I just gave myself the first injection. I was really nervous but it wasn't that bad. I injected 2mL of filgrastim, which was a 600 micrograms dose. Luckily you can inject up to 2mL subcutaneously so I only had to do one injection. Those receiving a greater volume of the medication may get an injection in more than one site.
I inserted the needle and started pushing the medication slowly. The slow injection was the key for decreased injection pain. Your body can only absorb so much fluid in a short amount of time so by giving it a little extra time, it makes it a bit less painful.
The area was a little sore and it radiated around the injection sight for a little while but it's fine now and it's 9pm and I'm still doing well. No side effects yet! I'm still going to continue taking Tylenol regularly in hopes that it will help with what's to come.
Until tomorrow!
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