tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post220008859485968924..comments2024-01-02T06:54:00.612-05:00Comments on Getting Closer To Myself: The Art Of Self-InjectionLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13910940045470516414noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-83757771794378058162021-11-20T04:29:49.840-05:002021-11-20T04:29:49.840-05:00I Like to add one more important thing here, The G...I Like to add one more important thing here, The <a href="https://www.marketresearchengine.com/self-Injections-market" rel="nofollow">Global Self-Injections Market</a> is expected to be around US$ 145.70 Billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 22.5% in the given forecast period.danishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308883736643094248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-32086989276448496842011-12-17T02:22:01.413-05:002011-12-17T02:22:01.413-05:00That is SO cool that you found a product that help...That is SO cool that you found a product that helps you overcome your discomfort with the self injection!<br /><br />It's not something I've ever had to do. I don't have a fear of needles at all (I overcame it as a young kid thanks to 3x/week allergy shots), but I'm not sure how I'd feel about giving myself an injection. I suspect it's not something you know until you've got the needle in your hand, aimed at yourself. <br /><br />Maybe the inquiries from Jamie and others will encourage the company to adapt it for longer needles!Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-43155249301295746192011-12-10T13:24:29.371-05:002011-12-10T13:24:29.371-05:00Hey Leslie,
Having been through way too many need...Hey Leslie,<br /><br />Having been through way too many needles and self injections, I say whatever works, right? Happy you found something that makes it easier and less intrusive (emotionally and physically) to get the meds you need. Hopefully it is a little better every day!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-47519105877730089742011-12-09T17:57:14.885-05:002011-12-09T17:57:14.885-05:00Jamie - What a bummer! Thanks for following up on...Jamie - What a bummer! Thanks for following up on that, though. Not sure if this product might work for you: http://www.amazon.com/Ambimed-Inject-ease%C2%AE-Automatic-Injector--Injections/dp/B000PKYX8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323471401&sr=8-1Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910940045470516414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-27013140066721909562011-12-09T17:47:24.656-05:002011-12-09T17:47:24.656-05:00I emailed the company about whether or not this wo...I emailed the company about whether or not this would work for IM injections. Here's their response: "Thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately the NeedleAid will not work with longer needles. The maximum length would be about 3/4 ". Sorry to disappoint you. I wish we could have helped."Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-35625615271521810522011-12-08T09:39:46.472-05:002011-12-08T09:39:46.472-05:00Kelly and Jamie - The product, as far as I can tel...Kelly and Jamie - The product, as far as I can tell, only talks about syringe size - 3/10, 1/2, or 1 cc. My syringe in the 1 cc. It comes with several adapters to fit the needle, and it does seem to me that the others allow for a longer needle to be put in it. The box and website actually say that there is a separate model for injecting MTX, but the one I have works perfectly. Hope this helps!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910940045470516414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-51354513598798041342011-12-07T18:23:57.470-05:002011-12-07T18:23:57.470-05:00I'm curious about whether or not longer needle...I'm curious about whether or not longer needles would work, also. I'm EXTREMELY needle-phobic, so this might be something for me to really check into. Thanks for sharing this, and I'm so glad that it's helping you out so much.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-3925855264659658872011-12-07T18:14:30.330-05:002011-12-07T18:14:30.330-05:00Wow, reading this makes me realize how fortunate I...Wow, reading this makes me realize how fortunate I am not to have had any needle phobias. I have done multiple types of injections on myself, every day and more, for a long time. The preloaded ones are so much easier, it's true. But in time you'll get speedy with the vials, as well. I have a PICC line now for my IV meds, and it's very simple. I'm glad you found something that makes the process less difficult for you.Sharon Wachslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03962059672610138178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-10108515031685081002011-12-06T10:03:36.385-05:002011-12-06T10:03:36.385-05:00Hi Leslie,
I've been self-injecting 1 1/2 inch...Hi Leslie,<br />I've been self-injecting 1 1/2 inch needles for about 5 years now. And I completely identified with what you were saying about sitting there contemplating it for a long time. At first it took me hours to get going. And I would sing songs (oddly enough-"Its raining men-hallelujah!" Not sure how that one came up. My husband was perfectly willing to give them to me in my hip but I was not willing to give him the control. I would wait so long that once I did give the injection, I would pass out. Once I was giving myself injections 9x's a week it became so much easier. But now that I let my husband give me injections in the hip, I find I have to psych myself out when I give them to myself and found the faster I go between all ready and injecting, the better off I am with the passing out feeling.<br /><br />I am rambling now, but my question is...I don't know anything about the medications you are taking or the length of needle. I am curious if this product would work for 1 1/2 inch needles plus syringe. It only talked about diabetic type needles on the website-that I could find. I have a friend who has avoided med options that involve needles because of her intense fear.<br /><br />Thanks so much and good luck with all your future injections!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108693618454457329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-23698948267191117472011-12-04T19:57:56.150-05:002011-12-04T19:57:56.150-05:00Lisa - Sure, feel free to share this post with you...Lisa - Sure, feel free to share this post with your readers. Your orange tutorial was, believe it or not, more than I got. But as long as I can do it, that's what matters.<br /><br />Helen - It's a pretty cool gadget. Too bad more doctors don't know about it.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910940045470516414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-56386978390117339082011-12-04T16:02:09.063-05:002011-12-04T16:02:09.063-05:00I've never heard of NeedleAid - I'm glad y...I've never heard of NeedleAid - I'm glad you found it and glad that it helped you!<br /><br />If it makes you feel any better, I actually really hated using the pre-filled Enbrel syringes and switched back to the do-it-yourself kind after about a year. When they pre-fill syringes, they have to add a preservative of some kind, and wow, did it ever sting going in. Like, a lot. I'm so glad you can still get Enbrel that comes separately! <br /><br />I hope the injectable MTX helps you! I did notice a bit of an improvement when I switched from pills.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-35557387070566404172011-12-04T11:43:25.166-05:002011-12-04T11:43:25.166-05:00Leslie, I felt so much compassion for you while re...Leslie, I felt so much compassion for you while reading this--yet I also giggled with your sense of humor about it all. I was 24 when started my own injections and I think I just realized, as sharing your article with my husband, that I was too naive to have built up the fear, and I didn't think I had a choice. A home health person came by with an orange I practiced on in front of her twice and that was it. It was MTX and I have also taken biologics and B12 via injections (just wait until you go through the airports. Have everything labeled!)<br /> <br />Hang in there, hon! I think it gets easier, and good for you for being so proactive on it too. if you would be willing to allow me to reprint it at restministries.com I would love to share your insights!Lisa C.http://restministries.comnoreply@blogger.com