Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 So Yay! I got my shipment today of my Enbrel, and I want to start it tomorrow. It says, however, that you should go to your doctor so they can show you how to do it. I give myself injections everyday....do I seriously need to see my doctor? It's sub-Q; not a huge deal right? Also it said something about not injecting it into areas where you have stretch marks.... uh, I have them all over my stomach, so I am planning to put it in my thigh. Unfortunatly.... I am a lot more fluffy in my belly than legs, so there is not much tissue to pull on my thigh. Any suggestions? Thanks All. I am really excited to start this. It's my 1st biologic, nothing else has worked, but I have a good feeling about this. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hi , My husband is on Enbrel and it's doing alot of good for him. He has ankylosing Spondylitis. I have given him his shots behind the upper arm, in the fatty part. You couldn't do this by yourself. I don't think so anyway, so if you have someone who could hgive the shot to you there, that would be great. He uses the sure click and it's so easy to use. The Enbrel is already in it and it is so convenient. Good luck. God Bless, Melodie - -- In , " laurenrosepeters " <laurenrosepeters@...> wrote: > > So Yay! I got my shipment today of my Enbrel, and I want to start it > tomorrow. It says, however, that you should go to your doctor so they > can show you how to do it. I give myself injections everyday....do I > seriously need to see my doctor? It's sub-Q; not a huge deal right? > Also it said something about not injecting it into areas where you have > stretch marks.... uh, I have them all over my stomach, so I am planning > to put it in my thigh. Unfortunatly.... I am a lot more fluffy in my > belly than legs, so there is not much tissue to pull on my thigh. Any > suggestions? > Thanks All. > I am really excited to start this. It's my 1st biologic, nothing else > has worked, but I have a good feeling about this. > > - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 and Group Oh I hope I can get Enbrel injections. When I go to my RA Wednesday I am going to ask for it. I was going to ask for prednisone. But it makes me eat a lot. and I am overweight. OMG please don't tell me Enbrel makes you gain weight lol. hugs Clora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 , I take the Enbrel and I have alot of stretchmarks and have had to give them there I found that with me the only problem I had was it was toughter skin to push through. I have gave it in the forearm, thighs, and stomach, just remember if it hurts pushing the plunger in, I find just stopping for a second helps and then I continue. I would think that since you already know how you should be ok. Rhonda On Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:15 PM, laurenrosepeters < laurenrosepeters@...> wrote: > So Yay! I got my shipment today of my Enbrel, and I want to start it > tomorrow. It says, however, that you should go to your doctor so they > can show you how to do it. I give myself injections everyday....do I > seriously need to see my doctor? It's sub-Q; not a huge deal right? > Also it said something about not injecting it into areas where you have > stretch marks.... uh, I have them all over my stomach, so I am planning > to put it in my thigh. Unfortunatly.... I am a lot more fluffy in my > belly than legs, so there is not much tissue to pull on my thigh. Any > suggestions? > Thanks All. > I am really excited to start this. It's my 1st biologic, nothing else > has worked, but I have a good feeling about this. > > - > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 , you can't have any more stretch marks than I do, and I inject into my tummy. I just find a place in between the stretch marks. I am also more fluffy in my tummy, so I don't even have to pull up any tissue, LOL. Try it and see if you don't have plenty of room in between the stretch marks. If you already know how to do injections, I'd just go ahead and do it. I hope the Enbrel works as well for you as it does for me. Sue On Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 11:15 PM, laurenrosepeters wrote: > So Yay! I got my shipment today of my Enbrel, and I want to start it > tomorrow. It says, however, that you should go to your doctor so they > can show you how to do it. I give myself injections everyday....do I > seriously need to see my doctor? It's sub-Q; not a huge deal right? > Also it said something about not injecting it into areas where you have > stretch marks.... uh, I have them all over my stomach, so I am planning > to put it in my thigh. Unfortunatly.... I am a lot more fluffy in my > belly than legs, so there is not much tissue to pull on my thigh. Any > suggestions? > Thanks All. > I am really excited to start this. It's my 1st biologic, nothing else > has worked, but I have a good feeling about this. