Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks, I know I COULD if I HAD too, but only then, lol!!! I have such terrible anxiety I would probably hyperventilate or pass out before it could do it. I may not have any choice at some point, right? My daughter will be gone, eventually, my son is only going to be 5 in July so he'll be here a while, lol!!! He doesn't sit still for long with the ADHD so I don't know if I'd want him to give me any kind of shot, lol. I could trust hubby with the auto injector I think. At least it's not a loose needle. When he had to give me the insulin injections when I was prego with Zack it felt like he was playing darts with my arms. NO THANKS!!!! Thanks for boosting my confidence. Hugs, Peggy > > > > Peggy~I felt exactly the way you are speaking. I was certan-- > convinced myself I could NEVER EVER give myself a shot--AND every > day?--no way! Well, the day the nurse arrived back in Jan. 06, I > thought, ok, she'll give it to me--then who will give it to me all > the rest of the time lol!? She arrives we go over a lot of info, > paperwork to sign, etc. I share my fear and hesitation. She tells me > she has no intention on giving me the shot--she is going to watch ME > do it. So I go on to say, well, I know the various locations to > inject, but I know I could never do my right arm, as I am righty. So > what does she say>? Well, let's watch you do your right arm! I was > like $% & *#!! But , guess what? I did it. And every day since. Well, > my then 6 yr old son was fascinated with it, and insisted on doing it > for me more than a dozen times. Originally, they told me to ice the > area, but eventually, Shared Solutions called to say to put warmth > there first--I did find that easier and less painful. If I had some > pain afterwards, I'd put a bit of ice or cool washcloth. > > Good luck with the MRI. You'll be fine, really! blessings, kate > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I just got a letter from the new neuro I just saw last week. > > > They > > > have scheduled a brain MRI at the same place where I had my last > > > one > > > in October done. It's only about 15 minutes from here. It's for > > > this > > > Thursday at 9:45. > > > > > > I'm hoping that the radiologist is there so maybe he can give me > > > a > > > heads up on what he/she sees so I don't have to go all weekend > > > without knowing. I'm not the most patient person!! > > > > > > I will be pleasantly surprised if there are no new lesions. If > > > there > > > are I will be put on Copaxone. From what I understand that has > > > an > > > auto injector and is given daily? That would be hard to get used > > > to. > > > I will still have to have someone give me the shot. I would be > > > too > > > anxious and give myself a panic attack knowing once I push the > > > button > > > the needle was coming out, lol. How pitiful is that?? > > > > > > Not going to think like that though, going in with a positive > > > attitude. Finding that dr. was a good thing, like fate, so maybe > > > my > > > luck has changed for.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 LoL! Ya I dont think your lil one is quite ready.lol.Guess its you or your hubby.Unless you have other fam or a neighbor that would be willing to help out? Maybe after the first how ever many it will help and you will be able to just do it really quick.I dont do injections,since I dont have ms so they say.lol..but I use to do b-12 shots once a week.I had everyone do it till I realized it hurt less when I did it.lol.Had my 9 yr. Old try but I think it grossed her out so she messed up.lol.good luck! Let us know how it goes.Lots of luv, cassy [spazman222@...] wrote: Thanks, I know I COULD if I HAD too, but only then, lol!!! I have such terrible anxiety I would probably hyperventilate or pass out before it could do it. I may not have any choice at some point, right? My daughter will be gone, eventually, my son is only going to be 5 in July so he'll be here a while, lol!!! He doesn't sit still for long with the ADHD so I don't know if I'd want him to give me any kind of shot, lol. I could trust hubby with the auto injector I think. At least it's not a loose needle. When he had to give me the insulin injections when I was prego with Zack it felt like he was playing darts with my arms. NO THANKS!!!! Thanks for boosting my confidence. Hugs, Peggy > > > > Peggy~I felt exactly the way you are speaking. I was certan-- > convinced myself I could NEVER EVER give myself a shot--AND every > day?--no way! Well, the day the nurse arrived back in Jan. 06, I > thought, ok, she'll give it to me--then who will give it to me all > the rest of the time lol!? She arrives we go over a lot of info, > paperwork to sign, etc. I share my fear and hesitation. She tells me > she has no intention on giving me the shot--she is going to watch ME > do it. So I go on to say, well, I know the various locations to > inject, but I know I could never do my right arm, as I am righty. So > what does she say>? Well, let's watch you do your right arm! I was > like $% & *#!! But , guess what? I did it. And every day since. Well, > my then 6 yr old son was fascinated.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Whatever happened to the good ole tine tests where they just pricked your skin with that pronged thingy? Now they put a bubble under your skin. When Zack had to have his I thought I would die myself. Last time we were at the drs for his checkup my poor honey had to have 4 shots including the TB test. One of the other nurses had to come in and hold him. He would have gotten out of my arms way too easily. Boy was he pissed off!!! Hugs, Peggy > > > > Peggy~I felt exactly the way you are speaking. I was certan-- > convinced myself I could NEVER EVER give myself a shot--AND every > day?