Sorry First Zoladex injection.. Not Zoledronic acid, was given wrong info.

[Sami01]

Hello everyone,

As written in the title I've had my first injection yesterday, and wowsers did it hurt!

Anyone else who has had it too, how was it for you? Is it meant to feel sore next day?

Hope everything is good and well with everyone.

Take care Sami 😊

[Hidden]

Hi Sami

I’ve had all of mine & they were totally unremarkable, so much so l was convinced they hadn’t added the ZA to the infusion!

Where did they insert the Cannula? Did it hurt going in or afterwards?

MrsN

[Sami01 in reply to Hidden]

Hello MrsN,

I didn't have it though a cannula but though a needle injection.

Thanks for your reply 😎

Sami

[Hidden in reply to Sami01]

Mmm 🤔 wonder if that had anything to do with it, l had a mini bag of saline, then they added the ZA & then did the flush.

Where did you have it done?

[Sami01 in reply to Hidden]

Sorry it was a Zoladex injection in my tummy not Zoledronic acid, I think I was given the wrong info?

[Hidden in reply to Sami01]

Oh OK easy done, hope you get some more replies x

[PerformancePoet]

Yes have had 2x3 years of zoladex on different occasions. There is No doubt - they hurt! I used to take 2 paracetamol half an hour before hand. For the second lot they also put emla cream on under a dressing for 10/20 mins. This helps. Thankfully it’s quick!

[Sami01 in reply to PerformancePoet]

I asked for something to help numb the area before hand and the nurse prescribed me emla too. 😎

Glad to hear it's helps. Boy did the injection hurt!

Did u feel tired after? I did.

Thanks Sami 😊

[PerformancePoet in reply to Sami01]

I think there was an initial tiredness probably the release after the adrenaline rush. You may well feel tired as in effect they are switching off your ovaries which keep us young. I’ve been in medically induced menopause since 35, now 50 and pushed through it altogether by the drugs but feel about 80 most mornings on letrazole.

[galgo]

I had it by infusion just ask then its every 6 months

[Oldmegone]

Not nice is it?

I've had 4 so far. Mine is usually tender for a few days and bruised.

After the first injection, which was quite painful, I've used Numit cream (same sort of cream as Emla cream). I spread it on the side of my stomach they're going to use, (they alternate), an hour before and cover it with glad wrap.

I've hardly felt a thing since!

Good luck, hope you have minimal side effects.

[Sami01 in reply to Oldmegone]

Nope it's not! 4 eh.. Wow!

Out of all the needles I've had over the year, Zoladex has to be the worst! I've been prescribed emla too. Do you use the whole small tube or should I use just half for my second Injection?

I've got a lil bruise still showing from having my Injection last week.

Though I felt tired after when I got home. Did u?

Thanks Sami 😊

[Oldmegone in reply to Sami01]

Hi Sami,

My tube of Numit is 10g. I only use a blob around the size of a 5 cent piece (Australian) and spread it over an area of about 10cm x 10cm. Works well especially if put on an hour before.

Yes I still have a bruise 2 weeks after my injection. Haven't noticed if it makes me more tired than usual ( which is quite often anyway). Although I think I have seemed more tired after a lot of my different appointments, I think because I can get anxious leading up to them, then when they're over I relax and can be tired and emotional!

You've mentioned you've had the DIEP reconstruction, how'd that go, any problems? I'm still deciding if I want to have reconstruction. Am worried about causing more physical problems!

What a journey!

Keep smiling. 🙂

[Sami01 in reply to Oldmegone]

Hello Oldmegone,

How are you?

I'll probably put on a fair amount of Elma for my next injection, they've also given me a large plaster to place on top.

Yer I had the DIEP in January, the first few days after surgery was hard, not being able to move as much, the doctors and nurses do help and encourage you to start moving again with the help of nurses to get you in and out of the bed when necessary.

I wasn't keen on the drains, the doctors said the more movement I made the quicker the drains would be removed, which was 6 days after surgery. Then you have 3 months of recovery time, I had weekly appointments with plastic surgery nurses, monthly appointments with my plastic surgeon to check over my new boob and stomach, one upside is have a flat tummy for once 😂

It's a personal choice I had 2 other options, the implant and the back flap? with the help of my breast care nurse. I asked a lot of questions in the end went with DIEP. And can sy I'm very happy with the results and a flat stomach.

If it helps right down a list of questions for ur breast care nurse and ur plastic surgeon? Hopefully that will help u decide?

Do let me know which you choose?

Take care Sami 😊

[Oldmegone in reply to Sami01]

Thanks Sami, Glad the DIEP went well for you. I think I'll take my time deciding. I'm on a waiting list to see a plastic surgeon. Will talk with them at least.

I don't like the thought of more lymph node interruptions with the stomach being cut and numbness.

In the meantime I'm looking for comfy tops/dresses that don't gape, then I can be whatever cup size I like!😀

Take care. x

[Sami01 in reply to Oldmegone]

As I mentioned before it's a personal choice.

Absolutely agree with taking the necessary time to help you decide on which surgery option is best for you.

Any excuse to go clothes shopping. 😎

Take care Sami 😊

[Jt72]

Hi I have had 4 injections so far. The 1st was painful and I thought I can't do this every month. I don't know if it's I'm aware of what's coming or being injected where the sensation is less, due to DIEP but it's not as bad. Does the nurse pinch the skin before injection? My nurse said this helps x hope pain improves. I'm having my ovaries removed so soon won't have to have it. Take care x

[Sami01 in reply to Jt72]

You've have 4 also. Wow! We're you prescribed emla cream too?

I thought the same, but sadly I have to have them, as I don't want to remove my overies.

Since having the DIEP I've had a flat ish stomach, for the first time in my life 😂 so the nurse jokes about not having much to pinch before injecting.

I walked around the supermarket to help walk off the ache, which did help.

Did you feel tired after?

Take care also

Sami 😊

[Jt72 in reply to Sami01]

Hi Sami, it is nice to have a flat stomach☺️ but like you say there isn't much to grab x I'm tired most days , on phased return due to tiredness. I hope pain improves with time xtake care x

[Sami01 in reply to Jt72]

I've had 2nd injection, this time applying the Elma cream 2 hours before was alot better! Certainly makes having the monthly Injections more bearable! I definitely recommend Elma cream.

Hope all is well with you

Sami 😊

[Mroweoh]

Hi Sami,

I've been getting Zolodex injections monthly since June and my nurse gives me an ice pack to numb the area where she is going to stick me about 20 minutes before and then she uses a numbing agent to numb it deeper under the skin... waits about 5 minutes and then I get the shot. I really don't feel a thing other than the sensation of the prick. Maybe ask if you can have the ice and numbing shot? I do get a bruise for a few days, but it goes away within a couple days. Hope that helps! Hugs.

[Sami01 in reply to Mroweoh]

I've been prescribed emla cream for my second Injection, I will ask for an ice pack also.

I'm guessing it hurts, cause It's a larger needle?

I've got a lil bruise from last week, I reckon It'll fade before the second one.

I walked around the supermarket, purchased chocolates and ice cream as a treat.

Thanks Sami 😊

[Sami01]

I had my second Zoladex injection today. It was much better having used the Elma cream 2 hours before hand. More bearable to the point of not feeling the injection. So I definitely recommend to all to have Elma or an equivalent anaesthetic cream.

Hope all is well with everyone

Sami 😎