Humira

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I just gave my 1st injection of my 4th month of Humira, which is my 7th

injection. I think I'm on about the same schedule as Tess. It took almost 3

months before I noticed any improvement, but it's a definite improvement. My

swelling is MUCH less, I have a range of motion with my hands and feet that I

haven't had for almost a year. The pain I've had for months has subsided

considerably.

Because my 29 yr. old son is an insulin dependent diabetic and recommended

injecting into my abdomen, I tried that from the beginning. I also inject very

slow, stop when it begins to burn, then begin again. I also pinch some skin

between my fingers where I inject. I do not push the entire needle under the

skin, probably about half of it. A couple of injections ago I decided to try

another injection place, so I went to my thigh. That HURT!! Honestly, it was

much more painful. I can remember when my son was in his teens and his doctor

trying to get him to rotate injection sites from stomach to thighs to the back

of his arms. If you could reach the back of your upper arm, that is suppose to

be the second less painful next to the abdomen I understand now why he always

rotated around his abdomen It isn't an issue with him now as he has an insulin

pump and it isn't with me because I'm giving 2 shots a month and I change sides.

Try it, you'll like it!!

I see my Rheumy tomorrow and I'm filling out forms for help from Abbott to pay

for the Humira. My insurance pays $1500 per calendar year for prescription

drugs, and I've already passed it. Costco is the best price on Humira, but it is

still $1180.00 for 2 injections. Giant is $1689.00 but they will meet any other

pharmacy price. I use Costco because I want to use a pharmacy that doesn't have

the mark-up as great as most of them. I'll let you know anything I hear from

Abbott. In order to apply for aid, you must go through your doctor.

God bless all of you, I don't post often, but I read post daily. Thanks for all

the info, laughs, recipes, and most of all, your support!! Sending love out to

all!!

Colleen