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I gave myself my humira injection for the 2nd time today...It hurt going in so I think I flinched and may have let the needle come out a little...it all went in, but I think it went just under the skin because my leg bubbled up right away. I am guessing it will be fine? Icing it to see if that helps swelling and burning go down.
Does that mean I won't get the full benefit of this shot?
Thanks!
Jamie, 40 AS / psoriasis Enbrel weekly injection Tramadol, Flexeril and Hydrocodone as needed 
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I usually had a small bump at the site for about 30 min. I injected in my stomach though, which I found less painful
HLA-B27 Positive 2012.. Have always had low back pain. Disease rapidly infested itself after an accute Weight lifting accident..
Pain from SI joints all the way through neck. Rib cage extreamly tender
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Hi Jamie,
You are doing the right thing by icing it. I used to inject Humira and I inject my migraine meds 2" away from my belly button and that is a lot less painful site. As far as it getting into your blood stream, I would think so but to be safe, call your Dr.
Pea
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Diagnosed with Fibro 10 year's ago.
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You know, I can have doctors stick me with needles, no problem, it really doesn't hurt that much.
But I stress myself out so badly that I couldn't even prick my finger to take a drop of blood to test my blood sugar.
If or when humira is in my future, I think my husband will have to inject me at first. Though I know he will make me do it myself.
I feel what you are going through, but know too that its just a matter of getting used to it.
sue
Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
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walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)
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Thank you for the responses bodsquad, pea and sue. After icing swelling went down, so I think it was ok.
sue, it's true...didn't hurt when nurse did it to me, hurt more when I did it myself the first time...this time hurt bad, was probably anticipating too much. I hear stomach is better, but my nurse said leg easier. I think I'll try stomach next time. Maybe my fat will provide a cushion LOL.
Jamie, 40 AS / psoriasis Enbrel weekly injection Tramadol, Flexeril and Hydrocodone as needed
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I inject my Enbrel in my thigh and though it hurts like hell, I kind of love the rush it gives LOL! I'm probably crazy. I like the help it gives me so I almost crave the sensation.
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I inject Enbrel. Being that it is a subdermal (under the skin) I think you will get the benefit from it. I always wait till the syringe is up to room temp and that I wait long enough after I sterilize the injection site for the alcohol to dry.
It really can make a difference and it doesn't sting as much.
I can not defeat you but I will not let you win
Jeff
Degenrative disc disease 2005
AS 2008 HLA-B27-
Fibromyalgia 2010
Disability 2012
Back to work part time 2013
Enbrel, Cymbalta,Oxycodone, blah blah blah blah
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Ok Wilhelm that is too funny! Love it! I'm not there yet!
Jeff, I bet the alcohol was still wet, I will try that next time, thanks!
Jamie, 40 AS / psoriasis Enbrel weekly injection Tramadol, Flexeril and Hydrocodone as needed
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I'm sure you'll reach that point of craziness when the drugs starts helping you. 
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