Yay I did it ....:)

[claireyj]

Hello lovely people ....just been to hosp and I did my 1st Methx injection feel quite chuffed and the nurse was just lovely ..so lucky with my hosp.. Am in pain at the mo with hip and back but going to remain positive 'to kick RA's butt' .. and get back to work with my little people soon. I know there are a few people on here waiting for there 1st injection appts , please don't worry as loads of lovely people said to me on here it's really not so bad at all and has to be worth it eh ?! ...Hope you are all having a good day and enjoy your weekends and thanks for your ongoing support Claire xx

[Neverwell]

So glad it was ok for you as you said let's kick the ass of ra

Hugs Karen x

[Munchkinella]

So happy for you Claire well done. Hope you feel it working for you very soon. Love & gentle hugs Janet xxx

[minxy1960]

Well done Claire xxxx

[Paula-C]

I bet you are really proud of yourself for doing it. Well done!!!!!!! (If I knew how to put a smiley face up I would).

I changed from tablets to injections. When you take it orally some of the drug gets lost while the stomach breaks it down. If it's injected the whole dose is in your system. I did comment to my consultant that I didn't think that getting just that little bit more of the drug would make any difference and he said it would and boy was he right.

At the time I was also taking SLZ 6x500mg a day. That worked out at 21,000mg a week. Yes, a lot when you think about it, but compare that to what dose my MTX was then 20mg a week. From that I came to the conclusion that even the minuets increase would make a difference.

Now you've done it, next time will be a lot easier.

Paula x

[allypal]

Well done Claire! I believe that the thought of it is worse than doing it. I've been injecting now for a long time, and had the same scary thoughts as everyone at the beginning. I can say however, that at no time has it hurt, and just occasionally it might sting slightly, though I do tend to get bruises at times.

Ally x

[sylvi]

Claire one prick and you did it and your no longer a virgin,here's to many more pricks.xxx

[claireyj in reply to sylvi]

Yay bring on the pricks !! .... Can always rely on u Sylvia to put a smile on our faces xxx

[StarlightinJuly]

Thanks for letting us know Claire - I have to go on 27th but that's not my normal MTX day, will they just explain how to inject or might I have to take my dose early that week? I am hoping for improvement with injections but they will start Leflunomide if things don't change for me.

Thanks again, Julie.

[Paula-C]

Juliie

You have to leave a week between taking MTX. I'd check if they want to inject it that day, you may end up with a wasted journey if you don't. They won't let you do it early.

Paula x

[claireyj]

Hi Julie ..my usual mtx day is a Monday but the injection clinic was only on Fridays ...so, my nurse said after my dose on Monday 4th leave until today's appt ... So yes I missed a week too, hope that helps x

[helixhelix]

I'm the same....was quaking before the first injection, and actually didn't manage it the first week as couldn't bring myself to do it. And now I just get on with it! can't say it's the moment I look forward to most in my week, but it's remarkably easy isn't it? Well done! Polly

[shirlthegirl]

Hi Claire, really glad it went well, I had my blood results today, My alt has been climbing it is now 72. As you may know i had scan done on it Wednesday and was told everything was fine, so it seems to me it could be the MTX, i had this blood taken before i took the increase of MTX from 15 to 20mg so i thinking if it is the MTX, would they consider me for the injection, or would they change the MTX to something else all together, XXX

[claireyj]

Oh Shirl wot a shame ... It's odd , a good job the scan is ok though I guess.. They may consider injections but Shirl I'm not sure coz at the end of the day it's still methotrexate just put in your body another way?! I reckon they may try something else there are plenty of options ...don't let it get you down though as you have been doing soooo well ...it will get sorted lovely xx

[_andy_ in reply to claireyj]

well done claire .. pleased it went well ,, every one should get easier from now on ,, the first one is always the hardest .. x

[shirlthegirl]

No i won't,.... i promise'sss :))).... I thought that would properly be the next move if it doesn't improve, I think we know now that it is all trial & error until we get it right, Thanks Claire take Care xx

[petalnumber2]

It must feel great to get the first one out of the way, at least you know it's not as bad as you thought. I hope you settle down well on the injections and go back to work with your little people !! That Sylvie makes everyone laugh, she's a real gem xx

[nellysgran]

Hi Claire, glad it went well for you, hope mine goes as well as yours on Wednesday,

Take care Wendy xx

[claireyj]

Wendy it's easier than I thought really ....let me know how you get on xx