Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Of the two needles, I find the Byetta needle is much smaller than the insulin needle. Stringly, the Byetta needle stings sometimes but the insulin needle does not. No idea what to do about your phobia. I can't watch other people getting injections, but I have no trouble injecting myself. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Diabetes_And_Byetta/ > > Hi, > > Is there anyone here that has a phobia with needles? I was taking > Lantus for about 8 months. I went into a depression, which I hear is > not unusual with diabetics. I could not continue injecting myself with > the needle. I was wondering if anyone had or has this problem and what > are possible things to get me past it. I have started a new doctor > this past week and he had given me byetta. I had my husband give it to > me in the arm, because I could not do it. I am now giving myself the > byetta, but it is an extremely tiny needle. Any suggestions would be > appreciated as I know I will have to take insulin at some point. > > Dale > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 , Maybe because the byetta is cold it stings. The lantus use to sting me, even though I would warm it up before injection. Thanks for they byetta group link. I just joined. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 No, it is the needle, not the temp. I also am taking Lantus and inject both when they are cold. I actually kind of like the feeling of the cold liquid as it goes in. > > , > > Maybe because the byetta is cold it stings. The lantus use to sting > me, even though I would warm it up before injection. > > Thanks for they byetta group link. I just joined. > > Dale > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Dale, I take a nightly injection for something else. It was scary and upsetting at first but then it became ok. The following questions are really for you, not me: How long have you tried injecting yourself? Where do you do it on your body? This sounds silly, but it is important. Some places actually make you feel more vulnerable than others and hurt more than others. What kind of needle where you using? I find the BD Ultra fine needles are so thin I don't feel them. I used to use my inner thigh thinking my stomach would hurt and was I surprised to find it didn't hurt 1/2 as bad as the little stick in my thigh! Perhaps you can figure out what upsets you about it and take it tiny step by tiny step and realize it isn't that bad. Unless of course, you are one of the people who faint at the sight of a needle which obviously your aren't. If I can be of any " needle " help, let me know. This I am good at even if diabetes is new for me. JUDITH === needle question > Hi, > > Is there anyone here that has a phobia with needles? I was taking > Lantus for about 8 months. I went into a depression, which I hear is > not unusual with diabetics. I could not continue injecting myself with > the needle. I was wondering if anyone had or has this problem and what > are possible things to get me past it. I have started a new doctor > this past week and he had given me byetta. I had my husband give it to > me in the arm, because I could not do it. I am now giving myself the > byetta, but it is an extremely tiny needle. Any suggestions would be > appreciated as I know I will have to take insulin at some point. > > Dale > > > > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Dale, I take a nightly injection for something else. It was scary and upsetting at first but then it became ok. The following questions are really for you, not me: How long have you tried injecting yourself? Where do you do it on your body? This sounds silly, but it is important. Some places actually make you feel more vulnerable than others and hurt more than others. What kind of needle where you using? I find the BD Ultra fine needles are so thin I don't feel them. I used to use my inner thigh thinking my stomach would hurt and was I surprised to find it didn't hurt 1/2 as bad as the little stick in my thigh! Perhaps you can figure out what upsets you about it and take it tiny step by tiny step and realize it isn't that bad. Unless of course, you are one of the people who faint at the sight of a needle which obviously your aren't. If I can be of any " needle " help, let me know. This I am good at even if diabetes is new for me. JUDITH === needle question > Hi, > > Is there anyone here that has a phobia with needles? I was taking > Lantus for about 8 months. I went into a depression, which I hear is > not unusual with diabetics. I could not continue injecting myself with > the needle. I was wondering if anyone had or has this problem and what > are possible things to get me past it. I have started a new doctor > this past week and he had given me byetta. I had my husband give it to > me in the arm, because I could not do it. I am now giving myself the > byetta, but it is an extremely tiny needle. Any suggestions would be > appreciated as I know I will have to take insulin at some point. > > Dale > > > > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Oh, if it is a matter of hurting, there is something called EMLA patches you can get at your pharmacy which you put on the skin before using. We use it for our neutropenic kids. There are other ones under different names. When I had some surgery done on my face, they used them to take the stitches out. JUDITH ----- Original Message ----- > Of the two needles, I find the Byetta needle is much smaller than the > insulin needle. Stringly, the Byetta needle stings sometimes but the > insulin needle does not. > > No idea what to do about your phobia. I can't watch other people > getting injections, but I have no trouble injecting myself. > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.0/269 - Release Date: 2/24/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Oh, if it is a matter of hurting, there is something called EMLA patches you can get at your pharmacy which you put on the skin before using. We use it for our