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Any one with Neuroendocrine tumors getting the shot once a month?

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (111)
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@ruthybabybaby1

Yes me. Lanreotide. Have been having for some months now and is horrendous. Am thinking of stopping as sideceffects awful. The actual injection is sooooooooooo painful too. I feel so lethargic like I cannot get out of bed. Cannot do anything as feel so weak.

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fraaseo | @fraaseo | May 16 10:20am

Ask your physician for a lidocaine cream prescription. Apply a dime size amount to the injection site & cover with tape, press n seal or Saran wrap 45 minutes prior. Helps immensely!

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zacharycat | @zacharycat | May 16 6:10pm

Do they warm the medicine to room temp before injection? If not than that cold fluid will be very painful going in. Most nurses warm it first, but some are in a hurry and just don't care that much.

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vickihorseman | @vickihorseman | May 17 4:36am

I had a really hard time for the first 6 months or so then it started getting a little better. I have them every 3 weeks and dread it however..........I have found that taking an ultram then I climb in bed on a heating pad. Usually if I rest I feel better the next day.

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vinnie694 | @vinnie694 | May 17 8:40am

My doctor prescribed lidocaine patches, I put them on a few hours before the shot, you know your getting a shot but there is really no pain..

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