Yesterday, I took my Infliximab injection late. Over a week late. I had that very bad shoulder pain, which felt it was like in joints and muscles. I have done some reading about it online, and Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition much like Crohn’s and about 35-40% of Crohn’s sufferers also have R.A.
After taking the Infliximab injection yesterday morning, the shoulder pain has dissipated, and the only pain is that in my middle fingers, which I seem to get from time to time in any case. Thinking back too, before I was on the injections – we’re going back 4-5 years now – I was often getting pain in my upper arms and shoulders, which I usually no longer get – until I missed this injection last week, that is!
What have I learnt from this? 1. Do NOT forget to take one’s meds on time! 2. There COULD be a link between the late injection and the extra pain that I have had, but of course, it’s not any kind of scientifically run test. I didn’t miss the injection on purpose anyway!