Adalimumab DAY ONE! What to Expect from Your First Injection

Adalimumab DAY ONE! What to Expect from Your First Injection ankylosing spondylitis
Starting adalimumab (Humira) for ankylosing spondylitis can be a significant step in managing your condition. Here's what you can expect from your first injection:
Preparation
Training: Your healthcare provider will show you how to properly administer the injection. It's important to follow their instructions carefully.
Supplies: Make sure you have all the necessary supplies, including the prefilled syringe or pen, alcohol swabs, and a sharps disposal container.
The Injection
Site: Common injection sites include the front of your thighs or your abdomen (avoiding the navel area).
Process: Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab. If using a prefilled pen, press it against your skin and activate it. If using a syringe, pinch the skin and insert the needle at a 45-degree angle.
Pain: You might feel a slight sting or discomfort during the injection, but it should be brief.
After the Injection
Reaction: It's common to experience mild redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site. These reactions usually go away on their own and flu-like symptoms at night.
Monitoring: Keep an eye on how you feel after the injection. If you experience any severe side effects, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, seek medical attention immediately.
Benefits
Symptom Relief: Some people start to feel relief from symptoms like back pain and stiffness within a few weeks, but it can take up to 12 weeks for full effects.
For more detailed information, you can check out resources like Humira's official site or consult with your healthcare provider.
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

[@Drunktopus]

Happy to see the progress mate. I feel for you!

[@YouknowwhereHughgo]

Thank you mate, hopefully I’ll get somewhat of a regular life back now with this new treatment