1st Besremi shot: 1st Besremi shot under my... - MPN Voice

MPN Voice

10,887 members15,202 posts

1st Besremi shot

Barbiebreath profile image
9 Replies

1st Besremi shot under my belt- literally! 😀 You all know I was a nervous wreck. Not about a needle- about the medicine. I thought I was going to have a panic attack but it’s done. The process was fine just had to deal with my crazy self.

Now I’m calm but feel like I’m sitting on a bomb waiting to see what side effects I’ll have. You all are such a help to me, hopefully Ill get to a place where I can help others too.

Lol- if any new people are reading this and are freaking out about ANYTHING…. You are not alone. 🤪

Written by
Barbiebreath profile image
Barbiebreath
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
EPguy profile image
EPguy

Great progress to get it all started. What was your 1st dose?

Barbiebreath profile image
Barbiebreath in reply toEPguy

100mcg

hunter5582 profile image
hunter5582

GOOD NEWS! Settle in for long boring wait for something to happen. In this case, boring is good. That is actually one of my primary treatment goals. I really want to be "The World's Most Boring Patient."

Wishing you lots of boredom! 😒

Barbiebreath profile image
Barbiebreath in reply tohunter5582

It’s been 12 hours now. I have mild nausea and have had several bathroom trips. So far all is tolerable and I’m grateful for that. Please tell me that this will calm down and I will adjust. As much as I’d love to be skinny - I’m thirsty and hungry! I can’t even take a sip of water without stirring things up. I’m actually taking this as a promising sign because I’ve never had an upset tummy AND been hungry at the same time. I saw my 3 year old granddaughter yesterday. There were plenty of hugs and kisses. Today she was diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease. 🤦‍♀️ Put me on your prayer list please.

hunter5582 profile image
hunter5582

I expect that the nausea and diarrhea will calm down. I would use some OTC meds to control the symptoms and just feel more comfortable. You know your own body best regarding what works for you. The things that work for me are:

For nausea: Nauzene (OTC chewable tabs), Cola Syrup (old school remedy), Emetrol (a similar syrup TOC), and Ginger Tea (I like Ginger Aid tea by Traditional Medicinals - find it at grocery store).

For diarrhea - loperamide (aka Imodium) or Pepto Bismol (which is also anti-nausea).

It is important to stay hydrated. It will make you feel better. I unusually find room temperature water is easier to drink on an unsettled stomach. I also tolerate du-bubbled ginger ale or the aforementioned ginger tea.

Sorry to hear about the hand foot mouth decease exposure. You certainly did not need that on top of starting up on the Besremi. It is usually a mild infection that will pass on its own but is an inconvenience for sure. I hope you dodge that bullet. Prayers headed your way. 🙏

Barbiebreath profile image
Barbiebreath

Woke up feeling fine! I’m so relieved that it wasn’t “so” bad.

Now… work some magic Besremi!

EPguy profile image
EPguy in reply toBarbiebreath

Feeling fine is what we all treasure.

One top lesson I've learned from the Voice is the hydration, lots of water. It can help me not just GI issues, but overall feeling. It does mean more restroom breaks though.

Hopetohelp profile image
Hopetohelp in reply toBarbiebreath

Great news x

Mostew profile image
Mostew

I missed your post the other day . So glad symptoms have calmed down.

First step is the hardest isn't it . ..

X

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Besremi shot #7

Hi everyone, 7th Besremi shot was last Friday and I did 125 mcg. I stayed at 100 mcg for about a...
Elizka profile image

2nd Besremi shot

I did it couple days ago. It remains at 50mcg as I am transitioning off HU. I did at home so no...
EPguy profile image

Besremi

Hello all, Always my go to site for some good insight. My Hematologist is talking about me...
josup26 profile image

Latest CBC, CMP and Besremi shot

I had my 5th shot last week. It was at 100mcg, next will be at 150. I had a very bad day...
EPguy profile image

Specialist - 1st visit

Hi Everyone, You were all so kind with support when I had posted that I was anxious about my first...
Cmg5935 profile image

Moderation team

Debinha profile image
DebinhaAdministrator
Mazcd profile image
MazcdPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.