Shooting up Humira - Rheumatoid Arthritis - auto-inject pen

Humira time is the new hammer time!

Notes: Gotta rub the alcohol wipe in circles outward from center, to push dirt away.

Check to make sure the liquid is clear and level with the line.

I show the little lids or whatever to show how easy they make it--there's a 1 marked on the gray lid and a 2 on the red one. IDK if it even matters. ??

Hold the Humira pen to your skin at least 10 seconds. It will make a funny sucking sound at the end sometimes.

YES, it hurts, but only a little bit. The needle is a tiny bite and the pain is mostly the pressure of the med being pushed in really fast. You can take the med out of the fridge and let it reach room temp before shooting, to minimize the sensation.

The needle is really tiny and really short, cuz the drug just has to go under the skin, aka subcutaneous.

Resist the urge to rub the spot after the shot, so you don't mess with the meds.

As you can see, it's actually pretty easy, and I didn't make a sound even though I'm really squeamish and sensitive.

These shots are really expensive but I'm blessed with health insurance, and most meds like these also have copay assistance programs, so it becomes very affordable.

I do this every other week.

The risked side effects aren't fabulous at all, so it's not ideal... not like healing my guts from the inside with my vegan diet. ;-)

If you have questions, feel free to email me at losangeleslovesapril@gmail.com

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[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. =)

[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.

[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]

@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!

[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 :-)

[Apesduh]

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

[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...