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iggle


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it's a small needle and really not that bad. the medicine doesn't hurt going in either. the best way to do it imo is to grab a good pinch of fat and stick it in fast. a way to describe it is just like "stabbing the fat". if you do it slowly you will probably feel more of a pinch.

it's the after effects you have to prepare yourself for. i felt like i had the flu and was beat up bad after my first injection. it was so bad, i stayed in bed for 2 days and could barely walk to the bathroom. the 2nd injection i felt nothing and i thought the medicine wasn't working. every injection since then for me has had very mild side effects compared to the first one.

in other words, be ready for that first one! don't make any plans for a few days lol



-- Edited by iggle on Friday 6th of July 2012 11:07:58 AM



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gsx1250fa wrote:

Not like the biopsy "needle". Now that's a bit intimidating to say the least.



-- Edited by gsx1250fa on Tuesday 3rd of July 2012 03:28:30 AM

Lol yeah they should be called funnels. Biopsys stink. The peg needle isn't so bad. I'm guessing that if your shots may cost 50$ a pop your insurance will Most likely not pay for you to have your hot administered by a nurse. God bless good luck. -mike

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No big deal. Go in one time to get psyched and then you're on your own. Time for big boy pants.biggrin



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To add to the chorus, the pegasys needle is tiny - almost like a fine wire. I usually jabbed it in about 4-5" above my belly button, and never felt a thing.



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Not like the biopsy "needle". Now that's a bit intimidating to say the least.



-- Edited by gsx1250fa on Tuesday 3rd of July 2012 03:28:30 AM

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Lon wrote:
Hate Needles...

 I'm with ya on that Lon, seems like the majority of my posts here concern my "needle anxiety".  hmm

Hang in there.

 

-Tim



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The Redi-Pen needle for Pegintron is ~ 1/4 inch long and like fine wire. No big deal shoving it in a pinch of fat.



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thanks!



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The needle I used was very tiny --about 1/2 inch--never seen a diabletic insulin needle. Some folks have gotten the RediPens--you should explore options. The first couple of shots were nerve wracking--felt like a lot to remember. I had a good friend with me who has been through tx before and also had some nursing training. It was really helpful to have the moral support!
Good Luck--you can do this!!

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yawn "OWWW" 

Question, how big is the Interferon needle?  Is it small and thin like a diabetic insulin needle or is it a few inches long and as big around as a toothpick like the needle they use for flu shots?

I was also thinking that since the shot is once a week, I wonder if it's possible to arrange something with my doctor where I come in on Friday afternoons and have his nurse give me the shot.  It might cost $50 a shot but to me, paying $600-$800 for the course of the treatment to not have to give myself injections might be worth the money.  Also seeing a nurse briefly once a week to check my rashes and side effects could be good.  I wonder if my insurance would pay for me to go in and get my shot every week at the doctor's office?  I see my doctor in two weeks and will ask her about it and will post what she says.

biggrin Let's go 7977!

Lon



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