Shooting up Humira - Rheumatoid Arthritis - auto-inject pen

[liza361]

OMG u have no reaction !! I hate taken injections but its a must! I have psoriasis that covers my body 90%.

[rdonaldsnyder]

It hurts a whole lot more in the thigh then in the abdomen.

[azowin]

how hard do you hold the pen to your skin?

[jetsetgeorgia]

Ultimately the choice is yours. I have just seen the irreversible joint damage that RA has caused my patients who opted for a healthy diet rather than biologics. Personally I would never want to take that chance with my treatment. I just wanted to share both my personal and professional experience with you. I believe there is value in a vegan/gluten free diet for many, though it is hard for most to adhere to b/c of it's many restrictions. All the best :-)

[jetsetgeorgia]

RA is an auto-immune disease. The body attacks itself. Tumor Necrosis Factor promotes the inflammatory response in people with RA. The biologics act as TNF-inhibitors. A healthy diet, working alongside the medication therapy works best. I wouldn't give up on the drugs just because of the side effects. The worst side effects are rare. (Even plain tylenol has side effects). If you want foods that are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, look at "The Paleo Solution" by Robb Wolf.

[Apesduh]

@jetsetgeorgia My belief is that the vegan gluten-free diet prevents TNF, so there is no need to block it. Proof: You say TNF promotes swelling--I have had much less swelling with the diet in 10 months than I ever did with meds for 10 months, or else no swelling at all. No need for blocking TNF if it isn't there. =)

[sandyhembree]

Thanks for sharing, I take the Enbrel shot and wondered if the Humira shot was any differant. I see you take your like I do.......oh does your shot burn for 15 seconds?

[Expenziive]

you dont really need to hold down rght

[Apesduh]

@WatchTheDailyBailey Recently I've developed symptoms of lupus... which can be caused by Humira/Enbrel/Remicade... the jury is still out, though. But I'm weaning myself off all meds, because I can't handle any more side effects and subsequent diseases. I'm following a strict vegan/sugar-free/gluten-free diet (and taking Ibuprofen). I believe this will work. My goal is to experience the kind of control outlined on drmcdougall. com

[jetsetgeorgia]

@Apesduh

That's a bad idea because the vegan/gluten free diet may help decrease inflammation, but it will NOT put the disease into remission. By not taking the meds, you risk joint erosion, which is NOT reversible. Once your joints are damaged, surgery is the only remedy. The biologic agents, while they do have some side effects, are the best solution. Take it from me, I am not just a nurse, I also have RA. All the best...

[Apesduh]

@jetsetgeorgia Are you saying the biologic agents stop the joint erosion and the absence of allergens does not? Why is that?

[hatton1985]

@jetsetgeorgia You will find that vegan food is packed with natural anti-inflammatory compounds. Natures garden is an excellent source of medicinal medincine, look it up and you will be pleasantly suprised

[Apesduh]

@WatchTheDailyBailey I had Humira one month on, one month off (due to insurance mess-up) and then one and a half months back on. Some might say one and a half months of consistent use isn't enough to know, but my doctor told me to discontinue it because it should have been at least more effective than it was... also, my body usually responds quickly to low doses, so I believe my doc that I should've had better results.

[keltie8]

aren't you meant to grab a chunk of flesh while injecting then hold the plunger until the window is completely yellow (approx. 10 seconds)?

[Apesduh]

@keltie8 Some people grab some skin. I did it this way my first time, with a nurse at the doctor's office, so I'm sure this is fine, as well.

I did hold it til the little yellow ball had descended completely.

Don't leave the needle in longer than 10 seconds, because I did that a couple weeks ago, out of precaution and paranoia, and I still have a huge, painful bruise on my thigh more than two weeks later!

I have discontinued use of Humira. My condition is not responding to it.

[Missleavittwells]

haha!! of course i am!! LOL!

[Missleavittwells]

seriously!? you tell me that i'm sick for posting a picture of me donating blood and you post a VIDEO of you stabbing yourself!? i can't believe i actually watched the entire thing... it's pretty grotesque!

[Apesduh]

@Missleavittwells I hope you're kidding, because this doesn't even show a needle.

[Apesduh]

@Apesduh Not hard, just stable. Don't take humira. GO VEGAN! I guarantee you will see an improvement in one week if you stick to it!