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What Is The Best Body Location To Self Inject?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Imperial, MO

I receive training to self inject the Methotrexate in the morning and was told that I have the option of abdomen or thigh. Any recommendation on which is more convenient or less painful? I have given my own allergy shots in the past and always did the thigh. Comments and opinions appreciated...

Pat

April 22, 2019
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A myRAteam Member

I keep all my diabetic supplies in a box with latches. I keep my insulin - both the pen and the vial there (good for 28 days out of refrigeration) as well as alcohol wipes, syringes, equipment for testing blood sugar, a small notebook for recording blood sugars and a pen. If I had to go collecting what I needed, I would be in big trouble. It works for me.

April 30, 2019
A myRAteam Member

PeggyLewellen, you will love the citrate free Humira! No pain at all. I usually use the hair dryer to warm it up before I inject it and that works wonderfully. I can’t even feel the needle. Wonderful!

April 23, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I do my Humira injections in my stomach and thighs, rotating locations each time. I have less site reaction in the thigh. With the new citrate-free Humira, the shots don’t hurt at all because they use a smaller gauge needle. They recommend rotating injection site to prevent scar tissue.

April 23, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I used to use injections i seemed to injext in my thigh it was so easy just switched between each thigh . I no longer take injections. They all seemed to work for some time then seemed to stop, so my dr switched my meds. Hope everyone is foing well

May 22, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Whiteroseart my theumy always made me go 6wks - 6 mo on a med before changing. You're on a few hard hitters. I never heard of that combo together. There's a good article under resources that lists the different meds if you want to read it before you go. My opinion is that your PCP & Rheumy should be your best friends. They should know what the other is doing & have your best interest. My Rheumy is cutting edge & my PCP doesn't always understand his theory but he knows that what's & why's & BOTH follow my labs!!! I have the best!! Everyone should!! It's your body & I'm responsible for my healthcare today. I am in charge! Therefor I demand that best I can have. My life's at stake here. If I don't get what they're doing, I find someone who can. It's my body, my right!
Ok, I'm off my soapbox. All I'm saying is there's a good article & trust your rheumy!!!
Good bless,
Karen

April 28, 2019

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