Re: I dont like the Redi Pen

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Geri, The directions come in each enclosed redipen box..when you're done mixing it together you make sure they're aren't any bubbles...then you set the dose, put the needle in and then push. You leave it in for 5 seconds, it should all be dispensed by then. That happened to my husband his 3rd shot, it went across the kitchen table, so we had to use another pen and start all over again, it's guranteed you didn't get the correct amount. Make sure you phone your doctor, they'll probably tell you to wait until your next shot is due. us4heavenbound@... wrote: Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri

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Geri ~ I'll be on shot number six tomorrow, and I'm still not used to

the Redi Pen. Almost every time, the needle all of a sudden comes out

of the skin and I have to restick myself. LOL

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> Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get

the dang

> dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn.

I finally

> got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took

it out and

> it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it back in..I knwo but I

didnt want

> to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and

how long

> do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to

use

> them..LOL..geri

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I used the redi-pens, hmmm maybe you had a defective one. Love Janetus4heavenbound@... wrote: Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it

back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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geri wrote;Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri------------------------------------------I used it for 48 weeks. Had a few misfires, but they involved difficulty turning the dose knob. To clarify the "5 second rule", you're supposed to leave it in 5 seconds AFTER you've plunged it all the way down. Make sure you're keeping the needle in "to the hilt" for the full time. Also, make sure you've screwed in the needle before you withdraw the

knob and turn it.It helps to have someone (or the instructions) there for the first few weeks, since your mind might not be working perfectly. Lots of stress ect.Good luck,Don Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.

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I never used the redipen , I had vials to draw the meds from then I had to inject myself .

I dont like the Redi Pen

Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri

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IM so glad we didnt have those redipens when I was on tx,,, they would make me nervous,, and after being a paramedic for 15 years,, not a lot can make me nervous,, lolus4heavenbound@... wrote: Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly

stuck it back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri Jackie

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In a message dated 10/12/2006 6:50:46 PM Central Daylight Time, linda68082@... writes:

Geri ~ I'll be on shot number six tomorrow, and I'm still not used to the Redi Pen. Almost every time, the needle all of a sudden comes out of the skin and I have to restick myself. LOL

Oh great...I have this terrible headache that started yesterday too..do you have that...geri

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In a message dated 10/12/2006 6:57:00 PM Central Daylight Time, doc_jade@... writes:

I used the redi-pens, hmmm maybe you had a defective one.

Love

Janet

was it easy to pull out the dosing button? I could pull it out but couldnt turn it very well..how do you know how long to leave it in..geri

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In a message dated 10/13/2006 8:47:18 AM Central Daylight Time, mom4possums2002@... writes:

Has anyone contacted the manufacturer over this? Squirting meds, can't turn and misfires do not seem like a good thing. I have not started treatment, but do have the "redipen" number..

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Blessings,

Sheena

Thanks I will call them...I was supposed to go back into the doctors office to have them sho me how to use it...but they are 30+ miles away from me..I am not stupid so I watched the dvd and read the pamphlet so I thought I could do it..geri

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In a message dated 10/13/2006 11:13:32 AM Central Daylight Time, doc_jade@... writes:

pegasys, I just clicked and shot. But dang that was back in Jan.

all you do with that one is put on the needle..and stick it bascilly..easy..this is hard ..maybe next week will be better..geri

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In a message dated 10/13/2006 1:38:49 AM Central Daylight Time, eust2be@... writes:

I used it for 48 weeks. Had a few misfires, but they involved difficulty turning the dose knob. To clarify the "5 second rule", you're supposed to leave it in 5 seconds AFTER you've plunged it all the way down. Make sure you're keeping the needle in "to the hilt" for the full time. Also, make sure you've screwed in the needle before you withdraw the knob and turn it.It helps to have someone (or the instructions) there for the first few weeks, since your mind might not be working perfectly. Lots of stress ect.Good luck,

thanks..geri

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In a message dated 10/13/2006 11:54:26 AM Central Daylight Time, doc_jade@... writes:

Yeah it was.

I think you got a defective one.

And I left it in till all the medicine was delivered.

Love

Janet

how could you tell??? geri

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In a message dated 10/13/2006 11:57:52 AM Central Daylight Time, mom4possums2002@... writes:

I think it sucks major swamp water going it alone, but seems many have no choice, my prayers are sure with all.. Geri, hang in, you'll get it..

Blessings,

Sheena

thanks..it is ok..I am doing ok..finacially it is tough at times..but we manage..geri

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Has anyone contacted the manufacturer over this? Squirting meds, can't turn and misfires do not seem like a good thing. I have not started treatment, but do have the "redipen" number.. When you enroll in Be In Charge®, you'll get confidential telephone access to a nurse counselor by calling toll free 1-888-437-2608 Blessings, Sheena : I never used the redipen , I had

vials to draw the meds from then I had to inject myself . I dont like the Redi Pen Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out

then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri

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Most folks can take the medication back to the pharmacy to where they got it, explain what happened and they will replace it free of charge, or contact the drug company through their toll free number and they will sent you a new one. Love JanetSheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Has anyone contacted the manufacturer over this? Squirting meds, can't turn and misfires do not seem like a good thing. I have not started

