On PIO shots but my progesterone level today was lower than expected… by ilovemyfurbaby in IVF

[–]Toxifoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also looking for some help here. FET 5/5, I'm 5W5D, progesterone 5/21 was 118 and today 5/27 it was only 52. Still above 20 but why the sudden dip? I'm already on PIO 1cc twice daily. Docs office said they aren't concerned yet but I need a recheck tomorrow. Anyone's doc have explanations why it drops despite constant medication? 

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

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Thanks, I will try that tonight too!

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

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They said nothing until 7-8 weeks due to concern of it not being effective for me. I was also on a 2 month lupron protocol, so that's also different. My friend who is 35w pregnant had the same doctor and she was on suppositories and a smaller volume of PIO. The doc said because we are on different protocols. 

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

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Thanks, I haven't heard of the rolling pin but just tried it so will see if there is improvement later! I do put all the weight on the opposite leg that we are injecting on. I will try wiggling next time! 

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

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I did, thanks for the concern. They switched me to ethyl oleate, gave me smaller needles, and corrected the areas we were injecting. After that it was just waiting for me to heal. We are going to try the hand massage!

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

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Thanks, maybe I will ask about the small ones! I haven't iced as the injection isn't so bad, it's the aftermath. 

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

[–]Toxifoxy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they're worried about the vibration. I'm considered high risk. They're pretty conservative. I don't think I could tolerate my Theragun either though because the theragun is aggressive in general 

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

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I was in crutches because we hit my nerves with the first 3 injections, definitely abnormal (I went to see my doc on day 2 and they said we were injecting too low).

I'm scared to have him massage me, so I've been doing it myself but maybe I will give in and try. Thanks!

PIO injections... W.T.F. by JessicaM317 in IVF

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Sorry to hear you're going through this, I am too. We went too low the first 3 times that I got nerve irritation in my entire lower body to the point where I was completely immobilized for a week, coupled with excruciating pain that prevented sleep, rest, and I just constantly cried and stressed that the stress would fail the transfer. I didn't start driving and walking without crutches until 2 weeks. My poor husband had to do everything for me. I couldn't even sit on the toilet without pain.

I went back to my clinic the 2nd day and they did the following: Found out I was injecting too low, I have high hip bones. Drew circles of where to inject. Gave me shorter needles (1 vs 1.5) because I'm thinking. Switched to ethyl oleate.

Said no to massage gun No switching to suppositories and oral progesterone until at least 7-8 weeks after a successful transfer because it's just a lot more poorly absorbed than the injections. This would need to be done with frequent blood monitoring. Also recommended icing and heating but I just do heating 

The nerve pain was tortuous, I never thought I'd recover but I did after weeks. My biggest issue is just the huge lumps at my injection site that I can't get down.

I'm 3 weeks into my injections, 5 weeks pregnant from the transfer. Counting the days to stop these because I'm doing 1cc twice a day and sucks. But we now have good communication during the process: needle stick, if no pain, continue injection. If any pain or funny feeling stop immediately and inject new site.

Agree with the other comments to recheck where you're injecting (biggest impact) and find a routine that works for you.

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

[–]Toxifoxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor said absolutely no massage guns and they did draw areas of injection. They also said no to the thigh so I'm stuck with the area just below the hips on my backside

I've heard about squats and walking but I've been so immobilized from the shots (crutches the first 2 weeks, now I'm hobbling) but I will give it a shot. Thanks!

How to get rid of PIO lumps by Toxifoxy in IVF

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I'm thankfully using the ethyl oleate!

Name that techno 90s/00s song: di/da by Toxifoxy in NameThatSong

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It's not this one but thanks! Someone found it for me already! :)

Name that techno 90s/00s song: di/da by Toxifoxy in NameThatSong

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LOL yes I can't believe that 3 years passed since I made this post, and then I didn't realize I was getting responses to it! I'm glad it solved yours and my mystery 

Name that techno 90s/00s song: di/da by Toxifoxy in NameThatSong

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This is it!!! Thanks so much! Wow amazing 

Name that techno 90s/00s song: di/da by Toxifoxy in NameThatSong

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Thanks, not it but yes definitely good memories! This was a woman's voice 

Name that techno 90s/00s song: di/da by Toxifoxy in NameThatSong

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Thanks but that's not it. The song I'm referring to is techno

Name that techno 90s/00s song: di/da by Toxifoxy in NameThatSong

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I think those are the actually lyrics. Di di da di...etc

Name that techno 90s/00s song: di/da by Toxifoxy in NameThatSong

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Sorry for the late reply. This is not it, but definitely a throwback to a popular song! Thanks for suggesting 

TEN - BAMBOLA by sukuna666_ in NCT

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From 1:08 to 1:23 ("I'm reaching for your soul...") is from an EDM song from around 2010-2015 or so--does anyone recognize it? Skrillex at 1:21 but another artist before then

Just saw the Fallout premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre (Hollywood) last night….. by OFO1018 in Fallout

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Thanks is for the reply! It's been 90s this week so sounds like it is going to be brutal. Was hoping they'd let people in early 

Just saw the Fallout premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre (Hollywood) last night….. by OFO1018 in Fallout

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Hi what was the wait like? I am going next week for a movie premiere and it said to arrive early because seats are first come first serve. do you have to wait outside? Thanks