Another ENBREL QUESTION (and a comment)

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Gee, I find that my belly is more sensitive to injections than my

thigh. Since I've started on Enbrel, I've been using my belly for

my Mtx, since that doesn't sting much (it's more just the pressure

of the liquid) and my thigh for the Enbrel.

So far I haven't had an injection site reaction, but it does sting a

bit... It feels like it's " thick " or something as you push the

plunger on the syringe. (as opposed to the Mtx, which is like

water) I wonder whether it is the consistancy that makes it more

uncomfortable.

For those of you who have been on Enbrel, how long before you felt a

difference? I've only taken one shot so far, and my fingers hurt too

much to cross them,<g> but both the Rheumy and I are really hoping

this one (plus my Mtx) will do the trick. She is hopeful because

the Mtx/Arava combo was working so well. She says that makes her

think that Mtx plus one of the biologics might also work well.

>

> Also, , if you have any padding on your tummy, that might be

a

> less sensitive area to inject into instead of your thigh. I have

plenty

> of padding on my tummy, and use that. I would think the tummy

would

> perhaps have fewer nerves in it.