replies. I have had to do another three samples and they were sent off yesterday so just have to wait to har. They have ruled out piles! I did have somke inflammation a couple of years ago ands they thought I may have chrons but the tests were inconclusive as the next test I had done after the initial one revelaed no inflammation in my ileum yet the first test did.I just hope they do find something and that it can be treated soon so I can start to feel better,
I have had several infections since being on cimzia and had the same problem with humira but Im persevering to see if things settle down. I dont know the things we have to put up with!
Take care
Kim xx
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Date: 15.08.2012
From: bsk

Subject: Re: Intestinal bleeding and cimzia

Fingers crossed it all comes back clear Kim.
xx
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