Burning / Pain feeling at site of the injection...

[EthanPSU]

Does anyone here get like a burning sensation or a pain feeling at the spot of injection during when you are getting the injection? Ive gotten it my last two injections.

 

[Lisa]

You mean during the infusion? The only time I have any pain or burning is with the benadryl IV.....I don't recall any problems with the Remicade itself...will try to take a note today though - have a 1230pm appointment for my next 'nap'!

 

[EthanPSU]

Yeah, When I am getting the injection it hurts but right after its fine.

 

[Jessi]

My guess is that the catheter is too big for your vein. What size are they using on you? For my first infusion, they used a 24 and it burned quite a bit. So they used a 22 on my second infusion. It felt a lot better. Maybe the same prob for you? Just a thought...

 

[Lisa]

ok - I'm still a bit confused - is it when you are having the needle/catheter inserted? If so - it they are cleaning your arm with alcohol - there may be some still on your arm that is getting in.......

Mine hurt yesterday - but that was because the nurse put the IV in on the top of my wrist where my skin is thicker - then she missed the vein so she had to huunt for it.....

 

[Jessi]

When the wrong size of catheter is being used, it kind of hurts/burns for the entire time that it is in the vein. So if that is what you're experiencing, that could very well be your problem. Or it could be a mild allergic reaction to either the remi itself or even the catheter itself.

I am allergic to latex, so my nurse uses vinyl gloves and paper tape, but I don't know what the catheter is made of. I always have a tiny rash around the injection site for a few days afterwards. Do have a rash from it, too? Or just the burning?

 

[scoutfinch]

I've never had any pain DURING the infusion (although the injection site is just a little tender for a day or two after). Perhaps they are doing the drip too quickly? Remicade should be administered over the course of at least 2 hours.