Patients in Focus

Patients in Focus

A Closer Look at Real Patient Stories

We reached out to the following adult patients with moderate to severe RA, or moderate to severe UC who were prescribed XELJANZ after TNF blockers did not work well or could not be tolerated. Learn about their journeys on XELJANZ by exploring their stories below. Individual results may vary. Patient ambassador stories have been created in partnership with Pfizer.

Olivia reading book

Meet Olivia

Diagnosis: Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis

Olivia loves to be active, but it wasn’t always easy. In college, she experienced joint pain and swelling, and often had difficulty walking to class. After years of taking several treatments, including TNF blockers, she was ready to try something different.

Olivia cooking

The impact of XELJANZ

Olivia began to experience flare-ups, which included joint pain and swelling in her hands, when she was taking a TNF blocker. It wasn’t providing enough relief, so she asked her rheumatologist about other treatment options. They discussed the potential benefits and serious side effects and decided to try XELJANZ.

More days than not, the fact that I have RA does not weigh on my mind.

Since starting XELJANZ, Olivia has noticed an improvement in her RA symptoms. She has seen reduced joint pain and swelling and has an easier time completing daily tasks. She’s looking forward to enjoying activities that RA has made challenging in the past.

*Individual results may vary

Olivia walking
I was no longer experiencing any severe joint swelling, which was something I wasn’t sure if I‘d get to experience again.
-Olivia
Walk with friend

Olivia talking with friend

Olivia in focus

Olivia is passionate about helping others with chronic conditions like hers. She’s currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical psychology and is working with children. She also enjoys cooking and taking hikes with her friends.

Ready to talk to your doctor? Find out more about XELJANZ to see if it could be right for you. Learn More

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