kym, I didn't have any signs of infection in the 3 previous sites till the 4th week when I was doing the 4th one. All 3 just appeared during the 4th week. The last time I cried and begged my rheumy to try again he kind of shouted, "I will kill you if we try again." Then when I began seeing the rheumy I have now he also said the same thing. BTW I switched rheumys because I thought my current one would give me Enbrel. Didn't happen. I liked both of the rheumys I had/have. I have been very blessed in that regard. I guess even if I am willing to take the chance of dying they are not willing to play a hand it it. Nor should they feel any responsibility for doing something they feel strongly against no matter how much I or anyone begs. My wonderful rheumy keeps me as comfortable as can be. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to be a doctor and feel soooo helpless. To have all that knowledge and can't do a damn thing. Actually, I don't have to imagine. My rheumy cried with me and opened up telling me many things that he also told me went against his training in how to respond to patients. Friends, we are RA Warriors and WE WILL overcome. Hugs When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck
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