humira shot

me giving myself my second induction of humira. lucky for me, I got to do another one after this too. Yeeeeehaw!

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[KSLEADBETTER]

I was shown how to administer my Humira injections on Friday 28th of May. I did the first 4 at my doctors office. In 14 more days I do the next 2 pens here at home. I'm new to Humira and just plain nerved up about it. Only 2 of the first four injections in my gut stung. But I guess if it helps with my Crohns and gets me off this Prednisone It'll be worth it.

[15kmw]

@KSLEADBETTER I also did my first four shots at the pharmacy where they showed me how to do the injection- I think I was so caught off guard at having to inject myself (the pharmacist literally was like- ok go) that I didn't even notice the pain. I didn't even use ice because I didn't want to be a nuisance. It definitely got more difficult once I was at home. Good luck with it. I hope it helps you. I think anything is better than the evil pred.

[delilahrock10777]

whats the bunny for?

[15kmw]

@delilahrock10777 the bunny is called a boo boo bunny and it's for little kids (whatever- Humira sucks). it has an ice cube in it. 

[deborah76511]

I take humira for crohns. I cant give myself the shot because it hurts too damn bad. I make my hubby do it. As soon as he starts the shot, i count to 10 right then. I dont wait for the yellow window to appear. I hate those shots with a passion! I take it once a week. The medicine burns like a hot poker.

[mazdaroundme]

@txtransplant1984 i'm 23 years old and I also have psoriatic athritis. I will start with humira injections in 2 weeks or so. Other then the pain from the shot, do tou still have alot of swolling from arthtritis?

[xdunlapx]

For me it barely hurts. It does burn a little bit but the needle doesn't hurt going in. I just took my first two shots today. Humira hurts a lot less than Enbrel. Enbrel has much more fluid to inject in teh same amount of time so it stings badly going in. I hope Humira works for me. I need to get rid of my psoriasis. It's so painful!

[brooklynlulu]

Just did my Humira shot after watching you lol. It is sooo painful but I rather that then more deformity from RA and I want rid of the evil pred, I would sell a lung for that if I had to. Thanks for sharing with us, I need to borrow the booboo bunny though ahahaha

[CraigPointon]

Oooh I would slap him for downplaying the sting! I take it for AS and wouldn't trade it for anything- has completely changed my life. I'm only 22 and have lived through years of intense arthritic pain and countless needle related treatments... but Humira sure stings like a little bitch! Thanks for the video :-)

[pedinkus]

For a little sting every other week I'm doing things I haven't done in ten years.

[twilightleigh]

I definitely want a boo boo bunny.

I know you're pain. I've been giving it to myself every two weeks for the past two years, and i had to be 'reintroduced' to it today....meaning i had to do four this afternoon, then 2 in 2 weeks, then 1 every week.

seriously, this lil needle stings! nice to know we're not alone though. good video :)

[Goofonion]

Is this for psoriasis ? My mom has done 4 injection. She has seen no improovment. On the other side, she went worse. She has to wait and take more injections ??? anyone with the same history ??? please answer ..

[bertbanana]

the pen is such a pleasure.. so easy to use if you can stand a little pain in a few seconds..

[jrmgg]

All of my shots first included was done at home. I use the syringes instead of the pen. I have psoriatic/rheumatoid arthritis so it makes it easier for me to use the syringe(easier to insert in skin and push plunger). I learned after several injections that pushing the plunger faster to inject does not hurt as bad if injecting slower. I love using Humira for it works wonders for me as for the relief arthritic pain and it cleared up my psoriasis also!