Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Peggy, I also was leery of giving myself shots at first. It took me a while to get used to doing it, and it helped when they made the needle shorter and finer. Now I'm an old pro at mixing it up and injecting it. I even look forward to the shots, because when the time rolls around, I am needing it, LOL. I give both shots at the same time now. My rheumy said that sometime soon Enbrel will be pre-mixed and will come in weekly doses. Just ask any questions here, and someone will be happy to help. I know that I had to ask a lot of questions to begin with, and I got plenty of assistance. I hope the Enbrel helps you as much as it helps me. Sue On Sunday, April 18, 2004, at 04:19 AM, Silver Moon Dragon wrote: > I came back from my RA doc and he has recommended Enbrel. It just > terrifies me but Remicade is not an alternative because of the time I > would have to take away from work. Heck, I had a filling fall out and > they wouldn't even give me two hours to get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Thanks Sue. Pre mixed would be helpful. I think one of my fears is getting air in the needle but that's another thing I just need to learn about. Peggy Sue <marysue@...> wrote: Peggy, I also was leery of giving myself shots at first. It took me a while to get used to doing it, and it helped when they made the needle shorter and finer. Now I'm an old pro at mixing it up and injecting it. I even look forward to the shots, because when the time rolls around, I am needing it, LOL. I give both shots at the same time now. My rheumy said that sometime soon Enbrel will be pre-mixed and will come in weekly doses. Just ask any questions here, and someone will be happy to help. I know that I had to ask a lot of questions to begin with, and I got plenty of assistance. I hope the Enbrel helps you as much as it helps me. Sue On Sunday, April 18, 2004, at 04:19 AM, Silver Moon Dragon wrote: > I came back from my RA doc and he has recommended Enbrel. It just > terrifies me but Remicade is not an alternative because of the time I > would have to take away from work. Heck, I had a filling fall out and > they wouldn't even give me two hours to get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 Pre-mix sounds like a good idea in theory..but talk to some of the people here who are on Humira. For it to come premixed it must contain preservatives. Those preservatives is what makes Humira burn so bad when you inject it. I would rather had to mix and have no preservatives than have to deal with the preservatives. My next problem with pre-mixed is that so many people these days are sensitive to preservatives. I know I am. So the less I have to deal with the better. If course in a perfect world we would be able to chose the version that works best for us. Of course the drug companies don't see it that way. They just see what will make them them the most money. Toni In a message dated 4/19/04 7:48:32 AM Central Daylight Time, writes: > Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:10:49 -0700 (PDT) > From: Silver Moon Dragon <silvermoondragonz@...> > Subject: Re: Injections-Peggy > > Thanks Sue. Pre mixed would be helpful. I think one of my fears is getting > air in the needle but that's another thing I just need to learn about. > > Peggy > > Sue <marysue@...> wrote: > Peggy, > > I also was leery of giving myself shots at first. It took me a while to > get used to doing it, and it helped when they made the needle shorter > and finer. Now I'm an old pro at mixing it up and injecting it. I even > look forward to the shots, because when the time rolls around, I am > needing it, LOL. I give both shots at the same time now. My rheumy said > that sometime soon Enbrel will be pre-mixed and will come in weekly > doses. > > Just ask any questions here, and someone will be happy to help. I know > that I had to ask a lot of questions to begin with, and I got plenty of > assistance. I hope the Enbrel helps you as much as it helps me. Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 In a message dated 18/04/2004 23:15:51 Central Standard Time, silvermoondragonz@... writes: > I think one of my fears is getting air in the needle but that's another > thing I just need to learn about. > If you have air in a subq injection it will not hurt you. In fact, some injections are made to have the air bubble in them! Lovenox is one of them. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 I'm glad to hear that, Cary, since I often wind up with some air in the syringe when I inject my Enbrel. So far it hasn't hurt me. Sue On Monday, April 19, 2004, at 01:06 PM, Birdijo@... wrote: > If you have air in a subq injection it will not hurt you. In fact, > some > injections are made to have the air bubble in them! Lovenox is one of > them. > Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 I worry about the burning, too, because now it absolutely does not burn. Also, I have started injecting twice at the same time instead of twice a week. It seems to me that it might not last quite as long that way. It is easier to remember, though. And once you get used to mixing it, it's no problem at all. I also wish they would give us a choice. Maybe we should call the company. Sue On Monday, April 19, 2004, at 12:41 PM, aclavern33@... wrote: > Pre-mix sounds like a good idea in theory..but talk to some of the > people > here who are on Humira. For it to come premixed it must contain > preservatives. > Those preservatives is what makes Humira burn so bad when you inject > it. I > would rather had to mix and have no preservatives than have to deal > with the > preservatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 > I think one of my fears is getting air in the needle but that's another > > thing I just need to learn about. > > > > If you have air in a subq injection it will not hurt you. In fact, some > injections are made to have the air bubble in them! Lovenox is one of them. > Cary > I always use an air bubble in my MTX and now Enbrel as well. Especially with the MTX because the medication is so thick and oily, otherwise you don't receive the full dose, always a little bit remaining in the end of the syringe and the length of the needle. Also, the MTX tends to stain the tissue and will look like a yellow bruise. I want my full dose! The air will not harm you. In fact, bubbles or small spaces of air in an IV tubing is quite harmless. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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