self injections of steroids

Hi! I wasn’t given steroids to inject, they were either IV or tablet form but I was given GSF or filgastrim to inject. They were very simple, pre loaded, yes you do just squeeze it up to get rid of bubbles, then it’s a plunger with automatic needle retraction, was very simple and I didn’t have issues injecting myself. You and I talked before, they took me off my MTX too x

Hi! I remember, you said the Chemo will blast the PA we have...lets hope so...thank you for replying, sounds a bit similar to the metrojet pen then , just get rid of bubbles.....I have my chemo chat on Monday  after PICC ..Omg I'm learning the jargon! I like your words very simple, I hope you are doing well ...my anxiety is creeping up a bit but to be expected xx

Soon you’ll be an expert!  It’s amazing how what you know changes so drastically so fast! If you’re anything like me, the more information you’re given, the less the anxiety, I feel so much better when I’ve had it spelled out warts and all. I’m ok that’s just had my mastectomy with diep and axillary sweep, not at my 1998 best but not too bad, they say I’m doing very well x

Hi, I was nervous the first time I did this but it was fine. The instructions were clear and simple and the needle retracts automatically so you know it's all gone in and you're not going to stab yourself, or anyone else.  Good luck 

hey thank you hopefully anyone else in same boat can feel a little less anxious too. I have been reading your posts ..everything is sooo useful to everyone xx

my lumpectomy was of  no bother but not going to lie the auxiliary clearance I didn't love! Still got swelling and numbness surgeon said 3 months to sort. Well done for getting through op, deep breat that's that out of way, try and rest and spoil yourself xx

Thanks, if you feel up to an amusing injection story, check out this blog post of mine. It wasn't my best day
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