Neulasta????

I never had it so stand to be corrected but I think it is like an immune booster to help combat low blood counts which can be a side effect of chemo. I think it may give rise to extra aches and pains tho

Hopefully some of the gals who had it will chime in.

Oh and by the way I think it is something you self inject (if you can) else your GP can do.

Lindylu

IT'S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. I chose not to give it to myself as I felt I'd faff around and probably hurt myself. My husband administered it no bother and it never hurt. It makes new white blood cells to boost your immune system. You may get a slight pain in your bones but if you take a painkiller you'll be fine. I had six of them and survived and I never had a problem with my bloods throughout so it works. A nurse will visit the house and show you how to do it, and you get it in the chemist before your chemo and keep it n the fridge till you use it. I have a little yellow bucket of used ones to bring back when I'm in agin.

Just one thing after another eh??
How are you getting on Mary? Thanks for reply lindy

Xx

Hi Neadi,

I will have to administer that to myself too. I am off for first session shortly, so will find out exact details today.

It will help with our blood count, can cause aches in ribs and lower back, but that just means that the bone marrow is making new blood cells, thus explaining aches.

If it means we are not prone to infection, it is worth it.

M xx

Honestly it's nothing to concern yourself with it's one of the easiest things to deal with and you know it's working in your favour. I never felt a thing when been given it and I took painkillers when bones pained . I'm not too bad neadie taking a little longer to get out of it this time but I'm at the better end of it, should get my taste back over next few days, have eaten little since Thursday looking forward to a nice dinner end of the week mmmmm

Hi Neadi

When I heard I had to administer a injection to myself I thought "you've gotta be kidding "
The nurses came out to my house and helped me practice on a pin cushion! Anyway it was not anything as bad as I thought it didn't hurt at all and I am jumpy with needles.
I luckily didn't have any of the bone pain but as they said above they give you painkillers if you do .

good luck
x

NAS love your chemo is called FU how appropriate!!!

Hee Hee,

that gave me a chuckle !

xSandra

Thanks guys!! It's here in the fridge ready to go....
Anriocht, hope all went ok today

Xx

Neadi,

Just administered the neulasta injection about an hour ago, myself! The nurse that called out was very helpful, we practiced about three times, it only takes about 10 seconds, slight sting into the skin, but nothing at all to worry about.

Honestly, am feeling rather sick today, but feeling a little bit normal over last hour or so, but I guess a lot of it is not knowing what to expect, how sick we can expect to feel etc. etc. Hope by Friday that I will be feeling a little bit better.

Best of luck tomorrow!
An Ríocht.

Was thinking of you yest and today! Well done for getting through no.1

Anything I should do or bring???

Neadi,

Drink lots of water tonight and tomorrow morning, so that they won't have difficulty getting a vein tomorrow. I have never had any difficulty with my veins, but nurse showed me yesterday morning, how slow my blood was coming through, when they were doing my bloods initially.

They need good veins for chemo!

Drink lots of water in 24 to 48 hours after chemo. Stock up on crackers, smoothies, or juiced drinks, I am really, really off my food and I always had a great appetite, even since my diagnosis.

Also I was absolutely wrecked tired last night, could not believe how tired I was.

Keep positive, this time tomorrow evening, you will have one down too!!

Much love
Mxx

Hi neadi
Good luck tomorrow.it is honestly not as bad as you think it will be.as said above lots of water and stock up on bland foods.will be thinking of you tomorrow and you will have great company I'm sure with dee.this time tomorrow you will only have 5 to go.
Xx w

Thinking of you today neadie you'll be fine, it'll become a way of life before you know it. It's countdown to the end now xxxxx