Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 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 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 Begin forwarded message: > > Date: February 26, 2006 5:55:57 PM EST > To: <diabetes > > Subject: Re: needle question > Reply-To: diabetes > > Dale, I take a nightly injection for something else. It was scary and > upsetting at first but then it became ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 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 Begin forwarded message: > > Date: February 26, 2006 5:55:57 PM EST > To: <diabetes > > Subject: Re: needle question > Reply-To: diabetes > > Dale, I take a nightly injection for something else. It was scary and > upsetting at first but then it became ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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