My boyfriend is scared of injections and refuse to get on humira for that reason. Should I try to reassure him about it or let it go ?

Hi friends, I (31F) once asked here about the ways I can help my bf (36M) with his spondy, today I'm still on the same quest but with a very specific question.

I knew him before his diagnosis and we've been living through his spondy together for 9 years, I always try to do my best to make his life as easy as possible. That includes reading a lot of this sub, and I can see you guys had (mostly) wonderful experiences with humira.

But he's scared of injections, and even though his doctor made him go through all the test to see if he can take it, it's been 2 years he doesn't want to take the last step. Should I try to reassure him, convince him? Should I share your experiences and teaching with ? Should I just let it go ?

Keep in mind I don't want to force anything onto him, I just want to help but I can't understand what it is to be in his situation as much as you guys can.

Thank you in advance for the answers and thank you for all that I learn from you along the years.

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Edit : I'm taking my sweet time to answer all of you, but I will get there. I really want to thank you all personally for taking the time to answer my post as I'm really grateful for all the answers. Here's what I gathered from you so far :

• pain medication is just a way for him to have a decent life without too much pain, but doesn't stop the effects of AS on his body, which is why it's very important that he takes biologics.

• the pen doesn't hurt, it's basically just a pinch.

• biologics take a few months to actually have an effect, we will have to be patient.

I will archive this post after answering all of your messages, so other people that need help and advices can get your attention ! Once again I appreciate the support this benevolent community gives and I'm very grateful for your time. I will share everything you said with bf so he can make his decision knowingly!