Just started humira

[carey]

I just started humira yesterday, my doc said to pinch my fat and then stick the needle in. I did that and it hurt like hell, also when I took 2 of the needels out some of the medicine leaked out, what is the best way to this? And if I do pinch my fat do I keep it pinched until I'm done with my treatment

 

[carey]

Also I have a lot of stretch marks on my belly and theighs, is it still ok to inject near these area's? I gained 60 pounds in a month from the predicted, then lost it, hence the stretch marks

 

[kmole]

When I took Humira the nurse told me that some would come out but just make sure you count to 10 after pressing the button to make sure all the medication went in. Also yes you keep the fat pinched the whole time and make sure its firmly pinched. I think you are supposed to avoid stretch marks and scars. I thought it hurt soo bad like a bee sting and I was surprised how some people I watched on youtube were so calm. Good luck!

 

[bosoxso41918]

i started Humira today and had to take 4 shots.....which really sucked....a couple drops is normal to leak but i have read and was told to leave Humira out of fridge 45 min before you inject....i injected 2 in the legs and 2 in the belly and must say my legs are killing me...so from here on out im going belly....the shots hurt but colder Humira hurts worse

 

[Dukeis]

I small amount of the med coming out is normal. I don't give myself the injections. I happen to be married to an RN. So she gives them to me. There is a small amount leaks when she gives the shot sometimes. Also the shots burn when I get them. I've tried them cold or warm, fast and slow it all seems about the same to me. I did find I like to take the injection in my stomach better then the thigh.

 

[ForeverCrohns]

Some of the medicine used to come out with me too and its normal ... you can put ice pack on your skin before injecting to numb it .. and I used to keep the ice pack on it even after i inject .. it made it feel better

 

[DougUte]

For me the biggest help is warming the shot for at least one hour before. I also play calming music in my headphones, so I can meditate and get more relaxed. Relaxation is very important. Ths combination has helped reduce the pain of the injections.

 

[jptpa]

I just started humira myself. I took out the pens 30mins prior and the grab good of a love handle. Wasn't bad at all.