Any pre-injection tips for Tymlos?

@babbsjoy I did get needles at my local pharmacy with a PCP or endo script, if that ends up being needed. The specialty pharmacies that send us Tymlos seem limited to one kind of needle, probably the kind used in the study. But in the meantime you could use whatever you can get, according to my endo. They are often termed "insulin pen needles." They are even on Amazon!

@windyshores
Thank you! It may well come to that!

@babbsjoy I wanted to mention that alcohol swabs and a sharps container may be included in your prescription. My first rx I received Tymlos pen and needles. When I called for a refill for second pen they asked if I needed alcohol swabs/wipes and a sharps container. I said I didn’t know they were included. The rep told me someone is supposed to ask me each time I call for a refill. So far, she has been the only one to ask if I need them. I have employer insurance.

@bluebonnet242

Thank you for the heads up! I did receive 30 days of alcohol wipes, and a sharps container. Sadly, only one needle 🤪. The pharmacist at the specialty pharmacy is trying to expedite the rest of the needles. He actually apologized profusely —which people just don’t seem to do anymore, and I appreciated it. I did ask if when I refill for the pen if the needle quantity will stay adjusted to the appropriate amount or if this would be a “thing” again. He said it will be an issue again and to emphasize with the person I speak to at refill that that needs to be changed—similar to what you are saying in terms of supplies….we will see! Thanks for checking in, I really appreciate it!

babbsjoy, good advice from your doctor. If you drink a glass of water prior, you might be getting up after an hour or so at night.
My blood pressure drops about 20mmHg systolic in the first hour. My heart rate picks up and giving me a sense of energy.
Just be careful about balance.

@gently
Thank you for your insights! I am hesitant to take it at night—just for the reasons you have pointed out! I usually have to try to not hydrate too much before bed, or it’s up and down frequently in the night. If the med brings dizziness, not a good combo! Never thought of being energized—doesn’t sound restful! Will see how it goes, good to be forewarned— thanks much.

Although I have finished my 2 years of Tymlos and always received alcohol wipe and needles in every 30 month supply, the last 2 months I only received 1 alcohol wipe with my order. Didn’t make sense…someone is dropping the ball at the other end. I had purchased a supply of needles and wipes myself just to have on hand so I didn’t bother contacting the specialty pharmacy. The pharmacy I used was always very helpful with questions or concerns I had. Contact them with any issues you might have. 🌹Rose

Several posts recommend injecting in the thigh or butt cheek to avoid a puffy stomach. I tried this and it works for me! Stomach slimming down after a year if injecting in the belly fat.

I did Tymlos in belly and Evenity in thighs. My kid has type 1 diabetes. Insulin can be injected in tummy, thigh etc. but we were told absorption is fastest in tummy, so if sugars were high we would always do tummy. For that reason, I injected Tymlos in my tummy. Tummy did get a little puffy but it went away quickly. Fractures make my tummy stick out too because of changes in my spine!

@windyshores
Thank you for the info. I am very encouraged by your posts, and wish you health and healing! I just received my Tymlos prescription, and the needles (needles were delayed due to error)—should start this evening!