Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 I have NEVER had PT for my PA. Did not even know if we were supposed to have it. It is dang cold here in Oklahoma City. I noticed myself " limping " of sorts today in Walmart. Seems I am stiffening up more than before. Think I will just wait til my next week's appt (thursday) with the dermo and get my first shot then....I am scared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED THE ENBREL--BUT I HATE SHOTS! I tend to pass out......... LeAnn Cayer & Furbrats Blossom & Meriko Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue Railroad Coordinator www.heartbandits.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 I have to tell you. My hubby started Enbrel about 6 or so months ago. When we first started he wouldn't even look when I gave him the shot, let alone do it himself. He's always been the type to tuurn his head and when I was having our daughter he almost passed out numerous times. But after the first few times he realized that if he tried he might be able to over come this fear. He has been doing his own shots now for at least 5 ouut of the 6 months. The needles are small and very thin. I think also when you are in control it is alot easier to cope with. good luck. rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 and all, The reason I can't do the Enbrel injections myself is because I am legally blind. There is NO WAY I could do it. So they are working to get me under the skilled home nursing care that is coverd by Medicare. Being on Medicare DOES have its perks......... LeAnn Cayer & Furbrats Blossom & Meriko Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue Railroad Coordinator www.heartbandits.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 You know , years ago when I was a teenager, I had to inject my grandfather since my mother and grandmother were too squimish and my grandfather's Alzheimer's ruled out his doing it himself. Now I am injecting myself with Humira. I would much rather inject myself than inject someone else! I always felt that I was hurting grandpa (although he never even blinked when I did it), but I KNOW that I am not causing myself pain when I self-inject. It sort of stings for a few seconds and then it's history. Self-injecting is easy when we let reality in and fear out. Wishes of wellness, Kathy F. I have to tell you. My hubby started Enbrel about 6 or so months ago. When we first started he wouldn't even look when I gave him the shot, let alone do it himself. He's always been the type to tuurn his head and when I was having our daughter he almost passed out numerous times. But after the first few times he realized that if he tried he might be able to over come this fear. He has been doing his own shots now for at least 5 ouut of the 6 months. The needles are small and very thin. I think also when you are in control it is alot easier to cope with. good luck. rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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