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Thu-08-07-2021, 04:29 AM
I always used auto injectors as I hate needles and would probably pass out using a syringe! Did I mention I really really hate needles!
I agree with everyone else, tummy the least painful! The only thing I seem to be doing differently is that I don't pinch.
I find the worst is the thighs....depending on how often you need to auto inject and how much, you don't need to inject in the thighs.
I.e Cosentyx was two auto injectors, therefore one month in the belly (one on each side) and the next month in the thighs.
Humira for example was every two weeks therefore week 1, left belly, week 2, left thigh, week 3, right thigh and week 4 right belly
Simponi (this is what I currently take), one injection per month so I just inject in the belly but switch sides every month
It only lasts a few seconds...follow the instructions and you will be fine....the first few are the worst but you get used to it!
Good luck
I agree with everyone else, tummy the least painful! The only thing I seem to be doing differently is that I don't pinch.
I find the worst is the thighs....depending on how often you need to auto inject and how much, you don't need to inject in the thighs.
I.e Cosentyx was two auto injectors, therefore one month in the belly (one on each side) and the next month in the thighs.
Humira for example was every two weeks therefore week 1, left belly, week 2, left thigh, week 3, right thigh and week 4 right belly
Simponi (this is what I currently take), one injection per month so I just inject in the belly but switch sides every month
It only lasts a few seconds...follow the instructions and you will be fine....the first few are the worst but you get used to it!
Good luck