MTX Shot question | Arthritis Information
Sorry to be a pain, but when the doctor gave me the news that
I was going to be switched to the MTX shot instead of the pills
his nurse said....easy shot, subcutaneous. Well, just picked up
the MTX/needles and it said to inject intramuscularly.
HELP???? Which way, I'm confused.
Hey Debrakay,
I usually njected MTX into my stomach (no muscle there, but quite an abundance of fat...). MTX can also be injected into the thigh muscle, but I found that it caused pain.
Check with the pharmacist or your doctor to be sure...
Ezzi
I use the same needles one would use for insulin. They are very thin and I can hardly feel them. I inject into the middle of the top half of my thigh. Remember to let the alcohol dry before inserting the needle, and give your skin a pinch at the injection site. Then you can release after you've got the needle in. About the intramuscular/subcutaneous question, I'd just call your pharmacist. He'll/she'll know.Yeah I inject in my stomach, 2 inches from my belly button. But be sure to call to clarify...
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