In response to Thomas' comment

Hi Tom-

I use the pen. There is no way you could convince me to use the syringe. People say it's less painful only b/c you can inject the medicine more slowly. I'm not gonna try it. (Fortunately, my hubby injects it for me, anyway.) Plus, with the pen, you can't mess up. You push the red button and it does all the work.

My loading doses hurt like crap b/c the medicine was cold. It felt like fire, as you probably read. The trick is to numb the injection site with a cold pack for at least 10 minutes (I usually go like 20). Make sure you get the shot out of the fridge 30 minutes before you plan to give the shot so that it's not cold. It's very tolerable- not a big deal at all. The medicine goes in for 10 seconds while you hold the pen, then you're done. You can't see or feel the needle. I haven't had any post-injection pain or site irritation. I bruised once.

Humira is working like magic for my disease. I had a reaction to the Remicade after a year, even though it was also working magically for the Crohn's. Humira is MUCH easier, much more convenient and much less painful (no IV!!)

You've got to have good Rx insurance- Humira is an expensive little booger without it.

Good luck at the doctor!
Best regards,
Sara