methotrexate different style of needle

[sallygrain]

hi.

I have received a new style of needle which I don’t like the look of. It resembles an ordinary needle and it seems to be actually inserted rather then pushed. It’s still methofill. Does anyone have experience of this and can reassure me cheers

[KittyJ]

looks like a pre filled syringe, I’d get in touch with your rheumy team and the pharmacy that gave you it to check why you’ve got this instead of your pen.

[Happy5]

This nothing like the ones mine have changed to MTX. AS said contact pharmacists etc to find out why the change.

[medway-lady]

I had these with Abatercept and yes its push in but the needle is tiny and its painless. There might be shortages again. But I prefer the push in with Etanercept too as it's more controllable. As others have said contact your supplier.

[Spanelmad]

It looks like what you used before the pens came in.I used to find it was painless just a bit difficult to get the casing off the needle

[Knip in reply to Spanelmad]

In the 'old' days, the needles came separately, if I remember correctly. I wouldn't want to go back to those. My current pens are Nordimet and are very easy to use. Hope they aren't changing them...but wait and see, I guess.

[BoneyC]

Never had these and don't like the look of it!

[Hopeful1]

Yes. This is the type in my latest batch of MT XLike Spanelmad I have found them ok. painless. Read the instructions in the box but if not confident ask pharmacist or GP practice nurse for a demo.

[Scottishlad]

Similar in style to my Cimzia syringes. I'm fine with needles but these might cause issues for those who don't like seeing needles or the thought sticking one into themselves.

If they are like the Cimzia ones they are very fine and I hardly notice them going in most times.

A thought though: do you need training before using them? A nurse came round to supervise my first injection.

[Pulfs]

I. Sometimes get this sort when the other ones are unavailable very easy and painless to use. I don’t mind which ones pharmacy give me . Had my prescription changed to state any style of methofil. X

[Jungle5000]

Hi - I have these (but my ones have a maroon coloured finger holder rather than blue). They are very easy to use and I was told that they are less painful than the auto pen style injectors. I haven't ever used the auto pens so can't really give that advice!

Good luck

Kate

[sallygrain]

thankyou all for giving such reassurance. I could get no joy from chemist or Doc so in the end had to try. It is true it is relatively painless. The other styles allow you not to see the needle which is s good thing I found having to push very difficult. I doubt Needle phobic people would never be able to cope

[Sherlock11]

Similar to my Stelara injection. I just find I have to push firmly. Maybe my skins getting tough lol !