Self-Injections and Support Groups
I did my first self-injection last night. I was terrified, but I did it. And, it wasn't bad at all. I didn't realize that it wasn't a big deal. The nurse explained that inserting the needle isn't really that bad. I felt a poke as it passed through my skin, but I didn't feel much aside from that - didn't feel it poking through muscle which took me aback. She admitted that sometimes the medication can burn as you're injecting. I suppose I'm lucky, but I didn't feel any burning sensations.
And, because I'm injecting methotrexate, my body absorbed it more efficiently - making this my first dose where I didn't get sick or loopy or dizzy - even though, I'm taking 50% more medication.
In Dr. Goel's office, I noticed a flier on the door leading back to exam rooms about an arthritis support group that was meeting that evening, so I attended. It was reassuring to sit down with others who share a similar experience. What was discouraging was that no one else had lupus - and no one else was under 40. They all gave me a very curious eye when I walked in the door. I seem to be doing better than most of them despite having pretty aggressive inflammatory arthritis.
And, because I'm injecting methotrexate, my body absorbed it more efficiently - making this my first dose where I didn't get sick or loopy or dizzy - even though, I'm taking 50% more medication.
In Dr. Goel's office, I noticed a flier on the door leading back to exam rooms about an arthritis support group that was meeting that evening, so I attended. It was reassuring to sit down with others who share a similar experience. What was discouraging was that no one else had lupus - and no one else was under 40. They all gave me a very curious eye when I walked in the door. I seem to be doing better than most of them despite having pretty aggressive inflammatory arthritis.