Neutrophils

[sallyplest]

Hi just a quick update. Had blood test yesterday and got call from hospital straight after to start 4 day GC-SF injection as my neutrophils are 0.3. I'm going to inject myself and wondered if anyone had any advice.

[Tanta44]

I didn't find it too bad. The needle is very fine. I found I could numb the spot with an ice cube if I felt particularly sensitive! Good luck.

[sallyplest in reply to Tanta44]

I didn't find it too bad it was the feeling after the first one that was not nice, painful joints and headache, but the 2nd and 3rd have been fine.

[luckyackerl]

Being a bit of a wuss I got myself some Emla cream which is a local anaesthetic, worked a treat! As an ex nurse I had used it on patients so thought I might as well benefit, no prescription needed.. felt I had been through enough on the needle front with chemo transfusions...good luck!

Joyce aka luckyackerl

[sallyplest in reply to luckyackerl]

Thanks for the advice. I didn't feel much which was a relief, just hope it works.

[LynnB1947]

My wife gave me the neulasta injections. One a day for 3 days in the stomach. Very small needle & barely feel the injection. Push the med in slow.

I guess I could've given myself the shots but glad I didn't have to.

[Cllcanada Top Poster CURE Hero]

Hope you are follow a neutropenic diet. Food handling must be impeccable...watch for cross contamination.. in the kitchen

Here is a typical diet.. many more on the internet..l

upmc.com/patients-visitors/...

[sallyplest in reply to Cllcanada]

Thank you very much for that I have been following it.