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Posted 1/25/2018 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
For those here on Humira ... does anyone have a preference between injecting into the leg vs your abs? Does anyone feel like one works better than the other? Thanks for your response in advance! =)
Posted 1/25/2018 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I injected in my leg, I kept it out for about 15 minutes before injecting and I never felt a thing. The higher up the leg the better also. I never tried it in my stomach but I have gotten lovenox shots in my abdomen and it really hurt! But I guess it’s wherever you can pinch up the most skin. Also let the alcohol dry before you inject I think this is why most people experience it burning.
Posted 1/25/2018 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
I've been alternating each week. I don't necessarily mind the pain as it's only 10 seconds but I just wanted to see if anyone noticed better results with one vs the other or if it's all the same.

Thank you for your reply! =)
Posted 1/25/2018 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Less pain if you inject into a fat deposit rather than muscle tissue (which will hurt more). Try icing the spot before injecting.
Posted 1/26/2018 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I inject into my stomach and its a breeze...painless.

I don't use the Humira pens just the syringes though.
Posted 1/27/2018 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
I inject weekly and rotate around my stomach with no pain.
Posted 1/28/2018 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Because I take two pens each week, I inject in my legs as it's a lot easier to keep track (one in each leg, alternate sides)! I started off injecting my stomach, and it was a bit less painful, but to be honest, I've gotten used to the pain in my legs now lol.
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