Tocilizumab

Do other people find the injector pens are painful, intense stinging.

Is there anything that can help this.

Thank you.

[Sophiestree]

Hi Boofie. Did you see the replies to your same question from 2 days ago? It must be left out of the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes before administering it. A few replies to your previous post

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Yes I leave it 45 minutes as per the instructions

[Sophiestree]

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[PMRpro Ambassador]

Are you using alcohol to clean the area before injecting? Allow it to dry first.

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Yes I am using the wipes

[Sophiestree in reply to Hidden]

Who do you get your TCZ from? Mine was via Lloyds Homecare.

I am wondering if you should contact them and explain and they may send a nurse out to help you. I was not allowed to administer my first one before the nurse showed me.

Do you have a good grasp of skin with fat?

Very puzzling if you wait 45 minutes etc etc. Make sure the alcohol wipe is totally dry beforehand too, but sounds like you are also doing that.

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I had to do my first one at the hospital and it was fine.My room is 15/16. Will try it warmer next time. Thanks

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I am wondering if it is because my room is cold. What would room temperature be

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

My room temperature is set at 17C. Most people set thermostats at 20-21C