It's great that you have made such a helpful video. However, it may have been worthwhile encouraging people to check the medication for cloudiness and quantity first. Additionally, I know a lot of people experience less pain when they ensure that the medication has time to warm up prior to the injection - this only seems to require around 10 minutes.
it's a 28ga needle. that plus the spring mechanism kinda surprising you, you don't feel a thing. only pointers are to let the meds warm up to room temp and pick a good fatty spot. I've been injecting at home for over a year now and it has helped my crohn's symptoms.@@latricerichardson1791
Thanks for the right to the point instructions They were just like my doctor had told me last Tuesday. I remember him saying let pen get to room temperature and do not leave out over 5or 6 hours from refrigerator I am even more pleased with choosing him. He was really detailed. Thanks to Dr. Patel
Thank you so much -- I know it's six years later, but after I did it, I thought I did it wrong -- even though I'd spoken to the pharmacist and read the instructions -- thanks to this easy-to-follow demonstration, I'm relieved to know I did it correctly -- unfortunately for me, there's plenty of room in the thigh area -- ha. I hope you and those you know and love are well during this terrible time of Covid-19. Patricia in Richmond, VA
@@chathurimasakorala8384 they have co pays card here in USA Usually medication is really expensive with my insurance come out almost 450.00 $ but i find co pays card where cost me only $5.00
I started this medication 2 weeks ago and have to do an injection today. In still gery nervous about being on Humira. Has anyone experienced any side effects??
It would help if you show good technique for pinching up the skin ie at the injection area, and talking about what can be done to limit site swelling or redness or discomfort. I’m on my first few injections and the second one hurt more than the first for some reason...that kind of issue is my question. Also, better to hydrate before or after or plan a nap, does time of day seem to matter at all, etc.
I use adalimumab. I didn't notice much of a difference when I started until recently, when I had to come off it for a month or so. Wow. Pain and stiffness came back with a vengeance. Luckily I'm back on it now.
@@rishikanth1382 seems to be keeping the progression to a minimum. I have a rheumatologist appointment next week, so we'll see if there's any real change.
@@AnkylosingSpondylitisMan Thank you for commenting. I noticed your channel name--I was diagnosed years ago with ankylosing spondylitis, but never was sent for treatment. Years later, was also diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and now they've recommended Humira because the methotrexate wasn't doing much for me. Tell me...the doctor that told me about AS said that it usually hits men, that I was the first female patient he'd had with it. Do you know if this is true? Thank you!
@@Doxymeister the men/women thing is apparently a bit of a myth. It can attack anyone, but I don't know if there is a difference in progression time or severity between men and women.
Thought was just me , I guess not, seems be less painful when let warm to room temperature for 5/10 mins before injecting , also I was told to pinch chunk skin and inject while pinching skin together ?
I didn't feel anything at all when I took it. This is my first time injecting it, and I used this video. Did I do something wrong if I didn't feel anything, not even the tiniest pin prick at all? The indicator turned yellow and all and there wasn't any runoff on my skin so I assume it went in.
Hi, Connor -- my first time, too -- and I watched *after* I did it -- I didn't feel anything either, but I had a tiny blood spot -- I thought I was supposed to hold the plum part down for 10 seconds and then it would click -- so when it clicked right away, I thought -- uh-oh -- but it was fine. I was diagnosed in 2005 with RA, and this is the first medication that doesn't have just terrible side effects -- methotrexate works the best for me, but I'm sick all the time -- I stopped it about 5 years ago, but my symptoms are worsening, and my rheumatologist and I thought since I was now able to be home it wouldn't be so bad -- wrong -- my joints were better, my gut was a mine field -- this is only my third dose -- the first two were with the syringe, which was fine, too; this is so much easier -- and I haven't felt the effects yet, but my dr. told me it could take up to 3 months before you begin to see improvement -- hopefully this works -- ironically, they put me on plaquenil (the drug they're testing with Covid-19) for the first few months after I was diagnosed, but it has some strong side effects with long-term use -- hope you are and your family and loved ones are well -- Patricia
This is likely because most people now get citrate-free Humira. I'm just getting ready to start Humira, but have been on Simponi which is similar auto-injecting subcutaneous anti-tnf injection. I chose Simponi specifically because it didn't have citirate, the preservative in Humira that was known to cause a lot of the pain people experienced. Thankfully for all of us citrate-free Humira is now available in the US.
3rscrafting JTB So Humira was not even done right and I got very very sick. I had the symptoms of a T1D as well. Don't you just hate it when doctors say things like I don't like you because the color of your skin.
I don’t know what happened but I started this almost a year ago and really struggle in the first month or two but I started to get very comfortable but this month I have completely reverted back to being uncomfortable. Each injection has taken over 2 hours at least. I know it doesn’t hurt, I know it’s just a loud sound, I know it helps me but I just can’t get my thumb to press the button. It makes me incredibly angry and ruins my mood completely
Hello from India, I need to move to US for my masters. Is this medicine available for International Students in US covered under an insurance. Also, can you tell me the price for it.
