Methotrexate injections

[Moulinr]

Hi everyone! I start my methotrexate injections tomorrow I was just wondering what the pain is like when taking the injections? I am a bit nervous to start them and just wanted to know everyone else's experience

Thank you!

[Gnarli]

I inject into my tummy - avoiding the navel - 'cos I have a little bit of podge there and don't feel a thing. Wishing you well

[vonniesims in reply to Gnarli]

Me too

[nomoreheels]

No pain at all if you do it as was demonstrated to you. As you know, I've been injecting MTX 12 years. I started on pre-filled syringes but must have been using pens 9 years or so now. I just pinch an inch of my tum, 3 to 4” either side of my navel, alternate weeks, & press the sheath to my skin & push the button. Wait a few seconds to ensure all the liquid has gone, you can see if you look. The needle is sharp so you shouldn’t feel anything other than the pressure or maybe a slight pinch but it's fleeting. If it's something that's of real concern you could ice the area for a while first, that will temporarily numb the area.

Don't be alarmed if you bruise periodically, it can happen & they can be doozies. Nothing is wrong, you'll have just nicked a blood vessel.

Good luck for tomorrow. I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Deborah22]

it doesn’t hurt at all, it’s quick and easy to do once you’ve done it a few times. Sometimes it bruises but there is no pain at all, much easier than tablets. Good Luck !

[sylvi]

If you r worried about the pain buy some numbing pain before you do them darling.xxxx

[K2013]

I moved to injections about 3 months ago. Like you a bit nervous about it but it’s been an absolute doddle. Much fewer side effects for me. Personally I don’t feel the needle at all going in or out but for a minute or so afterward a slight tingle at the site of injection.That’s all. Very easy and was given full instructions on how to do it. Fully recommend it.

[virtualreality]

Hi, I've been using the injections for about a year now and they've honestly never hurt at all. It's understandable feeling apprehensive though, it's quite a thing to start injecting yourself with medication. Hopefully the replies here offer some reassurance, but if you think it'd help to see what happens, there are a bunch of videos on youtube of people doing their methotrexate injections. Here's a link to search results for 'first methotrexate injection': youtube.com/results?search_...

I hope it goes smoothly for you tomorrow, good luck.

[ABwn]

I inject into the top of the leg and have no problem. Good luck, I have less side effects with injection.

[Jacey15]

I inject in my thigh and don't even feel it go in

[Connie49]

Hi, there. The needle used is an incredibly fine one and usually doesn’t cause any pain at all, especially if, like me, you have some tummy flab! Occasionally, it may sting a bit, but that soon passes off, and side effects are definitely less than taking MTX orally. Good luck with it all.

[Newbie73]

I started injecting MTX early Jan, the needle is so fine I don’t feel a thing. Very pleasantly surprised when I did my first one

[cyberbarn]

Like others have said, it doesn't hurt at all. Well, if I pinch my skin too hard that can hurt! But that is my fault. I alternate between the four sites, right and left tummy, right and left thigh. Not had a bruise yet.

[gilox]

complete game changer! Injections so easy , no tummy upsets like the tablets.good luck!

[Hidden]

I freaked out and got really poorly. I am now back on the tablets 🤣

Everyone is different. Give it a couple of months and see how you go x

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Hidden]

Have had three metoject injections, I have been feeling very unwell but I also have a virus. I have been advised to stop methotrexate and I’m currently waiting to start antibiotics. I am considering going back to tablets.

[JEM95]

I never feel a thing. So quick and easy and far fewer side effects.

You will be fine x

[Moulinr]

Thank you everyone so much for your comments it has definetly made me feel a bit more at ease about starting them! 😊

[junik53]

Like you I was nervous ,but I assure you ,you will not feel a thing .

[Bella59]

When you have done it once you will be fine.It is natural to feel nervous at first.I count to five after i have injected the pen.Just alternate sides each week.Occasionally you may bruise.Good Luck.

[bienassis]

I've been having the sub- cut injections since 2015 (following years on tablets) and changed more recently to the metoject devise after using the syring/needle form.

I should think you are having metoject - and I find it painless. You will get used to doing it after a while - it's a great improvement on the old way.

Your nurse will explain it all I'm sure. My husband administers mine which means I can vary the site quite a bit.

Good Luck.

[Poshcards]

Hi, fear not there is no pain, you might get a bit of a sting after, but it only lasts seconds. once you have done your first, you will be fine xx

[CagneysMum]

I’ve been injecting for more than 2 years now. I was shown how to inject in my thigh but personally found that quite painful and I would regularly bruise. I find it much easier to inject in my tummy, about 2-3 inches away from my tummy button. Occasionally it can sting for 10 minutes or so after.. but that’s all.

[Seatgeorge]

I have never had any pain with the metojet jabs, so I wouldn't worry.

[Happy5]

I rotate mine in the 4 sites shown not painful sometimes stings, so I press the site with a tissue straight after to minimise this.

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