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An injection every 6 weeks - that's new? isn't it?

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The GP told me I could only have an injection every 8 weeks after my loading doses

So I went for my first injection today & on my notes it is down as every 6 weeks - that's odd isn't it?

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I think they make it up as they go along, ha ha!

I think they make it up as they go along, ha ha!

Yep, very odd, but I'd be very happy with that and quietly stick to it if you can! Marre.

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Chocolate41

When I had my loading doses around 6months ago my px said every month.They soon changed it to 12 wkly.Yes I agree keep very quite.Good luck.

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KTMac

Bit annoyed as I could have had one 2 weeks ago but roll on 6 weeks :)

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lal2502

Yeah mum's the word! I tried to get in two weeks early for my first mainenance shot but got in trouble ha ha so make the most x

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