Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 > P.S. Doug, Xolair shots are totally unrelated to allergy de- > sensitization shots but you probably already know that. It sounds like > your doc might not know it, though. I had terrible reactions to > allergy shots so the Genentech rep freaked at the idea that I would > inject Xolair at home. No prob w/Xolair - just a problem w/the rep. > They are totally different substances and work in totally different > ways. Only the words are similar; not the biology. > Yea, he knows and yes HE " FREAKS " when I tell him that others are allowed to self inject (GRIN) I don't ever think I will ever get over the look of horror on his, my first allergist and the nurses faces when I told them others were allowed to. Four years ago when I started getting xolair in this office, I actually thought the nurse was going to have a hot flash right there and faint. Ha! It sure would be nice if I could self inject. SIGH! No driving 25 miles round trip to his office every week and my insurance would save what his medical group charges to give them to me. With gas prices going up so high, I wonder if I could file a claim to BCBS for my gasoline? NOT A CHANCE LOL! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I have been self injecting, 3 shots every 2 weeks, for almost 3 years. I have found it best for me if I inject in the thighs and stomach. I occasionally hit a " nerve " but over all I have experienced the least problems in theses sites. I also make sure the alcohol is evaporated prior to injecting. I quickly stab the needle in at a 90 degree angle, straight in. I occasionally get bleeding at the injection site but a bandage fixes it right up. Keep in mind I am on 13 other meds including 20 mg of evil candy every day. Ron On Apr 18, 2008, at 7:15 PM, instdesgn1 wrote: > This is a small complaint in view of the more serious effects of > asthma > and allergies but I was wondering ..... > > I'm a " happy home injector " of Xolair and injected last night. > Somehow, I hit a nerve or something and it was a real ouchy injection. > It was in my left arm (i'm right handed) and I pull up the fat by > resting my arm against the table and forcing and holding the fat up > with the table. There was a very warm spot afterward (that evening) > and today the area is somewhat tender although starting to disappear > 22 > hours later. No other allergic effects from it at all and I don't > think the warmth was exactly an allergic reaction, either. I've gotten > along well w/Xolair (possible exception arthritis but I'm not sure). > > I tried sort've " sliding " the needle into the fat - maybe that was the > mistake. Is it better to " harpoon " ? i.e., just jab it straight in > quickly before depressing the plunger. I know that I have to go slow > with the plunger so no problem there. Is it better at an angle or > straight on? Is it best to release the grip on the fat once the needle > is in? Are there certain areas of the upper arm that are more tender? > I found in the past that there was more likely to be a teensy red spot > or bruise on my stomach or thighs than arms. > > Thanks. > Your local friendly home injector > > P.S. Doug, Xolair shots are totally unrelated to allergy de- > sensitization shots but you probably already know that. It sounds like > your doc might not know it, though. I had terrible reactions to > allergy shots so the Genentech rep freaked at the idea that I would > inject Xolair at home. No prob w/Xolair - just a problem w/the rep. > They are totally different substances and work in totally different > ways. Only the words are similar; not the biology. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Try doing it in your belly flab. Easier to reach. I think jabbing hurts less than sliding it in slowly. Sounds like it is an awkward position. Don't worry about absorption in different spots. Subcue is subcue. Let the alcohol dry completely too....otherwise it may burn. __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I basically do what Ron does. I would describe my technique as a smooth, quick insert. I use my thighs and stomach also. Occasionally I get small bleeds, no big deal. I have to do my injections in the morning, otherwise I am too tense and I will usually screw one up and have tenderness for the rest of the day. I have a very low pain t hreshold. Addy Group co-owner home injecting for 4 years or so. > > > This is a small complaint in view of the more serious effects of > > asthma > > and allergies but I was wondering ..... > > > > I'm a " happy home injector " of Xolair and injected last night. > > Somehow, I hit a nerve or something and it was a real ouchy injection. > > It was in my left arm (i'm right handed) and I pull up the fat by > > resting my arm against the table and forcing and holding the fat up > > with the table. There was a very warm spot afterward (that evening) > > and today the area is somewhat tender although starting to disappear > > 22 > > hours later. No other allergic effects from it at all and I don't > > think the warmth was exactly an allergic reaction, either. I've gotten > > along well w/Xolair (possible exception arthritis but I'm not sure). > > > > I tried sort've " sliding " the needle into the fat - maybe that was the > > mistake. Is it better to " harpoon " ? i.e., just jab it straight in > > quickly before depressing the plunger. I know that I have to go slow > > with the plunger so no problem there. Is it better at an angle or > > straight on? Is it best to release the grip on the fat once the needle > > is in? Are there certain areas of the upper arm that are more tender? > > I found in the past that there was more likely to be a teensy red spot > > or bruise on my stomach or thighs than arms. > > > > Thanks. > > Your local friendly home injector > > > > P.S. Doug, Xolair shots are totally unrelated to allergy de- > > sensitization shots but you probably already know that. It sounds like > > your doc might not know it, though. I had terrible reactions to > > allergy shots so the Genentech rep freaked at the idea that I would > > inject Xolair at home. No prob w/Xolair - just a problem w/the rep. > > They are totally different substances and work in totally different > > ways. Only the words are similar; not the biology. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 > > Try doing it in your belly flab. Easier to reach. I > think jabbing hurts less than sliding it in slowly. > Sounds like it is an awkward position. Don't worry > about absorption in different spots. Subcue is subcue. > > Let the alcohol dry completely too....otherwise it may > burn. > > > YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE OUCH! I did that ONE time with a regular allergy shot several years ago. NEVER again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 > > I basically do what Ron does. I would describe my technique as a > smooth, quick insert. I use my thighs and stomach also. Occasionally > I get small bleeds, no big deal. I have to do my injections in the > morning, otherwise I am too tense and I will usually screw one up and > have tenderness for the rest of the day. I have a very low pain t > hreshold. > > Addy > Group co-owner > home injecting for 4 years or so. I always gave my REGULAR allergy shots in my thighs. I was too clumsy to reach my other arm. Had pain regularly. With xolair (a nurse giving the shot)I never experience pain. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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