#self injected medication

[sadcabbage]

Shot #6 of Benlysta down. Idk why i was so scared to do it in my belly, it was so much less painful (probably because i'm chubby). Bled a little more though.

Also we're seeing results because I had blood work done and my results were stable for the first time in years. So yay!

[sadcabbage]

Shot 4 of Benlysta done. My left thigh seems to just not work well for the injection, but Im still scared to do it in my tummy. Even though i have plenty of squish for it. I bled for the first time as well. Maybe i should get some fun bandaids to have on hand.

[sadcabbage]

I forgot to update, if anyone cares, 3rd Benlysta shot went well. I did it in my thigh again (you have to wait 2 weeks between injection sites) because doing it in my tummy scared me. I let it sit out for almost an hour this time (its stored in the fridge) and it hurt so much less. I also ask my pharmacists/coworkers for advice and they've helped alot. Very low side effects this time around. Just a lot of fatigue and aching because ohio weather keeps changing. Shot 4 will be this Monday and then I'm on vacation starting Wednesday after 5pm until the following Thursday for my fiance's birthday. No shot that week (my dr is aware and they said it was ok as long as i continue as normal). Ok baiii :)

[sadcabbage]

Did my 2nd Benlysta injection yesterday. Hurt so much more. Big owie compared to the 1st. Burned the entire 15 seconds. Left a giant welt on my thigh.

After week one side effects sucked. My stomach was upset, i felt feverish, nauseous, and so tired. But it subsided after 2 days.

Week 3 I start the injection in my stomach and I am terrified.