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Rushville, IN

Since my second injection I have developed a red area that appears puffy on my abdomen at injection site. Has anyone else experienced this?

September 29, 2017
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A myRAteam Member

Puffy redness is a muscle reaction to the injection that should not last more than a day. Injecting in the stomach is usually more successful than the thigh . However, I prefer the thigh.

October 14, 2017
A myRAteam Member

Yeah I get swelling at the injection site every time to varying extents. Never a concern though

September 30, 2017
A myRAteam Member

I am having the same issue first time just a little red 5 weeks later it about 5 inches across bright red and swollen call RA Dr on Monday.

January 13, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Ice packs help. Once you get more practice & less nervous doing the injection, the less problem you will have. I do mine in my thigh area, it seems less touchy than the stomach. I give myself a treat afterwards, usually something chocolate.

October 5, 2017
A myRAteam Member

Apply ice pack, after injection, 15 minutes. Reduces and/or eliminates reaction.

October 1, 2017

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