Evenity Injection in thigh

Posted by aspirecreative @aspirecreative, Nov 18 10:53am

Hello, I have been getting Evenity injections now alternating one in arm, one in thigh. Each time, I get redness, swelling and heat for about a week. Last time, #7, I developed a red patch about 4X4 on my thigh that lasted about 10 days. My endo said to try stomach, but I read that the thigh absorbs more slowly, which I think is best for me, as I have RA and slower seems better for joint reactions. Have others had this reaction? And, what do you think about thigh vs stomach? Thank you.

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ngk1 | @ngk1 | Nov 19 10:21am

My first set of injections in my arms were OK, just very painful and then flu like symptoms 2 days later. The second set I had in my abdomen, and I had bruising the size of a quarter, a rash, heaviness, pain and itchiness for 3 weeks. My rheumatologist then recommended that I take zyrtec and tylenol 30" before the 3rd set. Got those in my arms and no problem except for the flu like symptoms 2 days later. With the 4th set, in my arms, I had a pretty bad reaction. I had a raised red patch (size of half a dollar) with a rash around those for 2 weeks. A lot of itchiness. Had my annual dermatology appointment and was prescribed clobetasol propionate cream which resolved the issue within 3 days. However, I was told that it was an injection site reaction but was warned that it could get worse and to watch out for the overall allergic reaction. I don't think I'll try thigh and I won't do abdomen again due to the pain and heaviness for 3 weeks. My rheumatologist indicated we will see what happens next time and I might have to change my treatment to a different medication.