neutropenic kids. There are other ones under different names. When I had some surgery done on my face, they used them to take the stitches out. JUDITH ----- Original Message ----- > Of the two needles, I find the Byetta needle is much smaller than the > insulin needle. Stringly, the Byetta needle stings sometimes but the > insulin needle does not. > > No idea what to do about your phobia. I can't watch other people > getting injections, but I have no trouble injecting myself. > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.0/269 - Release Date: 2/24/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 This may not be what your problem is but my son was having problems with the shots hurting him about a month after being diagnosed. This group gave a bunch of good ideas but the Dr solved the problem totally. We had been told, and shown, to inject the needle at an angle when doing the shots but the Dr said to just pinch the skin and stick the needle straight in. This limits the amount of nerves affected. It worked for him. He also does the shots in both arms (he's more flexible than I could be and reaches the back of his upper arm) and in various places on his stomach. Barbie _____ From: diabetes [mailto:diabetes ] On Behalf Of Dale Kreutzer Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 6:43 PM To: diabetes Subject: Fwd: needle question Hi, Thanks for all of the responses. I was injecting in my stomach area. I was getting bruises. They told me, that I probably hit something, like a nerve or vein, don't remember which..lol All I know is that It got harder and harder for me to inject. I think looking at the bruises were a problem and I went into a depression. I was just wondering if anyone had this problem or was it just because I was throwing myself a pity party. My doctor said diabetics can become depressed. The only needle that possibly could make me real sick to my stomach is the intravenous needle. I use to make sure the alcohol was not wet. Sometimes it would take me over 1/2 an hour to give myself the injection. I appreciate all of the responses. Have a great night! Dale _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 This may not be what your problem is but my son was having problems with the shots hurting him about a month after being diagnosed. This group gave a bunch of good ideas but the Dr solved the problem totally. We had been told, and shown, to inject the needle at an angle when doing the shots but the Dr said to just pinch the skin and stick the needle straight in. This limits the amount of nerves affected. It worked for him. He also does the shots in both arms (he's more flexible than I could be and reaches the back of his upper arm) and in various places on his stomach. Barbie _____ From: diabetes [mailto:diabetes ] On Behalf Of Dale Kreutzer Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 6:43 PM To: diabetes Subject: Fwd: needle question Hi, Thanks for all of the responses. I was injecting in my stomach area. I was getting bruises. They told me, that I probably hit something, like a nerve or vein, don't remember which..lol All I know is that It got harder and harder for me to inject. I think looking at the bruises were a problem and I went into a depression. I was just wondering if anyone had this problem or was it just because I was throwing myself a pity party. My doctor said diabetics can become depressed. The only needle that possibly could make me real sick to my stomach is the intravenous needle. I use to make sure the alcohol was not wet. Sometimes it would take me over 1/2 an hour to give myself the injection. I appreciate all of the responses. Have a great night! Dale _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 My friend, who is a nurse, pinches the skin on her stomach and sticks that needle right in. She says it is painless that way. She also does it at the table just as the meal arrives, and because she's discreet about it, you can't really even tell she's doing it unless you're sitting right on that side of her. Fwd: needle question Hi, Thanks for all of the responses. I was injecting in my stomach area. I was getting bruises. They told me, that I probably hit something, like a nerve or vein, don't remember which..lol All I know is that It got harder and harder for me to inject. I think looking at the bruises were a problem and I went into a depression. I was just wondering if anyone had this problem or was it just because I was throwing myself a pity party. My doctor said diabetics can become depressed. The only needle that possibly could make me real sick to my stomach is the intravenous needle. I use to make sure the alcohol was not wet. Sometimes it would take me over 1/2 an hour to give myself the injection. I appreciate all of the responses. Have a great night! Dale _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 My friend, who is a nurse, pinches the skin on her stomach and sticks that needle right in. She says it is painless that way. She also does it at the table just as the meal arrives, and because she's discreet about it, you can't really even tell she's doing it unless you're sitting right on that side of her. Fwd: needle question Hi, Thanks for all of the responses. I was injecting in my stomach area. I was getting bruises. They told me, that I probably hit something, like a nerve or vein, don't remember which..lol All I know is that It got harder and harder for me to inject. I think looking at the bruises were a problem and I went into a depression. I was just wondering if anyone had this problem or was it just because I was throwing myself a pity party. My doctor said diabetics can become depressed. The only needle that possibly could make me real sick to my stomach is the intravenous needle. I use to make sure the alcohol was not wet. Sometimes it would take me over 1/2 an hour to give myself the injection. I appreciate all of the responses. Have a great night! Dale _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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