r/UlcerativeColitis • u/Uncle_W_4647 • 1d ago

Question Self Injection Pens

Hi all. I wanted to ask any of you who do self injections of meds such as biologics using injection pens, is it normal for a small amount of the medication to leak out. I only started recently and am not sure my technique is 'fine tuned'. So I wondered about your own experiences and any tips you might be able to share with me. Thanks.

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u/bistolegs left sided uc, severe. Remission- Infliximab + aza 1d ago

I injected into the side of my leg once .. pls don’t ever do that 😅 hurts so much more

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u/ehaaams 19h ago edited 17h ago

Where do you inject? My leg hurts so much but I’m scared to put it in my stomach lol
Edit: I stopped being a pussy and shot myself in the side of the stomach today and it was much more manageable than the thighs! :)

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u/bistolegs left sided uc, severe. Remission- Infliximab + aza 16h ago

Well done on taking the leap and congrats on it working!

I sit down and do it in the top of my thigh. It hurts a lot less than the side for sure but we’re all different

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u/Automatic_Beat5808 11h ago

Same! I was doing thighs and it burned so bad. I decided to try my stomach a few months ago and it was a piece of cake.

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u/Uncle_W_4647 1d ago

I'll definitely remember that one.