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valenaann68 Posts: 1011
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I really hope this surgery will help you, Suebaby. I think we all feel like giving up at some point or other. Whenever I get like that, Scott cheers me up, even if he doesn't know I'm aggravated. We're never alone when we are here in the forum. I think that's why I like it so much here.  "Give me room to run, one more road I'm on, give me room to run away, I feel like I'm ready to roll" - "Ready to Roll", Jet Black Stare
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hatbox121 Posts: 10493
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How was the injection? Are you going to be ok doing it yourself? Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
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valenaann68 Posts: 1011
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The nurse showed me with the demonstrator pen and had me play with it a few times. Then she got an actual medicine loaded pen and helped me stick myself. The Humira burned going in but it wasn't that bad. When Scott got home later that day he asked me about it. I got my demonstrator pen out and showed him how it worked. He said he's willing to help me stick myself if I get to where I can't. I only anticipate that happening if my hands deteriorate to the point where it's too painful for me to hold it and push the top button. My hands are still swelling and sore and the bumps still hurt. In fact, I've found a few more on other fingers. I told the rheumy that the RA is attacking the hell out of my hands. My hips feel some better but them and my back started hurting last night after standing around at his sister's. Anyhoo, yeah, I think I can do it. I asked the nurse if the pharmacy was going to send me pens or syringes. She told me it was my choice and I told her I wanted to stick with the pens. They are easier to hold and they don't look as scary as the syringes do. Have you had to stick yourself? If not, do you think you could do it if you had to? "Give me room to run, one more road I'm on, give me room to run away, I feel like I'm ready to roll" - "Ready to Roll", Jet Black Stare |
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hatbox121 Posts: 10493
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I have not had to but have looked into the meds for MS just in case. All of them are stick meds. I'm sure I could do it. I'm not afraid of needles. Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
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suebaby41 Posts: 2445
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It is a good thing you are not afraid of needles if a lot of the meds for MS are injections. I give my cat insulin twice a day now. I gave myself insulin one time when I was on medication that made my sugar go up. The pens are not bad.  Post edited by: suebaby41, at: 10/11/2009 03:32 PM You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.
-- Michael Pritchard
Note: I am not a doctor or nurse. I was a counselor for 30 years. Information given is my own advice or I have listed the source for my information. |
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