So proud of myself

kerrycc
kerrycc Member Posts: 89
edited 11. Aug 2010, 14:51 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone

As some of you may know, I started on Humira 2 weeks ago. It was fine apart from stinging like hell! Over the last two weeks, I have and still do, feel better than I have in a very long time. It could be coincidence I know but after that first injection, my pain and swelling is no where near how it was and has been for months and months.
Anyway, it was time for my 2nd injection today and guess what?... I did it all by myself!! I can't tell you what an acheivement that is for me! Happy today xx

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,086
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations Kerry

    I think it could well be the humira

    I am very proud of you :Ds040.gif

    Love

    Toni xx
  • kerrycc
    kerrycc Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    frogmorton wrote:
    Congratulations Kerry

    I think it could well be the humira

    I am very proud of you :Ds040.gif

    Love

    Toni xx



    Oh I hope so Toni. I keep thinking its too good to be true! xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Humira worked instantly for me in terms of reducing my inflammation levels - they dropped to single figures and have stayed there, which I guess is a good thing. You have my UNBRIDLED admiration for doing your second one on your own. I have only managed that once, to prove I could do it if necessary. I much prefer having The Husband with me for moral support! You brave girl, well done. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • kerrycc
    kerrycc Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Humira worked instantly for me in terms of reducing my inflammation levels - they dropped to single figures and have stayed there, which I guess is a good thing. You have my UNBRIDLED admiration for doing your second one on your own. I have only managed that once, to prove I could do it if necessary. I much prefer having The Husband with me for moral support! You brave girl, well done. DD

    Thank you DD, i feel really great and I honestly don't think i'll have a problem doing it next time too. I don't think people who don't have to have this kind of medication actually realise how big a deal it is! xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,086
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    There you go Kerry!!!!

    there really IS hope :D

    Well done

    Toni xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kerry

    Brilliant news.! I had a taster of self injecting daily for a couple of weeks after an operation and dreaded it. It did get easier but I was happy when that time passed. Lovely to hear your good news that it is working and that you are happy. Long may that last.

    Look after yourself,
    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Humira starting working immediately for me too. When I went to see the nurse follow up appointment she said she'd had one no difference and one worked straight away. Fortunately I was also the latter.

    I now do my injections myself unless my hands are hurting. I always use my stomach as I am not brave enough to do my thigh.

    Hoping it continues to help( mine has done so for 22 months now),

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi kerry

    What fantastic news that you are feeling much better. :)

    and well done for doing it yourself.

    I am not on humira but it sounds to be a great medication

    love PF :) x
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kerry

    You are rightly proud of yourself Kerry! I know from experience how much courage that takes!

    I am also sooooooo thrilled for you that it seems to be working!

    Long may it continue.

    Love Tilly x
  • fayrose
    fayrose Member Posts: 241
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :D:D:D Well done you Kerry, you are right to be proud of yourself. That takes a lot of courage, good for you and we are proud of you too.

    Fay xxx
  • tarasmygirl
    tarasmygirl Member Posts: 70
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Kerry Hope it keeps working for you
    Cath
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Brilliant Kerry - I wondered how you were getting on. Enjoy the improvement in your joints!

    Please keep posting ..

    Marion
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, Well done!!! It must make you feel really independant now. :)
    Love Sue
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kerry,

    Brave girl :D I would not have been able to do that. So well done you.

    Hugs,

    Lv, Ix
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done you.

    Great that it is making a real difference too.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Kerry,it takes a bit of guts to inject your elf so your right to be proud. I hope it works quickly for you and the jabs get easier. Cris x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    kerry well done so proud of you glad things getting better for you val
    val
  • kerrycc
    kerrycc Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you everyone so much - your words are very encouraging - I almost can't wait til the next now so that I can let you know how it is!
    I must admit though last night, it got to about 8.30pm and I could hardly keep my eyes open. I think its because I had the Methatrexate on the Monday and then Humira which is still new to my system, yesterday. Feel ok again today though. :? xxxx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I do my humira on Monday nights, then I'm methed by the hospital on Wednesday mornings. If you can, adjust your timings a little so you get a biger break between them - that might help. Also, take your humira out of the fridge for about half an hour before injecting - warming it a little lessens the sting. Have I told you that before? Apologies if that is the case! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • kerrycc
    kerrycc Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    DD - do you find it better to inject just before bedtime? to sleep it off. I cannot do that with the methatrexate because I go to the hosp for that, but the Humira I could. xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh yes. I do mine after I've finished cooking and clearing up, so on Monday that is at about 9.00pm. I take the stuff out at 8.15 to warm up, stab at 9, have a cuppa and some ice cream (as a reward for being a brave girl - any excuse!) then go to bed. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • suziev
    suziev Member Posts: 252
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oh well done you brave girl, sometimes small steps are in fact big jumps :lol:
  • kerrycc
    kerrycc Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good call, think i'll try that - and we do deserve the ice cream for being brave - maybe even Ben and Jerry's cookie dough! :D xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No: Kelly's Clotted Cream Vanilla, curently on offer at a well-known supermarket that likes the colour orange: 7 tubs in my freezer! A fat DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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