Dear all,
Are there any injection experts out that who can give me some advise to avoid bruising? I inject my MTX in the upper thigh and it often bruises and lasts weeks. Now that summer is rolling around, I'd really like to avoid running around with big ugly bruises on my legs! I've never had bruising issues with humira, only with methatrexate.
Thanks for the advice!
I iced the area fairly well before
Not sure about MTX as it has been awhile, but injected lots with embrel.
I always prefer to inject off to the side of the abdomen. Grab a small roll of skin while leaning over if you have to. Inject the needle with a quick jab. Then release the skin. I inject very slowly. If you do it quickly it comes out in a fast jet and can cause damage. That is why I avoid the autoinjectors.
If you don't have any roll of skin then eat more.
Justin
Not 100% sure but try to ensure the area your injecting is not tight. ie stretch the leg out rather than having the leg bent at the knee. You dont want tension on the muscle where your injecting. Try to relax the area thats being injected.
Thanks so much for your help.
Relaxing the area/icing seems to be working!
Your very welcome. Good luck with your treatment. Btw MTX is available in tablet form. Not sure if you have tried or been offered it.