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Enbrel does not cause weight gain. I have had no adverse effects from it. Of course, we all react differently to medications. Enbrel is very expensive, so you have to have good insurance to help pay for it. Sue On Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 09:30 AM, CLORA wrote: > and Group > Oh I hope I can get Enbrel injections. When I go to my RA Wednesday I > am going to ask for it. I was going to ask for prednisone. But it > makes me eat a lot. and I am overweight. OMG please don't tell me > Enbrel makes you gain weight lol. > hugs Clora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 My doctor told me to come in for the first injection. When I finally got the enbrel, I called the dr's office, but they would only show me on certain days & times, of which I had prior engagements to attend to. So I went ahead & did it at home instead of waiting another 3 weeks. The doctor's nurse assistant did not like that at all because there " could have been a terrible dangerous reaction. " although, she never did tell me what could have happened. > > So Yay! I got my shipment today of my Enbrel, and I want to start it > tomorrow. It says, however, that you should go to your doctor so they > can show you how to do it. I give myself injections everyday....do I > seriously need to see my doctor? It's sub-Q; not a huge deal right? > Also it said something about not injecting it into areas where you have > stretch marks.... uh, I have them all over my stomach, so I am planning > to put it in my thigh. Unfortunatly.... I am a lot more fluffy in my > belly than legs, so there is not much tissue to pull on my thigh. Any > suggestions? > Thanks All. > I am really excited to start this. It's my 1st biologic, nothing else > has worked, but I have a good feeling about this. > > - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hi , I'm excited for you. It will be hard but really you should wait and have the nurse show you how to do it. There's a little trick to pull the plunger back slightly to make sure you don't hit a capillary or little vein and you want to make sure you have the correct angle. Hmmm.. do you have a nurse in the neighborhood? Good luck! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 HI LAUREN, I GIVE MYSELF FORTEO INJECTIONS EVERYDAY. HOWEVER THE DR. HAD TO SHOW ME CUZ IT'S IMPORTANT TO INJECT IN THE CORRECT SPOT & NOT A NERVE..... I GIVE IT IN MY THIGH OR MY STOMACH. I DON'T KNOW IF U HAVE EVER HEARD OF THIS FOR TREATING RA? IT WORKS FOR ME, MOST DEFINITLY! LET'S NOT EVEN GO THERE ABOUT STRETCH MARKS, I HAVE THEM TOO YEAH!! GOOD LUCK,LAUREN. GOD BLESS,MELYNDA GAMEZ 7/28/08 9:13P.M.CENTRAL Re: [ ] 1st Enbrel Injection , you can't have any more stretch marks than I do, and I inject into my tummy. I just find a place in between the stretch marks. I am also more fluffy in my tummy, so I don't even have to pull up any tissue, LOL. Try it and see if you don't have plenty of room in between the stretch marks. If you already know how to do injections, I'd just go ahead and do it. I hope the Enbrel works as well for you as it does for me. Sue On Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 11:15 PM, laurenrosepeters wrote: > So Yay! I got my shipment today of my Enbrel, and I want to start it > tomorrow. It says, however, that you should go to your doctor so they > can show you how to do it. I give myself injections everyday....do I > seriously need to see my doctor? It's sub-Q; not a huge deal right? > Also it said something about not injecting it into areas where you have > stretch marks.... uh, I have them all over my stomach, so I am planning > to put it in my thigh. Unfortunatly.... I am a lot more fluffy in my > belly than legs, so there is not much tissue to pull on my thigh. Any > suggestions? > Thanks All. > I am really excited to start this. It's my 1st biologic, nothing else > has worked, but I have a good feeling about this. > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi : I just wanted to wish you good luck with your first Enbrel injection. I also hope it works good for you. Wishing you pain free days. Hugs, Barbara > > > So Yay! I got my shipment today of my Enbrel, and I want to start it > > tomorrow. It says, however, that you should go to your doctor so they > > can show you how to do it. I give myself injections everyday....do I > > seriously need to see my doctor? It's sub-Q; not a huge deal right? > > Also it said something about not injecting it into areas where you have > > stretch marks.... uh, I have them all over my stomach, so I am planning > > to put it in my thigh. Unfortunatly.... I am a lot more fluffy in my > > belly than legs, so there is not much tissue to pull on my thigh. Any > > suggestions? > > Thanks All. > > I am really excited to start this. It's my 1st biologic, nothing else > > has worked, but I have a good feeling about this. > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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