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      • January 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm
      Carolmcq
      Participant
        Thanks Roxy,

        It’s good to know that traveling, especially flying, will work out. Because of it needing to be refrigerated, it will take some planning I guess. Did you carry it on, or put it in your checked luggage? I’m just wondering how the airlines handle needles, etc. I’m guessing checked luggage is the best way to go, and then hope they don’t lose your luggage!

        Best,

        Carol

        • January 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm
        Carolmcq
        Participant
          Thanks Roxy,

          It’s good to know that traveling, especially flying, will work out. Because of it needing to be refrigerated, it will take some planning I guess. Did you carry it on, or put it in your checked luggage? I’m just wondering how the airlines handle needles, etc. I’m guessing checked luggage is the best way to go, and then hope they don’t lose your luggage!

          Best,

          Carol

          • January 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm
          Carolmcq
          Participant
            Thanks Roxy,

            It’s good to know that traveling, especially flying, will work out. Because of it needing to be refrigerated, it will take some planning I guess. Did you carry it on, or put it in your checked luggage? I’m just wondering how the airlines handle needles, etc. I’m guessing checked luggage is the best way to go, and then hope they don’t lose your luggage!

            Best,

            Carol

            • January 26, 2013 at 2:11 pm
            Carolmcq
            Participant
              Thanks for your reply! Wow, I didn’t even realize that leukine is something I might be able to stay on that long. The ice cube is a good idea, since the hardest part for me is doing the initial stick.

              I’ve given myself only 3 injections so far, but the side effects were only bad the first night. Since then I’m taking two Tylenol and going to bed. Either I’m sleeping through the effects, or they’re minimal.

              I’ve had interferon too, and most recently the isolated limb perfusion. My insurance copay for the leukine is going to be around $50 for each of the 2-week rounds.

              Best,

              Carol

              • January 26, 2013 at 2:11 pm
              Carolmcq
              Participant
                Thanks for your reply! Wow, I didn’t even realize that leukine is something I might be able to stay on that long. The ice cube is a good idea, since the hardest part for me is doing the initial stick.

                I’ve given myself only 3 injections so far, but the side effects were only bad the first night. Since then I’m taking two Tylenol and going to bed. Either I’m sleeping through the effects, or they’re minimal.

                I’ve had interferon too, and most recently the isolated limb perfusion. My insurance copay for the leukine is going to be around $50 for each of the 2-week rounds.

                Best,

                Carol

                • January 26, 2013 at 2:11 pm
                Carolmcq
                Participant
                  Thanks for your reply! Wow, I didn’t even realize that leukine is something I might be able to stay on that long. The ice cube is a good idea, since the hardest part for me is doing the initial stick.

                  I’ve given myself only 3 injections so far, but the side effects were only bad the first night. Since then I’m taking two Tylenol and going to bed. Either I’m sleeping through the effects, or they’re minimal.

                  I’ve had interferon too, and most recently the isolated limb perfusion. My insurance copay for the leukine is going to be around $50 for each of the 2-week rounds.

                  Best,

                  Carol

                  • January 23, 2013 at 12:17 pm
                  Carolmcq
                  Participant
                    Thanks Harry! I appreciate your quick reply!
                    • January 23, 2013 at 12:17 pm
                    Carolmcq
                    Participant
                      Thanks Harry! I appreciate your quick reply!
                      • January 23, 2013 at 12:17 pm
                      Carolmcq
                      Participant
                        Thanks Harry! I appreciate your quick reply!
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