--no way! Well, the day the nurse arrived back in Jan. 06, I > thought, ok, she'll give it to me--then who will give it to me all > the rest of the time lol!? She arrives we go over a lot of info, > paperwork to sign, etc. I share my fear and hesitation. She tells me > she has no intention on giving me the shot--she is going to watch ME > do it. So I go on to say, well, I know the various locations to > inject, but I know I could never do my right arm, as I am righty. So > what does she say>? Well, let's watch you do your right arm! I was > like $% & *#!! But , guess what? I did it. And every day since. Well, > my then 6 yr old son was fascinated with it, and insisted on doing it > for me more than a dozen times. Originally, they told me to ice the > area, but eventually, Shared Solutions called to say to put warmth > there first--I did find that easier and less painful. If I had some > pain afterwards, I'd put a bit of ice or cool washcloth. > > Good luck with the MRI. You'll be fine, really! blessings, kate > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I just got a letter from the new neuro I just saw last.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Poor thing.I woulda been pissed too,4 shots and a TB shot! Thats too much.Poor thing.And I have had the tb shots and they burn and sting like heck! Lots of luv,cassy [spazman222@...] wrote: Whatever happened to the good ole tine tests where they just pricked your skin with that pronged thingy? Now they put a bubble under your skin. When Zack had to have his I thought I would die myself. Last time we were at the drs for his checkup my poor honey had to have 4 shots including the TB test. One of the other nurses had to come in and hold him. He would have gotten out of my arms way too easily. Boy was he pissed off!!! Hugs, Peggy > > > > Peggy~I felt exactly the way you are speaking. I was certan-- > convinced myself I could NEVER EVER give myself a shot--AND every > day?--no way! Well, the day the nurse arrived back in Jan. 06, I > thought, ok, she'll give it to me--then who will give it to me all > the rest of the time lol!?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 ---Peggy, it does get easier although it still stinks. I talk myself thru the avonex shot..lol..at least I know I am crazy.. I do the shot in my theigh switching legs every week so I dont have to do my arms..I hope it gets easier Kisses Lorri In MSersLife , " Peggy " wrote: > > Thanks, > > I know I COULD if I HAD too, but only then, lol!!! I have such > terrible anxiety I would probably hyperventilate or pass out before > it could do it. I may not have any choice at some point, right? My > daughter will be gone, eventually, my son is only going to be 5 in > July so he'll be here a while, lol!!! He doesn't sit still for long > with the ADHD so I don't know if I'd want him to give me any kind of > shot, lol. I could trust hubby with the auto injector I think. At > least it's not a loose needle. When he had to give me the insulin > injections when I was prego with Zack it felt like he was playing > darts with my arms. NO THANKS!!!! > > Thanks for boosting my confidence. > > Hugs, > Peggy > > > > > > > > > > > > Peggy~I felt exactly the way you are speaking. I was certan-- > > convinced myself I could NEVER EVER give myself a shot--AND every > > day?--no way! Well, the day the nurse arrived back in Jan. 06, I > > thought, ok, she'll give it to me--then who will give it to me all > > the rest of the time lol!? She arrives we go over a lot of info, > > paperwork to sign, etc. I share my fear and hesitation. She tells > me > > she has no intention on giving me the shot--she is going to watch > ME > > do it. So I go on to say, well, I know the various locations to > > inject, but I know I could never do my right arm, as I am righty. > So > > what does she say>? Well, let's watch you do your right arm! I was > > like $% & *#!! But , guess what? I did it. And every day since. Well, > > my then 6 yr old son was fascinated with it, and insisted on doing > it > > for me more than a dozen times. Originally, they told me to ice the > > area, but eventually, Shared Solutions called to say to put warmth > > there first--I did find that easier and less painful. If I had some > > pain afterwards, I'd put a bit of ice or cool washcloth. > > > Good luck with the MRI. You'll be fine, really! blessings, kate > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > I just got a letter from the new neuro I just saw last week. > > > > They > > > > have scheduled a brain MRI at the same place where I had my > last > > > > one > > > > in October done. It's only about 15 minutes from here. It's for > > > > this > > > > Thursday at 9:45. > > > > > > > > I'm hoping that the radiologist is there so maybe he can give > me > > > > a > > > > heads up on what he/she sees so I don't have to go all weekend > > > > without knowing. I'm not the most patient person!! > > > > > > > > I will be pleasantly surprised if there are no new lesions. If > > > > there > > > > are I will be put on Copaxone. From what I understand that has > > > > an > > > > auto injector and is given daily? That would be hard to get > used > > > > to. > > > > I will still have to have someone give me the shot. I would be > > > > too > > > > anxious and give myself a panic attack knowing once I push the > > > > button > > > > the needle was coming out, lol. How pitiful is that?? > > > > > > > > Not going to think like that though, going in with a positive > > > > attitude. Finding that dr. was a good thing, like fate, so > maybe > > > > my > > > > luck has changed for.... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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