lovenox/arixtra ladies?

semdkm

Hi there--I'm waiting for the call from my RE with hopefully good news confirming a pg!  I'm losing it and trying to keep busy by posting .  If I am pg, I have to start arixtra injections right away and I'm pretty nervous about that.  Is it terrible?  (Granted, it will be worth it if it means I get to keep this pregnancy after so many losses).  I hope I'm able to join this board very soon!  GL to all of you.

ginleigh

Hi, is arixtra the same as lovenox?  I inject lovenox twice a day, and it's not that bad honestly.  I mean, if I didn't have to do it I would, of course, rather not, but in the scheme of things...it's really just a drop in the bucket.  I do find I bruise less and it hurts less if I ice before and after each shot.  There are certain parts on my lower love handles where I seriously barely feel it with ice. 

Some things to know so you won't freak out - sometimes a big bruise is inevitable.  Also, you can delvelop painful little knots under an injections site, I have one right now - they go away on their own after a few days.  Occasionally I bleed a little, but sometimes not at all. 

I look forward to the end of the shots, but more because it can be an irritant to remember than anything else.  And of course, shots are not fun - but you can do this for sure!

MrsMSG

Shots are no fun, no matter how you cut it, but it truly becomes old hat.  I have about one, maybe two, bad shots a week.  But I've gotten a technique down where I hardly feel it.  You'll find what works for you.

I hate that you'll be joining us over here, but I hope that you are indeed pregnant!