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Humira

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Laguna Niguel, CA

Next week, I have my first Humira injection at my rheumy's office. My appointment is a lunch time. Will I be able to go back to work or should I schedule the afternoon off?

Wish me luck with Humira!!

Debbie

July 21, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with Humira injections in response to someone asking whether they could return to work after their first... Read more

Members shared their experiences with Humira injections in response to someone asking whether they could return to work after their first dose, with the consensus being that most people feel fine enough to work the same day, though a few reported feeling tired or drained the next day or over the weekend. Several members offered practical advice, including using the prefilled syringe instead of the pen to reduce pain, watching for potential side effects over time, and pacing activities in the days following the injection. A recurring theme was optimism and encouragement, with many members describing Humira as life-changing despite minor injection site soreness or bruising, though a few noted it eventually stopped working for them or caused side effects like psoriasis.

A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member I did my own injections at home and never had an issue other than the injection site was sore.

July 22, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Hi everyone, I'm not here on Sundays. Taking a day off of media. Have a positive Sunday

December 24, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I find i am tired the next day, but am fine the day of my shot. i have had a lot of success with humira!

December 22, 2023
A myRAteam Member

You take the first one at the doctor's office to make sure you don't have a reaction to it. If you are not allergic, you should be able to go back to work. I did the first one at the office. I now do my own shots at home with no problem.

July 29, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Humira has been a God send for me. I've had zero side effects. Although I'm not a fan of giving myself the injections, it's worth it!!

July 24, 2016

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