Dear All,

I have started Embrel Injections and on Tuesday I did my 6th injection.

I have development a very big lump which is very red and very swollen where I did the injection, It looks as though the fluid has has gathered causing the swelling.

It has gone down a bit from yesterday and the redness and swelling has spread across my leg.

Has anybody else had this from the Enbrel Injection.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Many Thanks
Michelle x

Hi Michelle

As Diane has already said please do report this reaction to rheumatology so at least they are aware of it. I stopped injecting into my leg very quickly because of the pain and similar reactions and always thereafter pinched a bit of tummy and injected slowly to allow the Enbrel to dissipate. Sometimes if you inject too quickly the fluid can get trapped and may be the cause of a reaction.

Try bathing the area with warm water and a cloth; it may help the swelling to settle. Hope things improve soon,

Lyn x

I would think about having some anti histamine
But it could be infection

I red lumps down my sides and site reactions. They itched and drove me mad
Saw dermatology
They gave me creams
Also piriton

Itmeant I could carry on with the enbrel

Jenni xx

Hi All,

Thanks for your updates, I spoke with the Rhuemmy Nurse who advised me to use the other leg, which I did and this has done the same as last week.

I have a blood test booked on tuesday with my doctors so im going to ask the nurse to show me how to try this in my tummy.

I then have my next hospital visit in 2 weeks time, so hopefully will get sorted, if doesnt work in my tummy maybe will need to try something else.

will keep you posted

Michelle xxx