Tremfya and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Mis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "It sure has helped me. I have been having Tremfya injections for almost a year now, it improved my skin and scalp after the third injection. I have noticed some improvement with joint pain and swelling. The day of injection, I get fatigue, and the next day I tire easily, other than that, this injection is working great for me."

• Ayc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have scalp psoriasis and arthritis and am allergic to steroids. Tried topical, nothing worked. Took my first Tremfya injection last night, and I feel horrible, like I have been hit by a truck. Can barely get out of bed. If this is what it’s going to be like, I’m not going to take it. Not worth it. Praying I feel better tomorrow."

• Sti...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I am just about to have my fourth injection. I have not noticed any improvement in joint pain, fatigue, or enthesitis. My scalp psoriasis is slightly improved. Initially, my joint pain was much worse, but now I am back to my baseline joint pain. Still waiting for any other improvements…"

• LC8...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 4, 2019

For Psoriasis "Been on Tremfya for about a year now. I had some form of psoriasis on about 80% of my body before I began treatment. After the first injection, I had 70% clearer skin and 100% after the second. The needle is tiny, and it is really easy to give myself the injection with little to no discomfort. No joint pain, I have hypothyroidism, so I cannot comment on the fatigue side effects as I am always tired anyway. Did have minor headaches for a couple of days after injections. Loved the drug, but within the last month, I have started developing plaques on my scalp and elbows again. Sad doesn’t even begin to describe my emotions. I have another 4 weeks until my next injection, so we’ll see what happens. Heading back to the dermatologist if my symptoms worsen after that."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2019

For Psoriasis "I started Tremfya in February 2019. Now my skin is clear, joint pain 90% gone, however, questionable upper respiratory infection after the 2nd shot, and bronchitis after the 3rd and now 4th shot. Side effects after the 4th shot included worsening bronchitis, fever, chills, and big-time malaise... almost flu-like symptoms. Continuing to take Tremfya until I can trend the patterns and make sure they are related under my Dr's observations."

• eil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2024

For Psoriasis "Got bad skin infections, cellulitis with it. When I had to stop the injection for a month, realized that the bad fatigue was caused by Tremfya because as the fatigue decreased, the joint and muscle pains increased, and the scalp and overall psoriasis increased and came back. Need to try another, but at least I know relief is possible. Been suffering too long...decades."