Methotrexate Self Injection Demonstration

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6 June 2010 17 Comments

I have psoriatic arthritis, and have recently begun subcutaneous injections of Methotrexate to help get this disease under control. The prospect of injecting myself with a needle was pretty daunting at first, but given that injection methotrexate is better absorbed and generally has less side effects than oral methotrexate, I figured injection was the best route. I’m posting this video to show that self-injection is actually a pretty simple and straightforward task. It’s not at all painful, and once you get past sticking yourself with the needle, it’s a piece of cake. Note: This is not intended to be a “how-to” for self-injection. It’s just to give you the idea of what is involved so you can make a better decision if self-injection is for you.

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jadenethercote said:

i take this injection for my crohn’s disease i’ve been on it about 3years now. from jade

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

semaokeeffe said:

Hi there,
thank you for sharing, end of your video, you said you have child,, wanted to know that, did you have your child while you were using methotrexate … or did you stop using it etc. could pls give some information. thank you in advance.. Sema

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

tylahmun said:

@vickichicky92
It never got any easier to do the self-injections. But it was a necessary evil I guess.
Unfortunately the Methotrexate caused me to be asleep almost continually. I’m using Simponi now, which is a biologic drug like Enbrel. So far the Simponi has been working wonders! We’re lucky there are so many great treatment options out there for these horrible diseases!

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

vickichicky92 said:

That was so brave. I have juvenile arthritis, and when I started doing methotrexate injections (I use insulin syringes though, you don’t have to fuss with the needle), I was terrified, and certainly did not do it as bravely as you. It took me nearly ten minutes to get the syringe into my leg, and probably another fifteen to depress the plunger. I wish I had seen your video before my first shot.

Hope it is helping you!

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

vickichicky92 said:

That was so brave. I have juvenile arthritis, and when I started doing methotrexate injections (I use insulin syringes though, you don’t have to fuss with the needle), I was terrified, and certainly did not do it as bravely as you. It took me nearly ten minutes to get the syringe into my leg, and probably another fifteen to depress the plunger. I wish I had seen your video before my first shot.

Hope it is helping you!

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

vickichicky92 said:

That was so brave, and what a good idea. I have juvenile arthritis, and I was terrified when I started my injections of methotraxate (I use insulin syringes, it’s way easier because the needle is attatched), and again scared when I started enbrel injections. I only wish I had seen your video then!

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

tiana123123321 said:

try to change the syringe after injecting it thrue the vial… that’s what u have to do.. one neddele for the vail and one for injecting ….

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

resilient1 said:

Thank you for this video I have to do my first injection and this video was very helpful.

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

EinaudiRulez said:

Yea once u get used 2 it its not so bad I hardly feel pain with any needle now. Oh i forgot 2 mention 2 things 1 watching u give yourself tht injection wuz ausome i dont think i could do tht &… oh yea my docotor has decided 2 stop my methotrexate i had a few side effects from it. nothing 2 serious but its better 2 b safe than sorry incase it got worse. So now i’m on a new weekly injection called enbrel. its not as effective as the methotrexate but it has fewer side effects=)

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

ladydarcy4u said:

thanks so much for answer i got my first injection 2day but i did it on my leg ill try on my tummy next and see …hope ur doing okay again thanks.

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

tylahmun said:

You can definitely inject it in the tummy, as long as it’s not by the belly button.
I’ve tried injecting there once and found that for me it resulted in some tingling and pain around in the injection site for about 45 minutes after the injection. I get almost no injection reaction in the thighs. I think it’s something you’d have to try and see though.

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

tylahmun said:

I tend to not tap my thigh any more now that I’m used to it. Good point; I can’t imagine how painful breaking off the needle would be!

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

tylahmun said:

Thanks! I’m hoping it’ll work wonders for me!

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

ladydarcy4u said:

can you put it on your tummy 2?thanks:)

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

EinaudiRulez said:

i wuz diagnosed with PsA when i wuz bout 12yr old though i’ve had pain & stiffness in most of my joints 4 all my life i take a weekly injection of methotrexate as well i’ve been through 2 many meds 2 count & this is the ONLY 1 thts taken care of all my pain my mom gives mine in my upper arm k just gotta say tht u may not wanna tap yur thigh with the needle in it cuz if tht needle moves or breaks its gonna hurt ALOT idk this 4 sure though but my mom used 2 b an RN & ive heard stories from her

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

OctavianDeNoire said:

Hi, I have been on Methotrexate for just over a year now (12.5mg’s tablet form). Like you I have Psoriatic Arthritis and psoriasis. Although there are lots of side effects, the fact that I am able to walk now is a major plus !!!

Hope it helps you mate… update us as to how you are getting on with it.

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# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

ribeye38 said:

Thats awsome dude! I also have PsA and take MTX pill form. 20 mg’s a week. Works wonders for me.

# 6 June 2010 at 2:44 pm

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