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debRAinOC 
3:14pm, October 31, 2009
Went to the doc yesterday morning. My right wrist hurt and my feet & knees were stiffer than "normal," but the doc found only minor swelling in a couple of knuckles. I have limited mobility in the wrist, but since he found no inflammation, he said a cortisone injection wouldn't help. He ordered x-rays to see what's going on. He already told me several months ago that he thinks I have permanent damage to my wrist. >sigh<
I gave myself a Humira injection later in the day but had an unusual reaction. First, the med really burned going in this time. I've been taking it for 8 or 9 months and haven't felt that much pain before. Then, a couple of hours afterward, I noticed a large, hot, red welt around the injection site. It grew to about 6 inches wide by early evening. I called Humira's 800 number, but the office was closed already. This morning, the area is not as red or hot, but the affected area is still large. I let the doc's office know about the welt, and I'm waiting to hear back from someone.
Waiting, waiting . . .
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Sorry to hear you are having a reaction. There always seems to be something with this disease. I take Enbrel and the medicine burns going in. I let it sit out for about 15 minutes to warm up and now take the shots in my abdomen area. I hardly feel it now. I also get a site injection reaction. It usually last a day. Since Enbrel, really works for me, my Rheumy is hesitant to change it. She has me take an antihistamine for a day or two before I do my injection and then use hydrocortisone cream when it itches. Ice also really helps. You really should talk to your doctor and see what they recommend for you before doing anything, as it could be related to something different. Good luck.
Dawn2
my humira burns when i inject. i also have noticed it bcoming red afterwards, but not 6 inches worth ouch!i try notto have to put my pants on directly after i inject. i think my jeans irritate it.good luck. hugs, deby
kramd5