Was on bi weekly
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Changing from biweekly to weekly injections is a common dosing adjustment with biologics. Higher doses may be given weekly at the beginning of treatment and then potentially tapered off to less frequent doses. It's normal for your body to need time to adjust to the new schedule.
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When I start taking the injections of methotrexate every Wednesday it did take my body a bit of time getting accustom to the medication. I actually setup the calendar on Google for the specific day to show early so I had the morning reminder letting me know when I checked morning email.
Since I have an iPhone, I also use the Reminder app and have the same schedule set onto it since I am using the smart phone more than the laptop. I just discovered I can use the Journal app on the iPhone every week when taking the injection to make note of date, time, and where on body the injection was made.
By making this type of journal weekly you will always know where the injections were done then never inject into the same location on the following week as this will help you avoid that type of injury.
I been taking methotrexate 2023 so it's been a constant learning that has been going on. Luckily all has been going well but I still have those days when I get stiff just not as often. I look forward to chatting more with you!
I used to get a biologic infusion every 6 months. Way better, so much so, it put me into remission which is what Rituximab is known for. In remission since April 2024. My RA is supposed to return and I’m waiting for signs to appear at some point. The main idea is with any if the drugs is to find the right one for you and eventually attain remission. :)
Thanks Sue,
Great info. Was feeling like I was the only one. Hugs
I'm so happy you found the right med.