hints/tips for starting humira

I actually preffer the syringe over the the spring loaded. They should have you go into the office for your loading dose. My doc's office even offered to have me come in for my shots if I still felt I couldnt do them... The nurse did the 1st one and since it stung she had me ice my legs for the other 3 injections. The did hurt less for me that way. I also did have my godfathers wife if I needed help who at the time was a few blocks from my house since she is a nurse. I did the spring loaded for a bit but found that I liked the control of the syringe better. I dont "like" needles but I am not afraid of them either and being I am a costume designer by degree although i havent done work for any theaters lately just hemming etc on the side here and ther but I stab my fingers lots by accident esp when sewing thick things but I digress. I found it was much easier than remi for me esp since I have horrid veins to the point they wanted to surgically implant a port. Just make sure you follow what the nurse tells you to do and you will be fine. Some people have no problems with the med burning as it goes in others do. Some like to get it over with fast and use the pen (injection lasts 10sec) others like myself prefer to slowly inject and stop if it starts to burn before pushing more of the meds in.

They will tell you this or should but it is best to take the Humira out of the fridge at least 15 min prior to the injection to let it warm to room temp this will also help with the stinging as will allowing the alcohol to fully dry on your leg or abdomen (best places for self injections the nurse will look at both places probably and based on fat content and scars they will pick the best place for me it is the legs although many say belly hurts less But I was told my belly for my shots is off limits not enough fat there and too many scars and stretch marks (the ink needs to be away from scars stretch marks and bruises by I think 2 inches) before injection since you know alcohol in an open wound burns so def wait for it to dry. Beyond that not much else I can thnk of atm

best luck hope it works as well for you as it has me

i wonder if i will still have to load as i just got off the remi.. whimper.. they will send a nurse to my house to show me how to do it,and come bacl as mant times as i need her to,, just waoting for all the paper work to be done and the phone call to book it

it's really not that ad...yes it stings, ut make sure you do NOT lift the pen up after injection for a count of 10 or you hear a "woosh" sound...that's when you know the meds are in...good luck and don't fret. i don't ice or anything and its ok...yeah i grit my teeth for a few seconds sometimes but i've felt much much worse pain...