Joanne Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Lovenox - Prescribed because my broken and battered body doesn't move "enough" and they are worried about me throwing a blood clot. It's spendy, which is one thing, but it's daunting. When my dd is on meds, I give her a shot, but this is different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Can you get the generic Lovenox? Much cheaper. I have two if you want them. Remember to NOT rub the injection area!! Makes the bruising much, much worse. And go slow...Lovenox burns. Hopefully it won't be too bad for you. I've had to give myself belly and hip shots for up to 14 weeks straight; it does get easier and it's way better than having someone else do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 So sorry, Joanne! I have to do Lovenox shots whenever I get on a plane, thanks to a nasty blood clot. Right in the stomach too and they leave huge bruises. What works for me - exhale when you put the needle in. Pinching the skin gently helps too. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I had to do that for a month. It's a painful shot and stings for quite a while after. :( ouch !! I dreaded it every day and I ended up with a few spots that bruised something awful. :( Hmmm. Not very encouraging , am I? I meant to commiserate with you. :) My biggest hurdle was remembering to take it at the same time each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I used an automatic injector to help myself learn to inject myself with allergy shots. Do you think that something like that would be helpful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Rolling Stones. Maximum volume. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 You can do this. Make sure they show you how at the pharmacy, or someplace. Deep breaths. I did daily shots for a few years. You have my sympathy. It gets easier to do, with practice. Wish I had more practical advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Had to do the same thing to myself. Yes have the nurse do a demo. I had to lock myself in the bathroom each time. It wasn't fun and didn't get any easier for me. So big hugs from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 One of the kids could do it for you. I talked dh through giving me mine when I had a blood clot. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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