western australia

I got jabbed in the tummy

@JudyEv (381837)

Rockingham, Australia

April 24, 2020 6:50pm CST

I got jabbed in the tummy yesterday. It was time for my six-monthly osteoporosis needle which is given in the stomach. I’m sure it’s only three months since the last one but I guess they know what they’re doing. Lol I had to pick up the prescription from the chemist and take it to the doctor’s. The price was on the packet and was $6.90, which is the cost for many of our common drugs. However, they also had the full price on the label which was $217.46. I’m glad I didn’t have to pay that much.Vince might have said I wasn’t worth it. I don’t have a photo of my tummy so here is one of the war memorial in Albany, Western Australia. It’s Anzac Day and the streets should be full of people commemorating the Aussie soldiers who died in the various wars. There were no Anzac Day parades in 1919 or 1920 because of the fear of Spanish flu. This year, many have stood at the ends of their driveways to show respect to our veterans.

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@rebelann (117199)

• El Paso, Texas

25 Apr 20

To think that happened 102 years ago, could it be a cycle for future generations? I'm really glad I don't have to get that kind of shot.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

No-one seems to learn from the mistakes of past generations.

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@rebelann (117199)

• El Paso, Texas

25 Apr 20

True @JudyEv it seems the teachers don't teach history very well anymore.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

26 Apr 20

I don't like injections in my stomach. I guess it's because the skin seems more sensitive.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Apr 20

@JudyEv It doesn't really hurt but it can burn or sting a little.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr 20

The first time I wondered about it but it was okay.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 20

@simone10 True. Any needle hurts a bit. I'd rather not have them at all.

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@moffittjc (128831)

• Gainesville, Florida

25 Apr 20

That was nice that people stood at the ends of their driveways to show respect for your veterans. Even in the midst of a pandemic people are still remembering veterans. That's a nice tribute. I hope that needle in your tummy didn't hurt too bad.

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@moffittjc (128831)

• Gainesville, Florida

27 Apr 20

@JudyEv I'm glad you're a tough girl. I don't mind needles at all, and don't think they hurt when I get poked.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

It didn't hurt at all, thanks. Or maybe I'm just incredibly tough!

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

27 Apr 20

@JudyEv I have to go have them check my bones. I was going to have them checked in May but because of this virus I decided to change it to August. It was quite some time that I I had my bones checked so the doctor wanted me to check them this year.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 20

We've just had our dental appointments cancelled. We have to make new appointments in a couple of months.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

28 Apr 20

@JudyEv I only had my doctor appointment cancelled and had no other appointments to cancel so far. I changed one that I have in May to August and hope it will be ok by then.

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@YrNemo (20254)

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25 Apr 20

Is that injection supposed to help preventing osteoporosis? I have never heard about this so a bit curious. (hope you don't mind)

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

I don't mind at all. It's called denosumab and is supposed to slow or stop bone loss. I've got my doubts about it stopping bone loss altogether.

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@YrNemo (20254)

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26 Apr 20

@JudyEv I keep hearing about women who after reaching 30 or later (menopause?) suddenly got this problem. I am scared in a sense. (A few neighbors of mine, youngish, in their 40s, Dutch background, have been using wheelchair for several years now. They still can walk but only with a walking stick. They say the wheelchair help them move faster.)

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

@YrNemo Once you get in a wheelchair then your muscles deteriorate faster. I think it's best to keep walking as long as you can.

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@aureliah (24687)

• Kenya

27 Apr 20

The injection sounds quite painful (the tummy part) and I hope its effective in preventing bone loss

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr 20

I hope so too. The injection wasn't painful but thanks for your concern. Once it pierced the skin, it just went into fat!

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@aureliah (24687)

• Kenya

28 Apr 20

@JudyEv Mmm okay. To me its still an injection. I'm so afraid of them.

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@bunnybon7 (50970)

• Holiday, Florida

25 Apr 20

and now this flu

I wish my doctor would give a shot for my arthritis but they want me to take a pill and not lay or lean back for an hour after and no coffee or anything not sure that would work with me

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

An hour can be a long time under those sort of conditions.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

25 Apr 20

Great to show respect to vets Amen Judy. Oh I am not getting those shots lol

Glad you dont have to pay full price my gosh. I dont either.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

The needle didn't hurt. I wonder why they don't put it in your arm like most other injections.

@wolfgirl569 (135601)

• Marion, Ohio

25 Apr 20

Glad you dont have to pay full price. But I think Vince would say you are worth more than that.

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@wolfgirl569 (135601)

• Marion, Ohio

25 Apr 20

@JudyEv I would not be surprised if it cost even more here.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

That's a lot of money though, isn't it? I was really surprised.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

25 Apr 20

LOL because any of us would want to share pics of our own tummies! lol

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

26 Apr 20

hahahaha!

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

That's what I thought. My account might be instantly suspended!!!

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Apr 20

I saw it was Anzac Day and thought of you or Australia when I saw it. It's good they stand at the end of their driveways to show respect. I had a choice of needle or tablet. I'm taking the once a week tablet for osteoporosis.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

26 Apr 20

@JudyEv If you get a natural calcium supplement it should be okay.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

I'm supposed to take a calcium supplement but there was some negative press about that so I stopped it. I should really read up more about it.

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@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

25 Apr 20

Until when will you have the osteoporosis injection?

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

I had it two days ago.

@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Sorry, I think I read your comment wrongly. I have the injection every six months.

@LindaOHio (222285)

• United States

25 Apr 20

I took the pills when I had osteoporosis. I don't think I'd care for the shots! Interesting post about Anzac Day.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

The shots don't hurt but the six months seem to come around very quickly.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Apr 20

Glad you got your meds. This is amazing history. Veterans deserve the respect.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

The Australian and NZ forces were treated as cannon fodder by the British.

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@snowy22315 (208760)

• United States

25 Apr 20

If Vince balked at the full price, ask him how he would like caring for you with a broken hip?

6.90 sounds like a super price!

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

I made Vince guess at the full price so he said $50. I said higher. He said $80 and so it went. Eventually he got to $210.

@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

25 Apr 20

Does it hurt to get the injection in your tummy ?

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Not at all. There is just a tiny prick like you'd get in your arm.

@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

25 Apr 20

pheww like you say thank goodness you don't have to pay the full price... and I love the act to show of respect ... very good... sometimes less is more....

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

There was a lot of publicity about it in the evening. It seemed it was taken up by many people.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

25 Apr 20

Thank goodness for insurance! I’m sure those standing at the end of their driveway are thinking of what’s happening now.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

I'm afraid we were still fast asleep at that time. But we did watch some of the relevant shows on TV.

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@pjmurphy (2498)

• United States

25 Apr 20

I haven't needed osteoporosis medication yet, but I have heard a few negative stories about it.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

I haven't had any side effects but apparently there are sometimes.

@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

25 Apr 20

That's an ouchie.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

It didn't hurt really. Just like any needle there is a bit of a prick then it's all over.

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