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Hello! I Have Been On Saphnello For 16 Months And After My Infusions I Get So Weak, Tired (need To Lay All Day), Headache & Nausea For 4 Day

April 27
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A MyLupusTeam Member

About 3 days then just a little tired for a few more days after. Do you experience the same?

April 29
A MyLupusTeam Member

How long does this last?

April 28
MyLupusTeam

Are you experiencing post-infusion fatigue, weakness, headaches, and nausea lasting 4 days after your Saphnelo infusions?

First of all, you are definitely not alone in this! Many people on biologic infusions for lupus report feeling wiped out for several days afterward. It can be really tough, especially when it disrupts Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing post-infusion fatigue, weakness, headaches, and nausea lasting 4 days after your Saphnelo infusions?

First of all, you are definitely not alone in this! Many people on biologic infusions for lupus report feeling wiped out for several days afterward. It can be really tough, especially when it disrupts your week so consistently. Some things worth discussing with your doctor include:

- Timing β€” Can anything be adjusted around your infusion day to help with recovery?
- Pre-medication β€” Some doctors offer medications before infusions to help reduce side effects like nausea and headaches
- Dosing or frequency β€” After 16 months of consistent side effects, your doctor may want to reassess your treatment plan
- Switching to injections β€” Some MyLupusTeam members found injections caused fewer side effects, though results varied

It's really important to let your doctor know how significantly these 4-day recovery periods are affecting your quality of life. That information helps them make the best decisions for your care.

Don't just push through without speaking up β€” your wellbeing matters! πŸ’™

April 27

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