Re: MTX & Humira Question

[Guest guest]

I had an TB test, but my rhemy never had me physically come back to check my

test,

even after asking her, she said, oh just call the office no need. My current

rheumy was like oh no, you have to re-do the TB test.

Well I have never ever heard of not going back to have them look at the spot

they tested for TB... I was testing and they said they would NOT start until

they had checked that area... Who ever had you not check it welll I wont say

incomptent, but its not done that way... You have to be screened so that you

cant be at risk to get TB after that... Again... Me, I take the methotrexate

tablets, so I do that on Sats... My shot they only have me doing twice a month,

but I am in pain a lot so he may increase... Will have to wait till I see him

again in a few... Not sure how you could work that, but I would spread them out

too, when one is not working the other will be... Less pain that way...

Love and Peace Always

Shaun and Barb

[Guest guest]

> My question is, that I am suppose to start Humira once approved and I

> am currently injecting MTX, but do you inject Humira on the same day

> as the MTX or pick a different day?

I normally do the shots on the same day. I to the MTX in the morning

in my stomache and do the Humira at night in my leg. I do the Humira

at night because it tends to hurt a little but and I usually lie down

for about 1/2 hour after injection. I asked my rhumey if the shots

needed to be on separate days and was told it didn't matter as long as

they were in different spots so I could see if I was having any

reactions. I do well on both meds. I am on both injections every

week though instead of the normal bimonthly for Humira. Also a little

advise about the Humira- make sure you warm it up a little before

injecting, it will sting less.