Hello Olivia,
I'm sure you feel uncertain about giving yourself
injections. Fifteen years ago when I was first diagnosed
with CML I first took interferon. My doctor just told me I
would be giving the injections myself. I knew I could do it
and had no qualms about doing so. The nurse showed me
how (actually coached me through it as I gave myself the first
injection there in his office.) the main thing I remember was
that the amount of the doseage was changing constantly. I
would inject a certain amount for a period of time, have my
blood checked, the doctor would adjust the amount according
to my needs.
It sound complicated, but actually it wasn't. The local pharmacist
who is a friend obtained my supplies so I would consult with him
if I was uncertain about the exact "line" on the hypodermic to
fill the plunger.
You know that women can be "tough". You just make up your
mind, set up your schedule for giving the injections and do it. Just
be matter-of-fact about it. Do not expect any sympathy from "other
people".
At the time I was carrying my interferon about I had a small
insulated lunch box size case. That was 15 years ago they probably
have small containers just large enough for the vial now. In fact a
friends' son who is diabetic has a small one to clip on his belt
or carry in his pocket..
You go girl! I know you can handle this.
A fellow CML Warrior
Laquita Neill
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