I am interested to know if anyone found the injection painful? My first was in the thigh and I am wondering if next time to try the arm or stomach area? Or am I just being a big baby?! 🫣
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I self inject Dupilumab once a fortnight and yes… I think it does sting quite a bit!
However, I find that it hurts less in my arms than thigh/stomach. This is a problem though as you can’t self inject into your arms. You need someone else to do that for you - no good for me as hubby is not needle friendly!😜
This is just my opinion though as I know that some people much prefer the stomach area.
Anyhow - sorry not much help really but I am sympathetic to the cause! Let me know if you discover a pain free alternative.
It is a little bit ouchy/stingy but worth it to breath. I do it in my stomach. I imagine if you do it in an area where you have a bit of extra fat to grab onto might help. Luckily I have several fatty ateas to hold onto! 🤣
Thanks for your comments Evie3. I admire you for self administering. My big worry (that's if I do it myself) is that as soon as I felt the pain I would remove the needle and all the fluid would run out🫣!!
I had mine in the arm and felt like it was a burning sensation, I did not like it! But I didn't have any reaction afterward on the site, not even red. Hoping I'll get used to it.
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