Me too. But just think. You could have to spend all day in a wheelchair. Or need help to talk. Or need audio description everybday because you are blind. Everybody has their little issues. I've tried to train my mind to be glad that all I have to do is click a pen on my leg once every 2 weeks to stop my Crohn's flaring up. People have far bigger problems. Stay positive dude 😊 and I hope your injections go smoothly
@@tomdaviesathome24 yeah true when thinking about it it's just a 5 second injection and it's much better then not being able to walk with my condition, thanks for the cheer up bro
@@tomdaviesathome24 the doctor will keep wanting u to use these to cover the problem and not fix the problem, I have Colitis, they are giving me the Humira pen i refuse to use it. I changed my diet, kefir, bone broth blueberries & bananas, no fast food nothing oily, nothing processed, no bread or rice, Now i am down to 4 bowel movements a day instead of 10 without the stupid pen. we need more IBS ppl to take charge.
@@MahendraSingh-rp6er I'm glad that this has worked for you, but I have to say I disagree with a lot of what you are generalising. Everyone has different triggers, treatments and dietary requirements. The first thing I tried was healthier eating and cutting out lactose. I discovered I was lactose intolerant, and haven't let a drop pass my lips in the 15 years since. I always cook from fresh and avoid having too much oil because I found it was effectively lubricating my bowels. However, the flare-ups still came. Since my azathioprine stopped working, Amgevita has been the first thing to put me in proper remission (1 bowel movement a day which is unheard of for me!) As with all treatments for IBD (not IBS, which is entirely different and usually much less serious) they are very individual and take a lot of trial and error to get right. The only way to know is to give them a proper chance.
I just did my first one today, and had liquid on my leg before I even pressed the button, did you figure it out? Do you have to be faster or something, afraid I didn't get all the medicine
Literally just started mine today; two doses. Idk what y’all are on, but I guess my pain tolerance is low as hell because that shit HURT. I did everything correctly too. I’m guessing it’s because it was two doses…instead of one, but LAWD.
@@Aaaa_4444 I’m sorry to cause anxiety! I just like to be honest. They’re liars! It hurts like hell, especially since you have to hold it in you till the medication has completely emptied. I put it in my thighs, too. Expect some blood to come out after you puncture yourself, and clean the area thoroughly beforehand. You will get teary eyed because you’re literally stabbing yourself with a needle just in the shape of a pen. 🥲🥲
@@Aaaa_4444 the second dose hurts worse because you’re anticipating it. The first one is easy because you just got it out of the way. The second dose-shooooo…I cried in pain.
I was told if that was easier for me to line the needle up to do it, but most people usually do that if they inject in the stomach. Otherwise just inject as the video shows. That's what I was told anyhow (:
I just started 2 months ago for the same, I have severe HS. I have noticed the little ones are clearing up but the worst one seems to have more flare ups now.
Humira has helped me tremendously like a miracle drug. It hasn’t taken it completely away but mine was so severe that I would have to change my bandages about four times a day and I was in so much pain to move around at all. Now it is fine to change my bandages once per day with an occasional second change and I do have some pain but maybe about 10% of what I had before. I hope it continues to help and that I don’t have any bad side effects. I have only been on it for two months now.
I'm about to start my treatment with Hyrimoz after methotrexate started to impair my liver. I have psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and mild peripheral neuropathy. Reading about Adalimumab I feel afraid to start treatment. I have a 4-month daughter. Kids get all kind of flu, infections and so on. How is going to affect my health? Also, I read that anti-tnf biologics leave us prone to fungal infections. I really like to perform oral sex on my wife (and she likes it too, I hope you people don't feel uncomfortable as I share this). Will I have to put this practice on hold!? How imunobiologics has affected your sex life? How has it affected your general day-to-day stuff?
Did you start it? Im taking adalimumab and metrotrexate. My liver didnt react to met but i almost died of liver failure with salazopirine. Were all different. I only took one shot of adalimumab so far but it gave me 4 days of less pain and peace. I have ankylosing spondilitis. I know people in my country that have kids and take the same. Yes, they get flus and colds more often...but they recover. I dont have kids and even i got 2 colds in 4 months but i recovered without major problems. Its annoying but im okay. You can always stop taking adalimumab if you cant handle the side effects. Id give it a go...i do take care in washing my hands more often, using a mask in public closed spaces, and keeping alcohol gel on my purse.
@@etcwhatever yes, I started and it has been a game changer. I also have ankylosing spondylitis...why Adalimumab + methotrexate? You know, I've began to feel some mild pain again. Maybe I should throw methotrexate back?
@@etcwhatever and I'm so sorry to hear you've been on a rough spot with the other medication. Sometimes I think about quitting everything and try vegan or ketogenic diet and daily exercise. Maybe psychedelics as well.
Very straightforward, but these pens suck. I followed the instructions to the letter and after 20 seconds of holding the pen firmly into my skin, I pulled it out, and pretty much all the medication leaked out. I'm not even sure that the needle penetrated my thigh. I know for a fact none actually got into my bloodstream, because absolutely nothing happened. Took Cosentyx for years, in regular syringes, and I never had that happen once. I don't know why they administer medication in these baby mode pens. I have psoriasis covering 70 percent of my body. Its painful as shit. If you can endure that pain, you can handle needles. I call them up to ask if they have syringes, instead of pens, and they tell me they can't send them. I ask why. They tell me I need to get a NEW PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SAME EXACT MEDICATION. Don't take this shit. It sucks. The company sucks, the pens suck. I really don't fucking understand why they feel it neccesary to cover up the entire thing in plastic, so you can't even see if the medication is going in.
