Taltz - Kat's journey continues

[Kat]

Okay so called the pharmacy that sent the Taltz and they said not to worry, they will appeal the insurance denial and that I will never be billed more than $25.00.

So, this is what they sent me:



Not quite as nice as the Cosentyx package with the little travel bag and such.  Basically the same as Cosentyx except due to the design you don't have to pinch the skin and you do have to unlock the pen and depress a button.

Here is where I'm starting from:




So I did the first two injections.

Ouch!

I let the pens sit for 40 minutes and I expected a bit of a sting.  It didn't disappoint, the good news is that this pen goes must faster than the Cosentyx... the bad news is I could still feel the sting after the injection ended and the site was immediately tender as I dabbed at the little blood spot. 

So I put the second pen under my armpit just to make sure it wasn't too cool and it was definitely better, much less sting (although still a little) but still a bit painful AFTER the injection, dabbing at the little blood spot.  I'd say it took a few minutes for the "effect" to go away.

Costentyx was much nicer (virtually pain free) but if Taltz clears me up, I won't complain over a couple of uncomfortable minutes. 

Again, following their guidelines this was week 0.  I did two initial injections (80 ml each)  It's the only time I will do two injections, the rest will only be one injection.

The next one is due in two weeks.

I'll update soon as I notice an improvement.