On Monday I get my first shipment of my meds then I get with my nurse and start teh shots. Are there any tips anyone has to help me to get over my first shot jitters???


Thanks

Which meds did you chose? C R A or B?

I did B and C.

Tip #1 is rotate spots. make sure you dont constantly pick on one area, just because its either easy to reach, or a cushy pick. You will end up with tissue damage.

Tip #2 is hydrate! stay hydrated. It helps keep the tissue softer, and easier to poke thru.

Tip #3 is advil/tylenol/aleeve (your pick) dont be afraid to take them. Those interferons can make you feel fluish. Most find an Aleeve works wonders.

If you take an interferon, you may consider starting the meds at night. that way you lay down, and go to sleep thru most of the worst of the side effects till you get used to it.

Hang in there.

Hiya, Turt,

First shot jitters are a lot like dreading most other things, once it's over, you'll wonder why you got yourself all riled up.

Don't sweat it, it's just one more thing to add to your routine. Quite frankly, my dear, it's much easier than changing a poopy baby!

If you want to practice, just get out a needle and take a few pokes. Honest, you'll get used to it, trust me!

I had shot jitters too. The thought is worse than the reality. I had no side effects so I am hoping the same goes for you.

Do you have a shot injector?

You'll do great. I was so nervous before I did my first shot. It took me forever and after I was done I felt silly. Why did I get so worked up?? It really wasn't bad at all. And that's from the girl who kicked a nurse when she was 4 just because she didn't want a shot!

Like Cindy said, pretty soon it will just be another task in your day.

I forgot to say Betaseron. I was planing on taking them at night just so my hubby would be home to help. I have a ton of advil and tylenol
I can change a diaper in the dark so the shots should be just as easy then.

Yes I have an auto injector

my suggestion is to learn how to do the shots manually too.

When I was doing C, I found it a heck of a lot easier and less painful to do the shots manually when I could.

I loved the auto injector. It meant the shot went into my skin in just the right way. It got easy to push the button. The sting lasted less than 10 seconds.

I used a cold pack to numb the area and then after all was over, a hot pack to just soothe my nerves. Eventually the warm pack was not necessary. It is just as everyone is saying, it was "much ado about nothing."

But you have to get through the first shot! Would love to hear how it goes.

You just have to do what NIKE says 'just do it'. It won't be long before you can do your shot in the dark also. As a nurse we would have our diabetics practice on an orange. But they had access to a syringe and you don't until you have the real thing. Good luck