ENBREL

andrea12

My daughter receives enbrel via the myclic pre-filled pen which I administer for her. What's very frustrating is that despite using the correct technique we have problems occasionally with pens not operating. I just wondered if this is being experienced by anyone else and if so any tips would be greatly appreciated.

c4thyg

Hi Andrea, I don't use the pens but instead use the syringe. I like the syringe because I can inject slowly then which is a lot less uncomfortable. I've never had a bad syringe either. Might it be worth asking the nurse to show you a syringe? They are prefilled and really easy to use if you don't mind seeing a needle. Like I said, I've never had a problem with it but I know that others have had pens that are 'dudds'.
Good luck and love to your daughter.

gickygawky

Hi Andrea,

I also used a syringe rather than a pen and never had a problem. That way I was in control of how quickly I could administer it and I never had a 'dud'. Maybe they are worth a try for your daughter?

Arna x

andrea12

c4thyg wrote:

Hi Andrea, I don't use the pens but instead use the syringe. I like the syringe because I can inject slowly then which is a lot less uncomfortable. I've never had a bad syringe either. Might it be worth asking the nurse to show you a syringe? They are prefilled and really easy to use if you don't mind seeing a needle. Like I said, I've never had a problem with it but I know that others have had pens that are 'dudds'.
Good luck and love to your daughter.

Thanks for that. Unfortunately she does have a needle phobia but it might be worth thinking about. Take care.

andrea12

gickygawky wrote:

Hi Andrea,

I also used a syringe rather than a pen and never had a problem. That way I was in control of how quickly I could administer it and I never had a 'dud'. Maybe they are worth a try for your daughter?

Arna x

Thank you. She does have a needle phobia but I think it might be an idea to at least consider that option , Take care.

polly24

andrea12 wrote:

gickygawky wrote:

Hi Andrea,

I also used a syringe rather than a pen and never had a problem. That way I was in control of how quickly I could administer it and I never had a 'dud'. Maybe they are worth a try for your daughter?

Arna x

Thank you. She does have a needle phobia but I think it might be an idea to at least consider that option , Take care.

hi i use the prn and am having the same problem ring them and thy will send you more but its a problem a lot of us are having

andrea12

polly24 wrote:

andrea12 wrote:

gickygawky wrote:

Hi A
I also used a syringe rather than a pen and never had a problem. That way I was in control of how quickly I could administer it and I never had a 'dud'. Maybe they are worth a try for your daughter?

Arna x

Thank you. She does have a needle phobia but I think it might be an idea to at least consider that option , Take care.

hi i use the prn and am having the same problem ring them and thy will send you more but its a problem a lot of us are having

Thanks for that , I do contact them regarding the duds , but it is demoralizing when it happens repeatedly. It's reassuring to know that we're not the only ones having this problem. Best wishes.