Methotrexate Injections 🙈: Hi everyone, I’m new... - LUPUS UK

LUPUS UK

32,210 members28,555 posts

Methotrexate Injections 🙈

tweetyburd profile image
7 Replies

Hi everyone, I’m new here 👋 looking for some advice/words of wisdom regarding methotrexate injections 💉 I’ve been self administrating for 8 weeks now & I’m starting to get a little paranoid that I’m not doing it right 😕 I inject into my thigh using the Metoject pen (20mg) I’ve noticed that the pen makes a squishy like sound as the methotrexate is injected 🤔 & sometimes there’s a little yellow residue on my skin, has anyone else had these experiences with methotrexate injections??? I always count longer than the recommended 5 seconds so I don’t think it’s because I’m doing the injection too fast?! Many thanks in advance xx

Written by
tweetyburd profile image
tweetyburd
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
7 Replies
Ianrussell69 profile image
Ianrussell69

Don’t worry a bit of yellow methatrexate on the injection site is normal just put the wipe in the sharps bin if you need reassurance ring the rumi nurse she will go through it with you again just make sure any wipes sharps and wiped up spillage is put straight in the sharp bin

tweetyburd profile image
tweetyburd in reply toIanrussell69

Thank u, yea always put the wipe in the sharps box 👍 glad to know a little bit of yellow is normal x

Melba1 profile image
Melba1

I haven’t started mine yet but looked up a couple of really good demonstration videos on YouTube which might help?

Have you had any side effects? I get reactions to so many drugs, I’m a bit loathe to start!

X

tweetyburd profile image
tweetyburd in reply toMelba1

Didn’t think of YouTube 👍 hardly no side effects on the injections compared to the tablets. I normally feel a bit washed out the morning after the injection x

nigelsmum profile image
nigelsmum

i always get the squishy sound & like you I always count more than the recommended 5 seconds !

tweetyburd profile image
tweetyburd in reply tonigelsmum

Thank u, that makes me feel more reassured x

Kath1 profile image
Kath1

I also get the squishy sound and a little left on the skin after. I was told to dab it off with cotton wool as wiping it off could cause irritation.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Methotrexate injections

Hi I have been injecting methotrexate every week for several years today went to collect my...
Rudeforth66 profile image

Metofill Injections (methotrexate)

Hi everyone, hope you’re all keeping safe and well. Wonder if I could pick your brains please?...
Froggie70 profile image

Doctors will not prescribe my Methotrexate Injections!

Hi, this is the first time I have actually posted a question on here, so here goes.... I moved from...
Poshcards profile image

Methotrexate, steroids, COVID-19

Hi all, I'm UCTD, and for about five years, I've been a full dose (2 x daily) of...
Jaybz profile image

Injectable Methotrexate

Hi folks 🤗I've been struggling with lupus symptoms since I had Covid in October last year. I've...
Krazykat26 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Debbie_kinsey profile image
Debbie_kinseyAdministrator
chelseawong profile image
chelseawongAdministrator
michaellasmith profile image
michaellasmithAdministrator

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.