treatment, but do have the "redipen" number.. When you enroll in Be In Charge®, you'll get confidential telephone access to a nurse counselor by calling toll free 1-888-437-2608 Blessings, Sheena : I never used the redipen , I had vials to draw the meds from then I had to inject myself . I dont like the Redi Pen Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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I use a redi-pen with my insulin, at first it was a little tricky. I was like what the heck. But I sat down reread the directions and it was a go. Actually my insulin and my Byetta come in a redi-pen form. So much better than all that mixing, drawing up the dosage, expelling the air bubble. Just screw the needle on and put the top on the amount of insulin units needed and you are good to go. Now on the Byetta it is a little different as you have to twist the cap to the arrows stop, and then pull out and then twist till it says 5 mcg or 10 mcg what ever the script is. I hope this helps Geri as like I said at first it was confusing but had it down in no time. If my weary mind remembers when I was on the pegasys, I just clicked and shot. But dang that was back in Jan. Love JanetJackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: IM so glad we didnt have those redipens when I was on tx,,, they would make me nervous,, and after being a paramedic for 15 years,, not a lot can make me nervous,, lolus4heavenboundaol wrote: Wow that was strange...I followed the directions, and

couldnt get the dang dosing thing to turn correctly. It would pull out then not turn. I finally got it and stuck it in and pushed down and counted the 5 secs took it out and it was shooting all over..I quickly stuck it back in..I knwo but I didnt want to waste it...Does anyone use these?? How do you turn the thing and how long do you leave it in for...gee I dont know if I am strong enough to use them..LOL..geri Jackie Take the ordinary

things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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Yeah it was. I think you got a defective one. And I left it in till all the medicine was delivered. Love Janetus4heavenbound@... wrote: In a message dated 10/12/2006 6:57:00 PM Central Daylight Time, doc_jade writes: I used the redi-pens, hmmm maybe you had a defective one. Love Janet was it easy to pull out the dosing button? I could pull it out but couldnt turn it very well..how do you know how long to leave it in..geri Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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Nope not stupid at all Geri, just defective pen. call that number. Love you, Janetus4heavenbound@... wrote: In a message dated 10/13/2006 8:47:18 AM Central Daylight Time, mom4possums2002 writes: Has anyone contacted the manufacturer over this? Squirting meds, can't turn and misfires do not seem like a good thing. I have not started treatment, but do have the "redipen" number.. When you enroll in Be In Charge®, you'll get confidential telephone access to a nurse counselor by calling toll free 1-888-437-2608 Blessings, Sheena Thanks I will call them...I was supposed to go back into the doctors office to have them sho me how to use it...but they are 30+ miles away from me..I am not stupid so I watched the dvd and read the pamphlet so I thought I could do it..geri Take the ordinary things

of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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I think it sucks major swamp water going it alone, but seems many have no choice, my prayers are sure with all.. Geri, hang in, you'll get it.. Blessings, Sheena us4heavenbound@... wrote: In a message dated 10/13/2006 8:47:18 AM Central Daylight Time, mom4possums2002 writes: Has anyone contacted the manufacturer over this? Squirting meds, can't turn and misfires do not seem like a good thing. I have not started treatment, but do have the "redipen" number.. When you enroll in Be In Charge®, you'll get confidential telephone access to a nurse counselor by calling toll free 1-888-437-2608 Blessings, Sheena Thanks I will call them...I was supposed to go back into the doctors office to have them sho me how to use it...but they are 30+ miles away from me..I am not stupid so I watched the dvd and read the pamphlet so I thought I could do it..geri

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In a message dated 10/13/2006 4:53:35 PM Central Daylight Time, doc_jade@... writes:

Sucks swamp water is my saying!!! Could we be cousins??

Love

Janet

I have never heard that but it sounds terrible...lol geri

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Sucks swamp water is my saying!!! Could we be cousins?? Love Janetus4heavenbound@... wrote: In a message dated 10/13/2006 11:57:52 AM Central Daylight Time, mom4possums2002 writes: I think it sucks major swamp

water going it alone, but seems many have no choice, my prayers are sure with all.. Geri, hang in, you'll get it.. Blessings, Sheena thanks..it is ok..I am doing ok..finacially it is tough at times..but we manage..geri Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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I think it is a southern saying, but then again I could be wrong. I have been saying it since dirt was invented. Love Janetus4heavenbound@... wrote: In a message dated 10/13/2006 4:53:35 PM Central Daylight Time, doc_jade writes: Sucks swamp water is my saying!!! Could we be cousins?? Love Janet I have never heard that but it sounds terrible...lol geri Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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In a message dated 10/13/2006 8:46:45 PM Central Daylight Time, doc_jade@... writes:

think it is a southern saying, but then again I could be wrong. I have been saying it since dirt was invented.

Love

Janet

I would think so since we didnt have many swamps in San Francisco..lol geri

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It's small world, have seen mighty strange things through the years.. I am in California, but was born in Ohio.. Blessings, Sheena Janet <doc_jade@...> wrote: Sucks swamp water is my saying!!! Could we be cousins?? Love Janetus4heavenboundaol wrote: In a message dated 10/13/2006 11:57:52 AM Central Daylight Time, mom4possums2002 writes: I think it sucks major swamp water going it alone, but seems many have no choice, my prayers are sure with all.. Geri, hang in, you'll get it.. Blessings, Sheena thanks..it is ok..I am doing ok..finacially it is tough at times..but we manage..geri Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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