I've been and gone and done it 😃

[LolalalalalaLola]

I'd like to thank everyone for their advice and encouragement.

I've done it! I've given myself my first injection, I was so brave! I had my well done sticker ready to slap on my chest and I now wear it proudly 😜

The next question is how many injections over how long?

Thanks again, I'm so pleased with myself.

[Clutter]

LolalalalalaLola,Very brave! If you have neurological symptoms NHS is supposed to give alternate day loading injections until symptoms resolve but I think they often limit them to six. You might want to try the PA Society forum on HU for advice about frequency of injections.

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

[Marz]

Just keep going until things improve for you ! I have weekly ones and for almost two years now.

CONGRATULATIONS ! No more having to grovel to those that understand so little

[Hidden]

hi there well done, the first time you have to inject yourself is a bit do i don't i, but like me that's been injecting myself not for Thyroid problems, i'm diabetic and i have to inject myself three time a day every day and been doing now for the last 7 years, so you will get used to it, but well done i know some people are afraid of needles. take care Alan

[LolalalalalaLola in reply to Hidden]

Sorry I didn't put what I was injecting for I was diagnosed with a B12 deficiency with lots of neurological problems but I also thought my thyroid could be a problem as I have a lot of the symptoms that relate to an under active thyroid and asked for advice.

Well done you, you are a veteran at it 😊

[Hidden in reply to LolalalalalaLola]

hi there many thanks and you no need to say sorry, i thought you had just started injection on a regular basic, there more the me injecting for diabetes long then me, i must admit i've been a diabetic now for 43 years its only been on injections now for the last 7 year. i hope whatever B12 is helps you, i'm sorry but i don't know much about Thyroid conditions but i know someone apart from all on here that suffers with there Thyroid please take care and look after yourself all the best Alan

[deniseinmilden]

Fantastic! Well done!

Good luck with your new life!

[Hidden]

You're brilliant!

[Jose651]

Well done Lola,

As Marz says, No more groveling.

👍

[SAMBS]

Well done Lola, very brave, but as they say needs must.

What are you injecting though and why, if I may be so nosy! Just in case I may have to some day! Thanks, Sx

[LolalalalalaLola in reply to SAMBS]

Hi SAMBS, I'm B12 deficient so I'm injecting Meth B12 I've had it for a few months now but I've waited until all my tests came back I didn't want to skew them, my doctor won't let me have more frequent ones just the 1ml every three month. Just plucked up courage today after everyone's encouragement. I have high hopes 😃

[SAMBS in reply to LolalalalalaLola]

Thanks Lola, I see my doc again tomorrow Friday, as I have to get a prescription for my next blood test next week. My last one nearly a month ago, showed I was at lower end on B12, of out of range, but another marker he's ignored! So it was something else I was going to talk him about. I'll make sure it's tested again next week, and like you will wait for my results! Good luck with yours, S.

[humanbean]

Well done!

[shaws Administrator]

You didn't say what you injected? You are braver than me.

[LolalalalalaLola in reply to shaws]

Sorry I was so excited... Meth B12 😊