Opinion
 

I prefer to do them myself, however, I also didn't have a choice since I live alone and I'm on Copaxone. I don't see a neighbor doing my shots for me daily :)

My theory is, it hurts less if you're in control of the shot, versus another person doing the shot for you. Plus, you know your body better than anyone else :)

:hug: :hug: Cinder, I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but this is what I do.

My hubby helps me out on days where I have issues doing the shot myself, especially in the arms.

But I much prefer doing it myself when I can. I'm already nervous about needles, so I relax better if I'm the one who does it. I don't have really good fine muscle control, so have to rely on an autoinject to help me with them.

But if you have someone who can help you out when you need it, that is cool.

of course, you can ask anything you want. if you're thinking of it someone else probably is, or has. we're all here to support/teach.

i'm single so i had to do my own shots. i'm on copaxone and use the autoject.
i don't see anything wrong with having someone help with your shots.
however, it may give you a feeling of strength and independence to be able to do them yourself.

let us know what you decide.
i'm sure others will be chiming in soon.

As one that gives her own shots I think it is better to be responsible for your own.

But, I understand those that have troubles giving themselves a shot so I don't judge.

Whatever works for you!

Cinder....(tapping foot and giving her that look!) Yeah..you know the one I am talking about!

You see..Cinder doesn't give herself the weenie sub-q shots like some of us get.
That's right...she does that weekly hummer!

So...it is more important that you get your injection. If that means, you find a sweet nurse, like our NurseNancy (AKA Judy) to give you your shot...THEN DO IT! Sorry...:(didn't mean to yell at you Brat!

Don't beat yourself up, if you don't wanna do it yourself! If you do, fine! If you don't, fine! If you and the Dr. want you to be on the drug, then take the stuff!

That's all!

CinderBrat? Where did you go?:confused:

Did the mean old Taffers scare ya?:D

Hey Cinder! Nice to see you posting and you should ask and get others opinions. That's how you learn! Taffy has some good advice! You should listen to her! We all listen to her, we may ignore what she says, but we do listen! LOL!

Those huge hummer IM shots are tough. I have trouble with my weekly B12 shot - it's an IM shot like the one you have to do. I have my neighbor do it - he's a doc. He has a beer first and then does my shot! Oops, I think I am supposed to have the beer first! Hmmm...I think someone has this procedure backwards! Oh yeah, I don't drink beer! Anyway, it's given in my arm and I can't reach so he does it.

It might not be a bad idea to have a back up person learn to give you your shots, but you know what? If you just can't do it, then by all means find someone who will, cuz like Taffers said - YOU GOTTA GET IT DONE!

:hug:

See...they listen and then ignore me!:D Wait!:mad: That could be a bad thing!

No respect around here I tell ya! No respect! (shaking head):cool:

We respect you, Taffy, oh keeper of the Mints!

:D

I was on the once a week hummer for 4yrs, copaxone for a couple months. I MUCH prefer the im injection. I always gave my own shots from day 1...but thats just me, being the control freak that I am. Took my sister with me for training to do the im injection,just to have a backup person in case I needed someone to give my shot.

taffy ,

hmm , nah , its all good , trusted me , your , one person , i ant , gonna , ignore *s*.

i need , a good , kick in the butt , time to time , well u , should , know , that , heh.


its means , a lot , to me , that , iv always , got , your , surport , too.

:hug:.

your , the greatest (taffy) where would i be , without u.

:wink:

p.s.i always , listen , to u.

Hi Cinder..:) No question is too gory or scary for us.:D

When I was on Avonex, at first, my DIL (a Nurse) came over and gave me the shot. When she became ill, I bit the bullet and did it myself.:eek:

If you have someone who is willing to do it for you, then go for it. :hug:

TappyBrat, wha chu doin, hollering at Cinder..:(

I adore the little Tafferbrat, too, darn it. She grows on Ya..:rolleyes:

Hi,
I prefer doing my own. If there comes a time when I can't I will need to remember that there just some shots that really hurt without any reason I have been able to figure out so it won't be DHs fault! :D

Hey....(pointing finger) Cinder started it!

Take care of you...kid!:hug:

I do think everyone gets nervous every once in a while. Sometimes that translates to, "I just can't face the needle" syndrome and you end up going on a medication break for a bit until you CAN face it again.

My grandson loves to do my injection for me when he's been here and I've done it. Kid's 9, what do you want? But he thinks he's cool and that he's helping. He is. :)

I'm on that 'weekly hummer shot' but I am overweight so there's a lot of fat for it to go through and it doesn't hurt. But I prefer giving myself my own shot. I think of it like this. I, myself am doing something to combat this disease. I, myself have the upper hand. May sound a bit corny and I may not feel this way if my MS were worse but it works for me now. My husband ws a medic in the Navy so I have my built in back up.