# I was brave!

**URL:** <https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [February 6, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448 "2013-02-06T20:21:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 8\
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**Author:** ![Marietta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/marietta/32/761_2.png) [@Marietta](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Marietta)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/1 "2013-02-06T20:21:14Z")

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Thanks to everyone posting about injecting into their stomaches, I got brave today and injected my Enbrel there today. I thought it would hurt more, but it hurt less! I have been injecting all my meds into my upper right thigh for YEARS. So much better!

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**Author:** ![michael\_in\_vermont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/michael_in_vermont/32/640_2.png) [@michael\_in\_vermont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/michael_in_vermont)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/2 "2013-02-06T20:33:15Z")

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Good for you Marietta! For trying something new! Sometimes with this illness I think we get so tired of experimenting with new drugs and having new surprises for the illness that we stick stubbornly to other things to gain a sense of sameness. And you stepped right up and tried something new that improved your life. good for you. \<3,\<3,\<3!

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**Author:** ![Marietta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/marietta/32/761_2.png) [@Marietta](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Marietta)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/3 "2013-02-06T20:52:23Z")

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Thanks! I think you're right...I get so fed up with trying new meds, I didn't ALSO want to find new ways of taking the meds. I'm so proud of myself :)

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**Author:** ![Sherry1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sherry1/32/1022_2.png) [@Sherry1](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Sherry1)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/4 "2013-02-06T20:52:46Z")

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I expect to start on either Enbrel or Humira soon because my doctor has already said he doesn't think the MTRX will work. When I do, I'll be sure to remember this good advice! Thanks for sharing!! :-)

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**Author:** ![michael\_in\_vermont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/michael_in_vermont/32/640_2.png) [@michael\_in\_vermont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/michael_in_vermont)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/5 "2013-02-06T21:55:59Z")

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You should be proud of yourself Marietta! Instead of this stupid disease always surprising us you pulled one over on it! Gloat your a\*\*\* off!

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**Author:** ![GrumpyCat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/grumpycat/32/969_2.png) [@GrumpyCat](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/GrumpyCat)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/6 "2013-02-06T23:56:04Z")

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Woohoo! I poked around until I found a good spot., and was glad I found the guts to do it…well…in my gut. So much less tender there, and pretty easy to reach. I rarely hit a tender spot. Good for you!

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**Author:** ![xxPsAxx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/xxpsaxx/32/656_2.png) [@xxPsAxx](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/xxPsAxx)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 10:33pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/7 "2013-02-07T22:33:17Z")

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yay! congrats! I am trying my stomach for the first time tomorrow so hope I can be brave too!

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_psa_community/original/2X/e/e30900c8db9e7859445c45df1a93b72099e1b777.png) [@system](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/i-was-brave/1448/8 "2013-02-07T23:08:05Z")

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Brava, diva! You are an inspiration.