Re: Humira pen vs. Humira syringe?

[Guest guest]

I have started using the pen ..its got a good kick to it ..i havent used

the syringeas i have only just started using Humira

Merol

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From: " kathy_d87 " <kathy_d87@...>

<Rheumatoid Arthritis >

Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 9:29 PM

Subject: Humira pen vs. Humira syringe?

> Has anyone started using the Humira pen? I'm still using the Humira

> syringe, and was wondering if the pen was better or the same as the

> syringe.

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> Thanks,

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> K

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[Guest guest]

I am currently using the Humira Pen, also used the syringe. Most of

us know how Humira burns:( With the syringe, at least I could inject

the med in slow, but with the pen, it goes very fast, and burns SO

badly. I dread using the pen each time. What we go through, Tawny

[Guest guest]

I get the same reaction with the Enbrel injection. Apparently it is

the preservative in the solution that causes this to happen. When I

used to take the injection twice a week (and mix it myself), I didn't

have that reaction. However, as soon as I began the once a week,

premixed solution, I experienced the intense burning sensation. I just

steel myself for it and remember how much it helps. That helps me to

get through this brief but uncomfortable experience.

Ros

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--- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " tdianaok " <tdianaok@...>

wrote:

>

> I am currently using the Humira Pen, also used the syringe. Most of

> us know how Humira burns:( With the syringe, at least I could inject

> the med in slow, but with the pen, it goes very fast, and burns SO

> badly. I dread using the pen each time. What we go through, Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Ros,....When I used the Humira injection, I just injected the med

slowly, it helped so much. I know how you feel, it's hard to be

strong sometimes though, Take care, Tawny

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the response Tawny. I've been taking the Humira syringe

once a week for about 2-3 years, so that's the reason I was wondering

about the pen. I didn't even know it was available until a couple of

weeks ago.

I totally agree about the burn--I took my shot last night and it took

about 3 mintues to get the medicine in because of the burn. I think

I'll stick with the syringe.

Take care,

Kathy

--- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " tdianaok " <tdianaok@...>

wrote:

>

> I am currently using the Humira Pen, also used the syringe. Most of

> us know how Humira burns:( With the syringe, at least I could inject

> the med in slow, but with the pen, it goes very fast, and burns SO

> badly. I dread using the pen each time. What we go through, Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

I know people have their own opinions, and I do respect that. I would

prefer the syringe too. I am going to talk to my doc about it next

time. Just my 2 cents, Tawny

[Guest guest]

One thing you might try before injecting is to hold an ice pack on the

site you are going to inject to numb it before you inject.

[Guest guest]

Has anyone experinced bad headaches using Humira. I am having migraines almost every day. Jo Nell

From: tdianaok <tdianaok@...>Subject: Re: Humira pen vs. Humira syringe?Rheumatoid Arthritis Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008, 12:46 PM

Kathy,I know people have their own opinions, and I do respect that. I would prefer the syringe too. I am going to talk to my doc about it next time. Just my 2 cents, Tawny

[Guest guest]

Jo Nell,

I experience headaches once in awhile, but not often. It is possible

the Humira is causing the migraines. Please, contact your doctor, I

know living with migraines all the time, is horrible, take care Tawny

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

I am using the pen, but was on the syringe awhile back. I find the

med burns MORE using the pen, then using the syringe. With the

syringe, you can slowly inject the med, with the pen, it goes in REAL

fast. Tawny