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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 2 7:39am | Replies (12)
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Do you have the ACTpen autoinjector?
https://www.actemrahcp.com/content/dam/gene/actemrahcp/ra/pdfs/ACT1209140083(6)a_How_to_Use_Your_ACTPen_Patient_Brochure.pdf
or here is a video


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You can't really go wrong except maybe pushing the button too soon or without holding the needle part of the pen close to the skin long enough for the medication to be injected. Does it have a button to push?

I have only done the other type of injection where I needed to push the plunger myself. It was called a pre-filled syringe.

I used to give shots to people all the time. I'm skittish giving shots to myself. It doesn't have to be a nurse giving it. Is there any chance someone else can do it for you? A friend or almost anyone might be willing to do it for you.

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frenchfrank51 | @frenchfrank51 | Mar 31 2:21pm

Many thanks for your reply.

Yes, I think it's an autoinjector pen. I've not looked yet as I've not felt well enough to even go to the fridge and check it out.

I've been lucky this afternoon and picked up a canceled appointment with a local doctor online for tomorrow afternoon. I'm supposed to go anyway for a tetanus jab which was prescribed by my rhumatologist because of my low autoimmunity levels (it doesn't end does it?). So I'll ask the doctor to do it or show me how. I just hope it doesn't make me feel any worse. But thanks again for your advice. Much appreciated.

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