Humira pen vs. Syringe

I give you permission to relax and tell your husband he has no idea what he is talking about. Seriously! Sounds like he is projecting his own fears to you (like that's what you need).

Yes, the first injection or two, you might have difficulty throwing that "dart," but it should be fine.

I have been self injecting since 2005 and never even bent a needle, let alone break one. Remember, they are metal, not broom straws! Plus, being a nurse, I have given thousands of injections and have never encountered a broken needle. I prefer the syringe to the pen so I can control the injection. That Humira stings, and I liked being able to slow or stop injecting until the stinging stopped. I think the pen injects too fast. I'm on Simponi now, so not an issue any more, but still use the syringe.

These needles are tiny and even if you somehow manage this feat, it would be no worse than a sliver. These are essentially the same needles as used by millions of diabetics every day.

Hope that helps.

Jan

I used both and prefer the pen. I know the syringe has a short needle but I found it difficult to get it at the right angle to inject.

I used the Pen for a few years...could do the syringe...

My daughter hates the pen, and I inject her with the syringe, so I can control the speed I give it.

My hubby and I prefer pens. I do inject myself with B12 shots with a syringe though.

I'm a nurse, too, and in 20 years have never "broken" a needle in a person. lol. Tell your hubby to calm down!

Thank you! The pen gave me so much anxiety. I think I'll stick with the syringe. Very nervous about this
Katie

It will be OK. Once you get past the "OMG-I'm-sticking-myself-with-a-needle" thing, you'll be fine. Just like throwing a dart. Hold it like a pencil and stick it straight in. Ice the site, and let the alcohol completely dry before injecting to help reduce the sting.

And, don't let your husband watch.

Jan

Those needles are strong. Many years ago, I was injecting my horse in the rear end. She threw a tantrum when the needle was in and kept flexing the muscle, threatening to kick me. With every flex, the needle and syringe stood straight out. When her muscles relaxed, the syringe went flaccid ( for lack of a better word.) I eventually gave her the shot and am still amazed the needle never broke off. My point is, I wouldn't worry about the needle breaking.