@mollie59 Hello Mollie:

Thanks for the great suggestion regarding the Lidocaine lotion prior to the injection!

Teresa

Thank you Mollie. I was not aware they could issue a topical anesthetic for this. I get another injection tomorrow so I will ask. Hugs and prayers for you. Please tell me more about your road you have traveled with this disease.

Hi Mollie,
I asked my Dr yesterday and she wrote a script maybe an hour after she received the request. I will use it today before the injection and let you know how it works out!

Mollie,
The cram worked like a charm. I can’t thank you enough for the suggestion! Hugs

The nurses may be giving it to you incorrectly. If you get a lump apply heat. It has to go into a muscle. Talk to your doctor about it. Plus get in a system - even months right cheek---odd months left cheek. Every other time it should vary where - which cheek you get the shot. My husband has been getting it for a year and half and only twice did he have a problem. One time it was up too high and he suffered, the doctor said if not given correctly it doesn't do any good. So you see how important this is.

I am so happy to hear it worked out for you. My local nurse told me there was no sense in having the pain. Continued prayers to you.....