I compared two different batches of my rapid yesterday and they both seem to have had the same ingredients! I was just hoping I would have had some answers now but still none... It is like my skin is crawling, it tingles and burns... I just want it to stop.Oh dear. You're in the wars! I hope those steroids don't boost your bloods into the stratosphere, meaning you need additional Novorapid. That could be uncomfortable!
When I talked about the potential for reformulation of Novorapid, I meant like changes to the "recipe", as opposed to the maker. That said, when I looked I couldn't find any comments about that potential on the internet.
If it ramps up Nicola, don't ignore it. Some allergies tick along at the really annoying stage for ages, but sometimes they can suddenly go a bit wappy. Always be safe.
Now, not being an insulin user here, I'm just applying some logic, as opposed to diabetes knowledge, but have you tried using insulin from the other batch, just in case (although, they could both be "changed", if that was the issue)?I compared two different batches of my rapid yesterday and they both seem to have had the same ingredients! I was just hoping I would have had some answers now but still none... It is like my skin is crawling, it tingles and burns... I just want it to stop.
I've used steroids in the past and they haven't affected my bloods too much, been a few years since I have taken prednisone though. I don't know whether to put my libre back on or not
Yeah that's what I did but no change Now, not being an insulin user here, I'm just applying some logic, as opposed to diabetes knowledge, but have you tried using insulin from the other batch, just in case (although, they could both be "changed", if that was the issue)?
Also is it worth trying to get hold of my DSN tomorrow??
Hello, That's okay. Yes I managed to get hold of her and have an appointment for Friday at 9.30...my Omnipod is back off again as it was just too uncomfortable and I am really hoping I can get back onto it soon!Hi Nicola - Apologies, I missed this post. Did you manage to get hold of your DSN?
I'd say it certainly couldn't do any harm. Even if it was just to try a couple of vials of an alternative rapid insulin.
OK, I know swapping insulins isn't like just swapping red socks for blue socks, but it could help conform or eliminate the Novorapid from the conundrum, and you'd at least feel you were trying something.
Hello, That's okay. Yes I managed to get hold of her and have an appointment for Friday at 9.30...my Omnipod is back off again as it was just too uncomfortable and I am really hoping I can get back onto it soon!
I went to the GP yesterday and he did absolutely nothing despite my discharge paper from A&E suggesting otherwise...see attached. Had another bad day today of just feeling sorry for myself really and feeling like it is never going to end! View attachment 32805
Only bloating I have at the moment is from all the water I've drunk... Blood is reading HIGH But I knew it was coming because my pod is off againHave you managed to speak to your DSN yet?
Aside from the hives, do you have any bloating? If it's a food allergy is there anything common to what you have eaten when it flares worst of all?
Only bloating I have at the moment is from all the water I've drunk... Blood is reading HIGH But I knew it was coming because my pod is off again
Yes! I have injected 3 times now! Hopefully I will start to come down soon!Presumably you have pens to use to deliver your insulin without your pump? Please do be safe!
Yes! I have injected 3 times now! Hopefully I will start to come down soon!
I know - just another thing to add to the piles! If it doesn't come down by much then I will just suffer with the hives and stick a pod back on with a TBR xPhew,............. A DKA wouldn't do you any favours whatsoever.
Glad you're seeing your DSN.
@DCUKMod update... Saw my DSN today and she was shocked by my GP she said that next time I go if they refuse to refer me to immunology then to complain to the practice manager - as I already have a autoimmune disease etc. Back onto my pump now too
Nope she said it's very unlikely my rapid, as it would be more localised to injection/cannula sites and more like a burn as such!Oh good. I'm glad she is supportive.
What, is anything has been done about your Novorapid? Are you trying something else or persevering with the steroids and antihistamines.
Nope she said it's very unlikely my rapid, as it would be more localised to injection/cannula sites and more like a burn as such!
3 benadryl, 2 fexofenadines and 35mg of prednisolone seem to have helped slightly with the itching but running out of fexo and prednisolone!
Yes, I will try and do that.... Even though I am starting low carb tomorrow, well going to try to. Feeling very low in mood today, feel like I need a cry but I can't cry... That probably makes no sense haha!I can certainly see that any hives would be concentrated around your infusion sites.
In preparation for the allergy testing, I would been a diary of symptoms, along with food and drink. If it gets worse when you bolus, that then could, potentially, maybe, what do I know, point the finger at something you're eating or drinking (and therefore bolusing for).
This is a great puzzle, provided we're not the ones with the hives!
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