Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I did it - I injected myself! The nurse was wonderful. It was really much easier than I expected, but MAN, does that stuff burn! (Yes, we took it out of the fridge half an hour earlier. Any other tips?) Still, it's better than having an IV, and maybe this is the start of a new beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Good for you , you make us proud. Some girls I know say they put ice on the spot first to help with the stinging. Hugs June ----- Original Message ----- From: eemalawyer I did it - I injected myself! The nurse was wonderful. It was really much easier than I expected, but MAN, does that stuff burn! (Yes, we took it out of the fridge half an hour earlier. Any other tips?) Still, it's better than having an IV, and maybe this is the start of a new beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 When I had to choose between Enbrel and Humira, this is one of the reasons I chose Enbrel, LOL. Maybe some Humira users can give you some tips to minimize the burning. Congratulations on injecting yourself. You'll soon be an old pro like me. Sue On Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at 04:18 PM, eemalawyer wrote: > I did it - I injected myself! The nurse was wonderful. It was really > much easier than I expected, but MAN, does that stuff burn! (Yes, we > took it out of the fridge half an hour earlier. Any other tips?) > Still, it's better than having an IV, and maybe this is the start of a > new beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well done! i am due for my first dose of humira today. this will be done at the hospital to start with until i decide whether i can do it myself or not. am having a few doubts whether to have it today or not. we are having a christmas party for our friends tonight, i have felt so ill lately that this has been something to focus on, i am just worried i may feel ill after having it and spoil the evening for everyone. has anyone had a bad reaction after their first dose? ----- Original Message ----- From: eemalawyer I did it - I injected myself! The nurse was wonderful. It was really much easier than I expected, but MAN, does that stuff burn! (Yes, we took it out of the fridge half an hour earlier. Any other tips?) Still, it's better than having an IV, and maybe this is the start of a new beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 .. has anyone had a > bad reaction after their first dose? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: eemalawyer > > > I did it - I injected myself! The nurse was > wonderful. It was really > much easier than I expected, but MAN, does that > stuff burn! (Yes, we > took it out of the fridge half an hour earlier. Any > other tips?) .. > > I've been on Humira 2 1/2 years and have never had a reaction. I haven't read about any reations to the first injections on this web site in the 3 years I've been following it. To really reduce the burning, get it room temperture like you did and then inject VERY SLOWLY, if it begins to burn, back off, then start again slowly. I've been on weekly injections for almost a year and I give them in my abdoman sometimes it takes 4 or 5 min. to inject the vial but it doesn't sting. Good luck! Colleen> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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