Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Good morning Tawny, Just wondering if your were referring to the burning/bite when you inject the Humira? If so, I feel your pain. The few seconds it takes to inject seem like minutes. I took the advice of some one in this group who said that much of the sting could be from the alchol pad that we use to prep our injection site. Making sure the alchol was completely dry before injecting seemed to work the first time I tried it, not so much the second time. I inject myself every other Wednesday, and I am already looking forward to this Wednesday. I usually go through my ritual by taking the Humira out of the refrigerator, getting showered and dressed, then unpackaging my pen. By that time I am hoping the fluid is a bit warmer. When it is cold it hurts a lot more. I have been taking Humira for a year now, and I feel I could not live without it. I feel this because Humira's effects fade fast 3-4 days before I need another injection. My hands, my feet, my shoulders, my elbows, my neck....everything starts to hurt more and more...I basically become useless, and it's even hard to use my hands and fingers to inject myself, so as I inject, my mind reminds my body how much better I will feel within minutes of the sting. It's like my body says ahhhhhhhhhh. Take care, (musiclvr3237) From: Barbara <bcreedon@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Humira(the bite) Date: Friday, April 10, 2009, 12:30 PM Hi again Tawney: Sorry to read you still have more things causing you more pain. You have had enough, and I do hope things get much better for you. So glad you are back here again. Sure missed you. Wishing you many pain free days ahead. Hugs, Barbara > > I have been off and on humira since 04. I am use to the burning sting it causes. But, the last six months, I have noticed the sting is a LOT worse. Not sure why, has anyone else noticed this? > > Thanks, Tawny > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Biologically speaking, no, Humira doesn't make you feel better in minutes. Psychologically speaking, yes, it can make you feel better. It cannot block the TNF and reduce inflammation within minutes. However, if you are seeing results with any medication it makes the administration of it much sweeter to bear. Shandi From: jodie <jodiehoho@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Humira(the bite) Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 1:52 PM " as I inject, my mind reminds my body how much better I will feel within minutes of the sting. It's like my body says ahhhhhhhhhh. " Is this true? I've haven't taken Humira. Does it really make you feel better that quickly after injecting it? Jodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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