I Just started Humira

[Shoeless]

Where I did the shot hurts and is bruised, is that normal? What else should Ie expect

 

[katiesue1506]

Yes that's fairly normal. When I did mine I would have huge swollen and warm welts for 4 or 5 days after. They were itchy too.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

It will hurt a bit, after all - any time I get a shot it hurts.
I pressed on the injection site afterwards and iced it, and the bruises were always very small. If you don't press on it, it will bleed a little under the skin surface, causing a bigger bruise.
I hope you get quick results!

 

[AmandaC]

Mine tend to bruise more on my belly. The first couple came out in massive bruises on my stomach but my thigh area seems to be a better spot (no bruising or swelling). The nurse told me to mix up the spots where you give yourself the injection. I still have the red marks where the bruises were after 6 weeks. I'm due for my next injection today. I've had no other side effects but it doesn't seem to be working for me, I still have all symptoms of CD and need to stay on Pred and Flagyl to be able to function, but I'm still remaining hopeful! I hope you have more luck with it Shoeless!

 

[83rabbitgti]

i find my leg is the best spot for it. but i hate it. hurts so bad. but make sure u pinch a large area of skin and push it with steady pressure, one time i didnt do that and i got a bruise. hurt to walk for a day.

 

[83rabbitgti]

and ill agree... i havnt noticed it helping much either