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I Now Have Discomfort With My Auto-inject Medication And I Have Redness And Tenderness At My Injection Site. The First 5 Times No Problems

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Toronto, ON

I auto-inject once a week and switch thighs each week.

July 15, 2023
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I have not had any problems with redness. Sometimes the injection is painful and I have discovered that’s because I am tense and use too much force or pressure.

July 15, 2023
myRAteam

It's common to experience some discomfort, redness, and tenderness at the injection site. Here are a few tips to help manage these side effects:

- Rotate Injection Sites: Avoid using the same site repeatedly to prevent soreness and scar tissue buildup
- Ice the Injection Site: Use an ice pack or ice cube to numb the area Show Full Answer

It's common to experience some discomfort, redness, and tenderness at the injection site. Here are a few tips to help manage these side effects:

- Rotate Injection Sites: Avoid using the same site repeatedly to prevent soreness and scar tissue buildup.
- Ice the Injection Site: Use an ice pack or ice cube to numb the area before and after injecting to reduce pain and swelling.
- Pinch the Skin: Pinching the skin around the injection site before and during the injection can help.
- Let Alcohol Dry: Ensure the alcohol used to clean the site dries completely before injecting.

If these reactions persist or worsen, it's important to discuss them with your healthcare team.

July 9, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I hope it helps! Darn RA and its ouchy injections! Lol 👍

July 20, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Thank you Lori
I’m wondering if I’m not waiting long enough for the medication to reach room temperature. Thank you for your suggestion

July 20, 2023
A myRAteam Member

My rheumatologist said to wait 30-60 minutes after removing my injection from the refrigerator. It is very important to rotate injection sites. Best of luck to you!

July 19, 2023

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