Canula pain???

[NicolaN]

Im on day 5 of my new pump. Changed the canula 3 times now as instructed but I'm finding it uncomfortable and sore. I am also bruising. Am I doing something wrong? Is it natural to be uncomfortable in the beginning?

 

[MushyPeaBrain]

What cannula are you using and where? Are you very slim?

 

[nikkid]

Nicola have you tried a couple of different cannula types?
When I started my pump I was given a couple of different sets to try. I am very lean and found angled sets painful compared to 90 degree. May be worth trying different things to see what works best for you?

 

[-Artemis-]

I found I was reacting to the teflon in both the angled and "normal' 90 degree sets -- which meant I could barely get past 36hrs without the sets being so sore and itchy that I had to change them.... now on steel sets and WAY better -- even though they do sometimes still hit "funny bits" *and* i'm sensitive to the adhesive, I can at least keep them in for the full 48hrs and they don't leave itchy / raised sores when taken out... perhaps worth asking if you could try steel sets...?

 

[Spicey245]

I am on Medtronic 640G and am using Mio sets (6mm) which seem to be really comfy but I've noticed if I insert them a little too high on waist (nearer ribs) it is a little uncomfortable (feels like it's pinching). Think the area doesn't have enough fat and its hitting muscle.

 

[himtoo]

I am on Medtronic 640G and am using Mio sets (6mm) which seem to be really comfy but I've noticed if I insert them a little too high on waist (nearer ribs) it is a little uncomfortable (feels like it's pinching). Think the area doesn't have enough fat and its hitting muscle.

just a thought -- could it be you are too near your ribs and it is breathing that stretches causing you the discomfort
my newest omnipod change is up high on stomach and I am getting the symptom you describe.

 

[iHs]

I tend to go no more than 1.5ins above my naval as any higher would be a bit tender