Enbrel Injection site reactions

December 18, 2001

In a message dated 12/18/2001 12:16:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,

farrell@... writes:

> I took my 4th shot Friday and had a substantial injection site reaction. My

> RD wanted to see it and thought that it wasn't infected, but it is indeed

> impressive. Any similar experiences? My reaction was in the thigh.

> Rae

>

Hi Rae - I had about a 3 by 2 inch reaction in my thigh also. I also had a

small reaction in my stomach. I now only " shoot up " in my arm. Seems to be

working fine with no reactions at all.

December 18, 2001

That is exactly the time when I had my reaction and it was a huge red area (

about 4 to 6 inches each) at every one of the 4 sites. I stopped for a week

and a half and started in again and I did not have any more injection site

reactions .Peggy from Fl.

December 18, 2001

I find much less injection site reaction in stomach rather than thigh. Try

it.

[ ] Enbrel injection site reactions

> To any and all on Enbrel:

> I took my 4th shot Friday and had a substantial injection site

reaction. My RD wanted to see it and thought that it wasn't infected, but

it is indeed impressive. Any similar experiences? My reaction was in the

thigh.

> Rae

>

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Moderator 2 cents: I've heard many Enbrel users, myself included talk about a

reaction along about the forth or fifth shot. Usually every injection spot to

date reacts with raised up red big blotches. Goes away in a few days. PatB

December 18, 2001

> To any and all on Enbrel:

> I took my 4th shot Friday and had a substantial injection site

reaction. My RD wanted to see it and thought that it wasn't

infected, but it is indeed impressive. Any similar experiences? My

reaction was in the thigh.

> Rae

I got a reaction on my first few injections, but it finally toned

down. Mainly, I kept leaving myself bruised. But I changed to my

tummy, so the bruises are no longer on public display. Actually, I

am finally getting a lot better. The tummy sounds more painful, but

actually it is less painful!!

About dull needles, I think that the rubber covering on the vial is

extremely tough. I give my dog allergy shots, and the rubber

covering on his vial is much thinner and easier to get the needle

through. I probably bruise my dog on his shots also, but at least

his are covered by hair. Fortunately, he doesn't complain!

December 13, 2010

Hi All...

Started Enbrel over a month ago...my first 3 shots I had no injection site

reactions, and I do alternate left and right thighs with injections each

week...I use the sure click pen. However, with my fourth and fifth injection I

had had really significant reactions...bright red, swollen, hard, itchy and

eventually bruised areas...this last one about 6-7 inches in

diameter...wondering if others have experienced this, and if so...will I

eventually stop getting these reactions after more and more injections? They are

so itchy and painful...looking for help from others...thanks!

--

-Wisconsin-

December 13, 2010

Yeah, I moved it up to my stomach and it's quite happening. I think what

happens is. It hits a vain or something in the thigh. .....Randy.....

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[ ] Enbrel Injection site reactions

Hi All...

Started Enbrel over a month ago...my first 3 shots I had no injection site

reactions, and I do alternate left and right thighs with injections each

week...I use the sure click pen. However, with my fourth and fifth injection

I had had really significant reactions...bright red, swollen, hard, itchy

and eventually bruised areas...this last one about 6-7 inches in

diameter...wondering if others have experienced this, and if so...will I

eventually stop getting these reactions after more and more injections? They

are so itchy and painful...looking for help from others...thanks!

--

-Wisconsin-

December 13, 2010

Hi , that's about how mine progressed too. After six months or so, the

hive is much smaller. I started taking benadryl at bedtime beginning the evening

before injection and taking it for 2-3 nights. Then during the day I took

Tagamet which has some antihistamine effects. Alternating the site can really

help. I rotate 6 sites, either back of shoulder, navel, and thigh. And FWIW, I

switched from Sureclick and I prefer the regular syringe, but that's a matter of

personal preference. Best of luck, Kate F

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On Dec 13, 2010, at 12:10 PM, " " <burton_rr@...> wrote:

> Hi All...

> Started Enbrel over a month ago...my first 3 shots I had no injection site

reactions, and I do alternate left and right thighs with injections each

week...I use the sure click pen. However, with my fourth and fifth injection I

had had really significant reactions...bright red, swollen, hard, itchy and

eventually bruised areas...this last one about 6-7 inches in

diameter...wondering if others have experienced this, and if so...will I

eventually stop getting these reactions after more and more injections? They are

so itchy and painful...looking for help from others...thanks!

>

> --

> -Wisconsin-

>

December 13, 2010

I use my tummy, too. It's supposed to have fewer nerve endings. I

occasionally hit a little blood vessel and have a bruise. Sometimes I

have a mild injection site reaction, but it's about like a mosquito

bite. After injecting, I rub some anti-itch cream on the site, and

that seems to help.

Sue

On Dec 13, 2010, at 2:15 PM, rjgang10@... wrote:

> Yeah, I moved it up to my stomach and it's quite happening. I think

> what

> happens is. It hits a vain or something in the thigh. .....Randy.....

December 13, 2010

,

I had the same thing happen to me. Please call your doctor. they will probably

discontuinue injections.

*~ Kami ~*

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