Beth72

[Beth72]

Hi everyone just a quick question we’re is the best place to inject mtx and does it hurt thx

[Skolfield]

Hi I do I’m into my thighs it’s feels like just a scratch does not hurt and works a lot better 😊

[nomoreheels]

I was taught to inject into my tum. Just pinch some skin & inject, you shouldn't feel it, maybe a little pin prick, no more. I inject straight after I've showered so I don't use the alcohol swab, it can sting a little for a few seconds.

I read here that some inject MTX into their thigh so tried it, first & last time... it hurt!

Don't forget to inject alternate sides, left one week, right the next. When I get my month's supply I write L or R on the box, saves me wracking my brain trying to remember which side I did the previous week.

This video from the makers of Metoject takes you through it step by step vimeo.com/136832870

I hope you find the transition works well for you.

[nablur in reply to nomoreheels]

Thank you. I’m going to start this next week. ❤️

[nomoreheels in reply to nablur]

I hope it helps. It's really fine, though understand it can be a facer if you've not injected yourself before.

[Hidden]

Can only speak from my experience but genuinely never felt it at all: injected into alternate thighs after shown by nurse, felt less vulnerable than stomach to me. On benepali now so noticed difference: that is a bit stingy x

[Beth72 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah been on benepali they took me off that one she said it doesn’t work for me so they have put me on mtx injections once a week and another injection every 2 wks called(kevzara) (sarilumab) I’m the first uk person to try this new medication xxx

[Hidden in reply to Beth72]

Hope it works for you Beth: really didn’t feel MTX; not just being nice honestly 😉

[Mmrr in reply to Beth72]

Do let us know how you get on with the new meds ?

[allanah]

Tummy for me ! Follow directions from nmh.

[popsmith1874]

I usually alternate between stomach and thighs week about

[Mmrr]

I inject into my thigh with the metoject pen , I honestly don't feel anything. It is a bit of a non event.

[crashdoll]

Do you have pens or syringes? I felt a tiny scratch when I was using syringes but barely a thing with the pen. I’ve always preferred infecting my tummy as I have plenty of fat when I need to “pinch an inch”!

Good luck with the new meds.

[Beth72 in reply to crashdoll]

Metoject pen I have x

[Soreknees2016 in reply to crashdoll]

Thanks for the reminder of that old catchphrase ‘pinch an inch’! Am wracking my brains trying to remember what it was in an ad for - Ryvita? Special K?

[Beth72]

Thanks all I will let you all know how I get on my new meds are getting delivered Tuesday and a health care nurse coming that week to show me what to do can’t wait? I do hope it’s works like they say xxx

[Julies49]

I alternate both sides beneath my navel had no problems with this

[Soreknees2016]

I’m not on metoject but used to be on a daily injectable drug for my diabetes (Victoza), and always found it best in my tummy - I found it a bit painful in my thighs, but barely felt it in my tum. And I have plenty of inches to pinch so it was easy to vary the sites every day!

[Pastels]

Really not sore at all for me I injected methotrexate for many years. Used thighs and tum moving site every week, so many less side effects with the injection! Very best of luck.....

[Matt06]

Just did my first one yesterday and took two minutes wasn’t sore. Not long had a hip operation so did in opposite thigh. Good luck you’ve just reminded me to take my folic acid.xx

[Pulfs]

Hi Beth72 I started injecting into my thighs but found I bruised too much so now I inject into my stomach alternating each week and it's fine now. And it doesn't hurt so you will be fine xx

[Wobblyone]

I find the belly easiest.

[LesleyH]

Tummy is easier and less painful than anywhere else I find xx

[Hidden]

I've been using mthx since 2016 when I was diagnosed. I started out injecting it into my lower stomach, but I have alot of scar tissue there from surgery so I had issues. I talked to my rheumy about it & he told me I could drink the liquid by just adding it to a bit of water. I've been doing that since & it works well. I expected an awful taste, but surprisingly there was no taste at all. Ask your rheumy if that's an option for you.

[nablur in reply to Hidden]

Does your hair fall out?

[Hidden in reply to nablur]

I haven't experienced any hair loss yet & I hope I don't.

[Beth72 in reply to Hidden]

They have never mentioned that at all to me only tablets or injection tablets made me feel awful sickly and couldn’t eat xxx

[Hidden in reply to Beth72]

It couldn't hurt to ask your Dr. about taking it that way. I was also prescribed to take Ondansetron to help with nausea, but it's never been an issue for me.

[donmounsteven]

I have been doing mtx for 7 week in my tum all good no pain.

[beeckey]

I do it on my tummy and does not hurt

[Mall]

I inject Benapali into my stomach and methotrexate into my thighs alternating sides. Stomach is less likely to bruise. Neither hurts more than a slight sting, stomach possibly less stingy. I don't use the alcohol swabs that come with the jags as they cause stinging. A nurse told me that if you bathe or shower regularly they are not necessary.

You will be pleasantly surprised how easy and painless it is.

[Lyneal]

Hi, I do mine in my thighs, doesn’t hurt, bit stingy afterwards but not painful. But I have friends who inject into their stomach, it’s what suits you best.

[Beth72]

Well I start my mtx injection today they have started me on 7.5 mg I hope it doesn’t upset my stomach and feel sick