Tired Stomach
Any suggestions out there for a tired stomach? I would appreciate any
suggestions. I’m trying all kinds of creams, any type of cream recommended?
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Any suggestions out there for a tired stomach? I would appreciate any
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October 11th, 2003 at 4:22 am
Are you talking inside or outside??
Jan
—– Original Message —–
From: Frank
To: Insulin Pump Users
Sent: Friday, December 24, 1999 3:14 PM
Subject: [Insulinpumpusers] Tired Stomach
Any suggestions out there for a tired stomach? I would appreciate any
suggestions. I’m trying all kinds of creams, any type of cream recommended?
October 11th, 2003 at 9:16 am
outside I think, huh? Franky??
fp
Are you talking inside or outside??
Jan
—– Original Message —–
From: Frank
To: Insulin Pump Users
Sent: Friday, December 24, 1999 3:14 PM
Subject: [Insulinpumpusers] Tired Stomach
Any suggestions out there for a tired stomach? I would appreciate any
suggestions. I’m trying all kinds of creams, any type of cream recommended?
October 11th, 2003 at 10:07 pm
Are you talking inside or outside??
Jan
—– Original Message —–
From: Frank
To: Insulin Pump Users
Sent: Friday, December 24, 1999 3:14 PM
Subject: [Insulinpumpusers] Tired Stomach
Any suggestions out there for a tired stomach? I would appreciate any
suggestions. I’m trying all kinds of creams, any type of cream recommended?
October 12th, 2003 at 1:31 am
"pop"??
fp
Are you talking inside or outside??
Jan
—– Original Message —–
From: Frank
To: Insulin Pump Users
Sent: Friday, December 24, 1999 3:14 PM
Subject: [Insulinpumpusers] Tired Stomach
Any suggestions out there for a tired stomach? I would appreciate any
suggestions. I’m trying all kinds of creams, any type of cream recommended?
October 12th, 2003 at 12:52 pm
I don’t think of the *soda* variety. Perhaps, Frank, if you’d explain a little
more clearly we’d catch on. I’m now concluding that you are talking about
infusion sets?
Jan
"pop"??
fp
both Jan.. once and a while they just pop on entry or I draw blood. Or
sometimes they bend as they are being inserted.
Are you talking inside or outside??
Jan
Any suggestions out there for a tired stomach? I would appreciate any
suggestions. I’m trying all kinds of creams, any type of cream recommended?
Frank
October 12th, 2003 at 7:10 pm
Frank, can you be more specific? Tired meaning from multiple site use? dry
skin, Joan:)
October 13th, 2003 at 3:18 am
Frank, it’s time to use a different infusion set…I think you use the bent
needle, right? If so, try the Rapids - 6mm…they’re very small and thin,
are a 90* angle so it will be easier to apply to your buttocks and triceps
area of your arm..there’s usually a bit more subcutaneous fat there, but if I
remember, you said you were quite thin…They’re relatively easy to apply,
and the adhesive hasn’t been bothering me, so it might not bother you
either…give it a try…Joan:)
October 13th, 2003 at 2:46 pm
Merry Christmas Joan
I’m actually using the tender sets. What is happening is IM starting to get
poor absorption or sites just give out real fast. The plastic canuola
becomes bent easily. The big problem with the rapid is there is no
disconnect. I would have to pull the set out and reinsert it when taking a
shower. I have been using all kinds of creams on my stomach and it seems to
help.. but my biggest fear is going back to injections, it was horrible for
me. I tried the rapids once, maybe I will call the place where I get my
supplies and have them substitute a box of rapids for me. Maybe they can
work in my butt and give my tummy a month off.
Thanks,
October 13th, 2003 at 9:23 pm
Frank,
I use the Sof-Set non-QR. I cover my site with Op-Site 4575 by Smith+Nephew
that is a complete piece of tape 2"x3". That way there is no exposure to the
site. Maybe Joan knows why there is a hole and if it’s really necessary in
the other tapes. MiniMed carries Op-Site and I have ordered it mostly
through my pharmacy. That is the tape I started with 16+ years ago and am
not allergic to it. So there is no need to do anything to the site when
showering. I just make sure the water is aimed there constantly. Maybe using
this tape you can use the Rapid.
Jan
October 14th, 2003 at 10:25 am
Frank, maybe this might help. I’m not sure what your procedure is but here
is what I do….. I use one side of my belly area at a time, rotating every
2 months this coincides with the pump change, therefore it’s easy to
remember. This method gives the infusion site I have used for 2 months, 2
to 4 months healing time between uses. Seems top work so far.
fp
October 14th, 2003 at 9:46 pm
Frank,
After 16+ years I have not had to give up my pump. I do get perplexed at
times as to where to go next. Recently I started inserting above my
beltline. I was initially taught to not go within 1" in 1 month of a site –
so far I’m still pumping.
Merry Christmas,
Jan
October 15th, 2003 at 6:23 am
Hi Frank:
Hope everyone had a Happy Christmas!
there is no reason why you have to stop using your pump. You should however,
consider using more than one type of infusion set. You have the MiniMed
pump, and there’s no reason why you have to remove the set just to shower.
The pump is water resistant, not water proof like the Disetronic. You can
cover the Rapid or any other administration set with an occlusive dressing
like Tegaderm HP (what I use) which is hypoallergenic and holds up fairly
well, just don’t leave the water beating on it, which isn’t hard. The IV
3000 has the hole punched through simply for use with the
Soft-sets. I don’t rely on just the adhesive on the set itself. There’s no
back up that way in the event the tubing gets snagged for some reason.
There are numerous other sites we can administer insulin on our bodies. The
triceps area on our upper arms (thats the "fatty" part us women hate) the
back part of our upper arm. There are hips (just not directly over the
bones) any place you can pinch an inch is ok. If you check the Lilly insulin
administration guide sheet, it has the shape of a human body with acceptable
administration sites for injecting insulin. The same is true for pumping.
Just remember that some areas may be slower to absorb and others faster.
I would also do a bit more aggressive skin care at the old sites. Gentle
massage, using a good skin cream, but that doesn’t stop what’s happening
underneath! I’ve come to like the Rapids, simply because they are thinner, I
can reuse them with good aseptic technique, and they don’t "fail" as fast as
the tenders or soft-sets (personally I think it’s because of the size Both
thickness and length of the cannulas). And having just gotten out of the
shower, everything gets patted dry and that’s it!
Remember the Rapids come in 3 needle lengths 6mm, 8mm, and 10 mm- since you
are thin, I’d try the 6 mm and see how it works…and as Jan suggested,
definitely cover with an additional dressing. You can call your supplier and
as them to send samples of the different occlusive dressings (or IV site
dressings) They let moisture out just don’t let any in…give it a
try….Joan
October 15th, 2003 at 3:32 pm
Thanks Joan.. I called Disetronic today and they are sending me some samples
of the rapid. I will let you know if they work.
October 22nd, 2003 at 3:26 pm
I am probably misunderstanding, but here goes….
With MiniMed I have shower pouches. The pump goes inside and then it can be
worn around the neck, or hung on a hanger somewhere near the shower, or over
the shower head. The pouch is nothing more than a plastic bag slighter
thicker than a sandwich bag with resealable adhesive. I use one of these for
up to a month. I also use a QR set that allows me to disconnect without
removing the infusion set when I want to be totally free of the unit. The
bags, by the way, are big enough for the D but I understand that is is
necessary for it. I use the IV3000 to cover the infusion site and it stays
put so long as I don’t try to scrub it off.