Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 Tery, The injection sites just have to be a few inches apart, so there really isn't a need to change legs. At least that is what I was told. I don't give myself the shots, so I'm not much help. Are you having any site reaction? a ----- Original Message ----- From: <tjones500@...> < onelist> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 3:44 PM Subject: [ ] Enbrel Question > From: tjones500@... > > Ok, me again with another question (I'm sure ya'll are sick of my Enbrel > questions). Does anyone have problems sticking themselves on the opposite > side? What I mean is I'm right handed and I have no problems sticking my > right thigh, but both times I've had to do my left thigh I've had a problem. > Just can't seem to get that 45 degree angle and giving myself the shot hurts > while the needle is going in, I'm sure it's my fault just looking for any > suggestions. Thanks. Tery > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > PERFORM CPR ON YOUR APR! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > 1/2121/3/_/478567/_/952980720/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > URL to change your membership options: /group/ > RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2000 Report Share Posted March 19, 2000 Tery, Have you tried giving the shot in your stomach? That is much easier for me than the thigh. Pat At 03:44 PM 03/13/2000 -0500, you wrote: >From: tjones500@... > >Ok, me again with another question (I'm sure ya'll are sick of my Enbrel >questions). Does anyone have problems sticking themselves on the opposite >side? What I mean is I'm right handed and I have no problems sticking my >right thigh, but both times I've had to do my left thigh I've had a problem. >Just can't seem to get that 45 degree angle and giving myself the shot hurts >while the needle is going in, I'm sure it's my fault just looking for any >suggestions. Thanks. Tery > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >PERFORM CPR ON YOUR APR! >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as >0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >Apply NOW! >1/2121/3/_/478567/_/952980720/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >URL to change your membership options: /group/ >RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ >Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2000 Report Share Posted March 19, 2000 Pat, I've been too chicken to try that yet, but on Monday I think I'm gonna see if I can. For some reason I just have a problem with my left thigh. Not like I don't have enough " fat " around my tummy to keep it from hurting. On Thursday am (like at 6:15) I had an audience watching me. My son and hubby both stood over me watching me. It was the first time my hubby has watched, he is really squeamish (sp). My son likes to give me a Band-Aid. Not that I need it, he says it his job and he likes to help mommy. So sweet. Tery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2000 Report Share Posted March 19, 2000 Tery, What a sweet son you have. With help like that you can do anything. How about giving the shot on Thursday on your right thigh and the Monday shot on your right stomach? If you do that you will not have to use the left side. Once you are more comfortable with giving the shots, you can start using the left side if you want to. I think others will agree with me - the stomach is easier than the thigh - most of us have lots of area to choose from. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Pat At 11:00 AM 03/19/2000 -0500, you wrote: >From: tjones500@... > >Pat, >I've been too chicken to try that yet, but on Monday I think I'm gonna see if >I can. For some reason I just have a problem with my left thigh. Not like I >don't have enough " fat " around my tummy to keep it from hurting. > >On Thursday am (like at 6:15) I had an audience watching me. My son and >hubby both stood over me watching me. It was the first time my hubby has >watched, he is really squeamish (sp). My son likes to give me a Band-Aid. >Not that I need it, he says it his job and he likes to help mommy. So sweet. > Tery > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as >0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >Apply NOW! >1/2120/4/_/478567/_/953481634/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >URL to change your membership options: /group/ >RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ >Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2000 Report Share Posted March 19, 2000 Tery, After my knee replacements I was given shots of a blood thinner, coumidin, in my stomach. If I ever have to give Enbrel to myself, I will definately pick the stomach. The trick to it not hurting is in the skin pinch. Pinching enough to grab the skin and applying a LITTLE pressure to the pinch makes me not hardly feel the needle. My thigh skin is not as pinchable as my stomach. Most areas of my thigh are so sensitive to pressure and touch that it would hurt to much. I think the fibro does that. My stomach skin is very pinchable LOL! Of course everyone is different and will find their best injection sites. Your son is so sweet to get you a band aid a ----- Original Message ----- From: <tjones500@...> < onelist> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Enbrel Question > From: tjones500@... > > Pat, > I've been too chicken to try that yet, but on Monday I think I'm gonna see if > I can. For some reason I just have a problem with my left thigh. Not like I > don't have enough " fat " around my tummy to keep it from hurting. > > On Thursday am (like at 6:15) I had an audience watching me. My son and > hubby both stood over me watching me. It was the first time my hubby has > watched, he is really squeamish (sp). My son likes to give me a Band-Aid. > Not that I need it, he says it his job and he likes to help mommy. So sweet. > Tery > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > 1/2120/4/_/478567/_/953481634/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > URL to change your membership options: /group/ > RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Keri, There is currently no evidence that the use of Enbrel produces birth defects. Enbrel is being used in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization to block certain killer cells that cause miscarriages caused by the immune system. Whether Enbrel influences fertility is unknown. I can't find any documentation regarding enbrel and it's effect on sperm. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/3460/7997/314445.html http://haveababy.com/learn/glossary.asp?glossary=e http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/etanercept_wcp.htm a > Does anyone know if there are any effects that Enbrel would have on a > baby still in Uterero? The man being the one on Enbrel. Haven't been > to the Enbrel site yet to check it out.This is the first place I > stopped. > > Thanks > Keri/MI > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Thanks a, I went to Enbrel's site but didn't see anything. But I'm assuming that if they are using it with In-Vetro cases thatn they must think it's fairly safe for this situation. Thanks again. Keri > Keri, > > There is currently no evidence that the use of Enbrel produces birth > defects. Enbrel is being used in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization > to block certain killer cells that cause miscarriages caused by the immune > system. Whether Enbrel influences fertility is unknown. I can't find any > documentation regarding enbrel and it's effect on sperm. > > http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/3460/7997/314445.html > http://haveababy.com/learn/glossary.asp?glossary=e > http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/etanercept_wcp.htm > > a > > > > Does anyone know if there are any effects that Enbrel would have on a > > baby still in Uterero? The man being the one on Enbrel. Haven't been > > to the Enbrel site yet to check it out.This is the first place I > > stopped. > > > > Thanks > > Keri/MI > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 You¹re welcome Keri. If I find any information in my travels, I¹ll post it. Hugs, a > Thanks a, I went to Enbrel's site but didn't see anything. But > I'm assuming that if they are using it with In-Vetro cases thatn they > must think it's fairly safe for this situation. > Thanks again. > Keri > - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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