Hello,
I am new to this board. I am 30 and have PA. When I was first diagnosed I was on Humira. As it helped with the pain I was not comfortable on it. I thought I was so brave taking shots but these really stung. It is also so new and felt nervous not having any children yet. ANYWAY, my rheumy said I cannot just stop taking meds or I will greatly regret it. I am currently taking Enbrel. Because I mix the solution the injections are pain free. So much better than Humira. Now to why I am posting...
I have been on Enbrel for 5 months and I take it twice a week. Recently I have been getting injection site reactions. The area is quite swollen and the next few days red and bruised. I did contact Enbrel and they seem to think this is normal. I have a follow up with my rheumy in a few weeks but in the meantime... Do any of you get these reactions? Thanks - Alyson
Sorry I also posted this on the PA Thread
I took Humira for two years and never had any site reaction; but it is normal for some people.
Welcome to AI.
Thanks - I did not have this reaction with Humira. Do you know what I am talking about with the sting? I suppose you get used to it. Everyone's different! ;) thanks for your response.I still have "shadows" on my skin from Enbrel bruises and I haven't been on it in months.
Enbrel did work wonders for me for awhile.
Hi. I am on Enbrel also and I inject into my thigh. I will get a very itchy area about 3 inches in diameter for the entire day where it's injected. Also, a few hours after I inject I get a pretty large lump under my skin that lasts about two days. Hope that helps.Ask your rheumy if taking some benedryl prior to injection would help slowI took Humira and also benedryl because of itcy rashes and bumps eeerywhere. My rheumy said to take one benedryl a half hour before shot and then for a few days after. I do know what you mean about the burn. It only lasted about 10 seconds but it stung.
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I have had two Humira shots. The first the nurse gave me with a syringe and the next one my husband gave me with the pen. Neither one hurt but the one with the pen made a hugh place that I still have a bruise from about 5 inches across. The first on is still a red circle. Is this normal. Does not hurt or itch just really bad looking. By the way both were in the stomach.
I called my nurse. She said the swelling and bruising is totally normal. I just found it bizzare just getting a reaction after being on Enbrel for 5 months. It's clearing up as the days pass so...it is what it is. right? I said this before but it's the price we pay to be in less pain. For me, Enbrel is totally worth it - for now. I am almost normal again. Last winter was dreadful - I don't want to feel like that again. Difficult washing hair, getting dressed, starting my car, walking downstairs - I could go on but you all know too well what I am talking about. Kind regards - Alyson