Going to Injection Training tomorrow....

So, tomorrow is the other big day... 

Good Luck Bonnie! I have no advice but I hope all goes well tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you.

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I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.
  Author: Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), 28th U.S. President

I think there are lots of things in life that are more intimidating in the thinking about them, or imagining what they might be like...than in the actual event itself.  Injecting is one of them. I think most of us freaked out at first, at the thought of having to do that....but it becomes easy, over time, almost "habit", and not such a big deal.  I hope that will be true for you.  As for the adverse side effect -- of course you know that doesn't happen for everyone, and you'll be surrounded by medical people so if you should be one of the unfortunate ones which it DOES happen to...they'll be able to assist you right away.  Good luck, tomorrow!

No advice either...but thinking of you! Good luck!

Hey Bonnie!

YAHOOO!!!! Courage + Training + Info = CONTROL over u'r situation! I am a praying woman and will be praying with and for u friend. U'll do great and in no time at all u'll look back on this and think how far u've come. I can't wait to hear how well it went! ;)

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rhonda

Rhonda,

Thats what I needed. LOL. You made me smile and laugh. I shouldn't really have a problem. Iive learned to give shots through my training. Thanks to all of you wishing me well and good luck. It helps to tell people what you are going through and just knowing that you'll all be here if I need you.

Uppity,

I can always count on you to be open and honest. I can look at a person not breathing, and no pulse and know what to do with out fear. I can do this. Yes, I will be in the best hospital in NH, and if things go bad, your right, i will be in the right place.

Thank you,
Hugs
Bonnie

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Well Bonnie, as Rhonda said, I am also a praying woman and I will keep you uplifted in prayer. I've been on Copaxone since January and aside from injection site reactions, (swelling, stinging, and itching) all is well. I KNOW you will be fine. You've got a whole NETWORK on your side. Keep us posted. Be sure to ask about the Autoject2. It works well for me, and makes the actual injection a little easier. I got mine free through Shared Solutions. They are awesome.

Hello Friends,

Well, I did my first injection. It went well. I don't recall ever being stung, so I can't say it felt like that. It had burning, itching, and pain. This happened about 15 minutes after the injection. I had a golf ball size lump and it was red, but after an hour, just the lump was there. This morning I can't see where I did it (belly) but it only aches a little. Can't get the auto inject, because of the type of study it is. They did tell me that I could have the adverse side effedt any time. But I am ok with the thought.

I told them about my crampy stiff legs. I do take baclofen for this, but only at night, when I'm not working cause it knocks me out. So they put me on another med Gabapentin, This is in addition to the baclofen. I will be taking it 3 times a day. I'm not sure when to take my other injection. They said I can take it any time.

They fought with my insurance yesterday. Provigil is what they prescribed for my fatigue, but the insurance said they would decide if I needed it or not. I don't know how they can do that. But anyhow.......

Thank you all for being there for me. You don't know how much it means to me to have you all there for me.

Hugs
Bonnie

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Hey Bonnie!!

GOOD GOING!!! Sounds like it went very well and i'm so glad for u! Do u take the injections once weekly or daily or what? Not sure i understand them saying to take the other injection anytime? Provigil is a little hard to get from ins companies sometimes. Seems they don't like to pay for it. :( Maybe an alternative is Ritilin. Some here have used it and had very high sucess. Hang in there on the meds and if u need to, push the ins company, but don't let them leaving u holding the bag on it. Thanks for the update...i was wondering last night! :)

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rhonda

Rhonda,

I take the injections daily. They would like to see them taken at the same time everyday, but they said a 4-5 hour window is good. I did my second one today, with a little bit of punky feeling afterwards. You know that feeling you get right before you get sick. Little bit of a welt, I did it in my L thigh this time. Made a chart that i check off for each spot, for everyday. That way I can keep track of my rotations. Will have to bring tomorrows dose with me to work tomorrow.

Thank you for keeping in your thoughts. You all are the greatest.

Hugs
Bonnie

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I do the Copaxone injections daily and have that same burning, itching feeling for about 15 mins. ICE, ICE, ICE! It will sting like heck for the first 5 mins or so but it really helps with the swelling. I filed for divorce last week (don't EVEN ask!) so I'm trying to "Bring sexy back!" I have a 15 year old daughter and I guess that a song by Justin Timberlake. Just wanted to make you smile a little. Thanks for keeping us in the loop! We really do care.

Ohhhh yeah, I also take Ritalin to help with the fatigue and it helps a lot!!! It took a minute, but it kicked in by the 2nd week. It's an option, and you know we LOVE options!

hey Bonnie,

I am so proud of you!!!!  Way to go.  I use copaxone too and I do not use the auto-inject.  I have never had a problem with the injections.  The local reaction got better for me after a week or so.  I don't even think about it anymore.  occassionally, I will get a little tight and wheezy but usually there is no reaction other than just a bit of pain.  Good luck with your other meds and insurance.

I am ready for another classic 'Bonnie and the fire fighter training' story.  Keep 'em coming!  I love them!!

 

Love and prayers