tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post8087404781869993336..comments2023-08-08T11:48:10.725+01:00Comments on swisslet: the needle and the damage done....swisslethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708248700851998044noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-8413531735357380162009-05-22T15:41:02.926+01:002009-05-22T15:41:02.926+01:00Given that I am terrified of needles I can't t...Given that I am terrified of needles I can't tell you how very brave I think you are right now. Well, I think you're brave anyway. (pulls foot out of mouth)<br><br>Its just a matter of time before this will all be old hat to you, I promise. <br><br>Its nice to see that being kind to someone pays off every now and again isn't it? How sweet of the receptionist to help you out. And how funny for her to offer to get you...anything you might need. I think sometimes it s suprising to find out just how many people live with conditions that require personal medical maintenance. But most of the time we don't even notice, do we? <br> <br>*massive hug*Alecya Giovannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03680200802683417322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-4513707751729454292009-05-22T00:23:47.515+01:002009-05-22T00:23:47.515+01:00Now strangely enough, I thought f a nice spliff wh...Now strangely enough, I thought f a nice spliff when you started off "My drugs were delivered to the office..."<br><br>Can't think why.<br><br>Yes, harrass the NHS for the autoinjection thingie - there must be loads of people who need to inject themselves with drugs in your area, including people with MS diabetes etc. Putting a bit of pressure on the local NHS, especally if you know others in the same situation in the area who would do the same, is worth doing I reckon.<br><br>Good luck with your first jab! (You'll be <i>fiiiine</i>redhttp://www.runoverbythetruth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-9469910064245500612009-05-21T22:02:09.714+01:002009-05-21T22:02:09.714+01:00Dear god that is some really serious kit! Really h...Dear god that is some really serious kit! <br><br>Really hope all goes well with the nurses and that the benefits of the drugs outweigh the daunting task of injecting yourself.<br><br>Nikk xxNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327015497914845832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-78611602958502018912009-05-21T21:54:20.474+01:002009-05-21T21:54:20.474+01:00I really admire your stoic approach, and hope that...I really admire your stoic approach, and hope that you get the benefits of it. The very idea of those needles makes me shiver.Cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858850210791504996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-33409752423776818082009-05-21T20:52:28.972+01:002009-05-21T20:52:28.972+01:00Did they include that 50p for scale? Are you doing...Did they include that 50p for scale? Are you doing ok?glPlanet Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874971733723914974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-43559792042329179702009-05-21T20:28:53.449+01:002009-05-21T20:28:53.449+01:00Mindbending stuff, of course, but it'll be fin...Mindbending stuff, of course, but it'll be fine when you get used to it. I would bet my prizewinning orchids on that. OK, they haven't won prizes. They're nice though.<br><br>What stood out most was that they're not giving you the autoinjector after all. Possibly you could opt to buy it yourself if it'd make a substantial difference to your quality of life. Better still, perhaps you should stir up a storm, including calls to local papers and so forth, causing your primary care trust to decide it's more trouble than it's worth to deny this basic equipment to articulate, argumentative MS patients and instead use their discretion in this case.<br><br>Fondest regards,<br>Queenie Machiavelli<br>xQueeniehttp://www.postculturist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-13650205651450377482009-05-21T18:01:24.099+01:002009-05-21T18:01:24.099+01:00That looks... uncomfortable. I love the reception...That looks... uncomfortable. I love the receptionist, though! *G*Aravishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766002202567429153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-51604681609317961722009-05-21T00:44:18.265+01:002009-05-21T00:44:18.265+01:00They're running a cannabinoid trial a my hospi...They're running a cannabinoid trial a my hospital, actually. The medicinal form is called sativex and I believe that it comes as a spray to use under your Tongue, rather than as something to be toked. Still, apparently very good for relieving the muscular pain and spasticity that sometimes comes with MS, although thankfully not with mine yet. <br><br>It is daft that a possible form of relief like this has to be sought mainly from illegal sources, even by respectable ladies like this one. <br><br>It's also a bit daft that the needle shooting device (that I was trained to use) isn't going to be an option because it costs about £200. It's not a problem, although I'm confused as to why they trained me to use it, but it's funny that they've handed me £1000 of drugs for one month and are drawing the budget line there.... But what would I know?swisslethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708248700851998044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750120863647373520.post-87277249664397878002009-05-21T00:24:12.287+01:002009-05-21T00:24:12.287+01:00I remember how terrified I was when I had to learn...I remember how terrified I was when I had to learn to self-inject insulin for gestational diabetes. However, although I had to do this in carefully timed intervals four times a day, I was injecting into fat layers in my thighs and stomach, <b>not</b> into a muscle. And I got to stop once the baby had been born.<br><br>I hope you get the full benefits of this. I've heard about cannabis for MS. I think in addition to a British study, there was a Canadian study (in southern Alberta where MS is particularly prevalent; three of the four people I know with MS come from there) which vaguely said that about a third of those who toked up got some relief.Persephonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15560178981320189795noreply@blogger.com