I started self-injecting (drug and how long ago?)...
I started injecting Rebif about 4 years ago, when first diagnosed.
The hardest part of self-injecting was...
I was totally freaked at first. A nurse came and showed me how to inject. Still 3 times a week, I freaked. I would come home from work and have a couple of drinks (vodka & oj), which I don't recommend to anyone, but it helped me cope. Now, 4 yrs. later, no sweat, it's a way of life. I can only say to newbies, it gets easier and easier. And I have not had a relapse in 3 years. My life is better now. At first I didn't want to drive, walk, do anything. I was disabled. Now I drive, walk, with a limp, and do a lot of things, thinking about going back to work 2 days a week. There is life after diagnosis .
To get past these challenges, I...
Like I said above, It gets better with time. Easier. If u need help, have a friend or family member there with u during shot time. I inject late at nite, around 11 and just go to sleep. Take motrin or advil after injection. The needle with the rebif is so thin it dosn't hurt.
Tips and Tricks
- Have a friend with u at first. Have a drink. Inject just before bed. Be sure to take an anagesic after injection. I don't need to now but at first it helps Use injection sites that don't have too many nerves under the skin, abdobmen, back of arms. I don't like thighs, too many nerves. Be sure to rotate sites.
