Pankaj Sharma Pankaj Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Does joint pain from dupixent go away?

My doctor started me on Dupixent for my severe eczema. Since then, I've been experiencing joint pain. Is this a temporary side effect, or does it persist with the medication?

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Nisha Sharma Nisha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I was researching this because my cousin is about to start Dupixent and is worried about side effects. From what I've read on forums, many patients say the joint pain does get better over time, but for some, it persists until they discuss a dosage adjustment with their doctor.

Ishaan Khanna Ishaan Khanna Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I had quite bad joint pain in my elbows and knees after my first few Dupixent doses. Fortunately, it completely went away by week 8 of the treatment as my body adjusted. Hang in there, but keep your doctor informed about how you feel.

Anjali Kulkarni Anjali Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, joint pain ki problem hoti hai starting mein isse. My friend had to take light pain relief after speaking to her doctor. Slowly, within 2-3 months, her pain reduced, so don't lose hope.

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Joint pain is a known side effect that some users log on health trackers. For many, it peaks around the second month and then slowly fades. Track your pain levels daily on an app so you can show a clear pattern to your physician.

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Don't ignore joint pain or try to treat it with random online remedies. Dupixent is a biologic, and joint issues can sometimes be a sign of a deeper immune response. Verify this directly with your prescribing doctor for a safe evaluation.

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Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan beta, dhere dhere theek ho jata hai. Shuru shuru mein thoda dard hota hai par ghabrana mat. Apne doctor babu ko zaroor batana agar dard bahut zyada badh jaye toh.

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