self inject filstragim terried

The 9pm thing is a great idea ..I’m stealing that for my next cycle!!! Thank you!

good luck everyone x

me too x

I can honestly say that I did not find it anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be. Yes it still hangs over me, but the needle is tiny and rarely hurts - honestly.  I put it it at 90 degrees ie straight in, not slanting, and put it in pinched fat around my tummy button while sitting down. I alternate sides.

it is a thing to be conquered yes, but have courage for it and I find it helps if I remind myself that it is helping to keep me out of hospital with a potentially life threatening infection or one which will delay my treatment x

My husband did mine.

I stood with my hands on his shoulders leaning ‘fat tum’ towards him ! Then, don’t tell, had a big glug of wine !

 It didn’t hurt, it’s just another needle but very important. Had loads by the time I finished….

best xxx

I was  terrified too but one of the nurses recommended taking a loratidine antihistamine an hour before and it works. Absolutely no physical pain or discomfort. 

Hellooo! Hope you've got the hang of it. I take paracetamol an hour before. Take the jab out 30 mins before. Sit on my bar stool leaning forward and grab a chunky nut. Swb. 45 Deg angle. Take cap off .Breathe in and as breath out slide jab in. Count to 3. 

Have also noticed get very sneeze and runny noses with the injection!

Hi W1cky, so lovely you managed to fit in all those good things, and you will do so again on your good days as you will know to make the most of them! I’m ok with needles and thought I’d be fine but I have to say I’m not over keen. Hubby is too wobbly to trust and I don’t feel I should bother the district nurse. I sing a nonsense tune whilst inserting the needle and fluid. It helps me rather than silently watching the whole darn show! Best of luck, practise makes perfect  

thank you all, last one this afternoon, think its the thought of it rather than doing it as doesnt hurt, husband thinks i am so brave, its more the unwrapping of the syringe and removing the cap than grabbing that belly and getting on with it.  little milestones and all that, good luck to everyone with the lead up to xmas, blood tests on boxing day ready hopefully for chemo 27th.  you guys are the best for advice, support and general hand holding xxx