[Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years of Syringes
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Thu Nov 17 01:17:53 UTC 2016
Except, if I had this, I wouldn't feel any pain. Just tonight, I burnt my finger pulling out a baking sheet from the oven, and I felt that. A few weeks ago, my son accidently threw a hard toy and hit me, and that stung. If I had this condition, I don't believe I would feel any pain, or all pain would be dulled. I can feel the prick when testing, though this is not that painful. So far, it's mostly internal things that cause me little to no pain. I never had a surgery until my 20s, beginning with eye procedures when I lost my sight, so I'm not sure if I've always had this high of tolerance, but whenever I've had to have surgery, I have little recovery time. After breaking my ankle, I was supposed to be off of it for at least 12 weeks, but after 5 weeks, I felt fine putting weight on it. Based on my experience, my doctor said I qualified for having a shorter recovery time, as long as I didn't push it and things felt okay. After 8 weeks, I was able to exercise again with no problem, and it did not compromise my recovery in any way. I equally have an incredibly high tolerance for drugs. This is why I rarely take anything for headaches or back aches because I have to over dose just to minimize discomfort. With narcotics, I can handle a large quantity, and I'm not a big girl. Back when I was 90 pounds, I had to have a procedure requiring 3 different narcotics. I remember the doctor starting the procedure and saying in shock, "She's not out yet?" Not sure if the tolerance for pain and the tolerance for drugs is related, but apparently I'm a freak, LOL!
Bridgit
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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 3:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson <deniserob at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years of Syringes
Bridget
Have you ever heard of CIPA? It is a known *congenital* insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis, or CIPA — a rare genetic disorder that makes you unable to feel pain.
Check into that--may be a very interesting fact about yourself.
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On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 4:23 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk < diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I would think that tissue response might be different than pain
> response but hey, my degree's in music! <grin> But the body is such a
> fascinating complex thing sometimes I think it's a wonder that any of
> us function. <grin> Veronica
>
>
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 12:28 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years
> of Syringes
>
> I also have a freakishly high tolerance for pain. Not sure if it in
> any way relates. When I went into labor with my son, I had no pain
> during contractions. And after my C-section, no pain at all. Not even discomfort.
> After my breast reduction, which I was told would be super painful
> afterwards, nothing. Same with my broken ankle. First, I had no pain,
> just a little discomfort when I broke it. The doctor assumed I just
> had a sprain because I was in no pain and could still rotate it. But
> after he saw the X-rays, he was shocked I was not in pain. Several
> bones were broke. I had to have surgery, and again, no pain at all
> afterwards.
>
> I feel pain if I'm pricked with something or burnt or knock hard into
> something- it's not like I never feel pain. But for these major
> things, I have not felt a drop of pain. No one can explain it.
>
> Wonder if this relates at all to my skin tissue and why I haven't
> experienced scar tissue or calluses. I've been very fortunate in this
> regard, but it is curious to me.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 1:16 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years
> of Syringes
>
> I wonder how much of the body's response is dictated by other
> inflammatory factors or reactions. Just seems to be some variation in
> the way we heal and respond to various little invaders, even those we
> put there ourselves.
> <grin> I too have put tons of lotions and stuff on my fingers but
> alas, no change. Guess it's making the best of the tissue we're dealt.
> <grin> Veronica
>
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
> Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 10:52 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years
> of Syringes
>
> That's another thing. I've been testing for 30 years, and I test about
> 6 to
> 8 times a day, and I have few calluses on my fingers. You can't really
> feel a difference where I test and where I don't. I do lotion
> frequently; perhaps that helps.
>
> I'm sure in another 30 years this will all be a different story, grin.
>
> I've always been told to rotate injections/pump sets from side-to-side
> and in various locations on each side. I've never heard to stick to
> one side for a month. Interesting.
>
> I agree that Joyce's training should have been set up the minute a
> pump was approved and shipped. Someone dropped the ball there.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 12:38 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years
> of Syringes
>
> I actually contacted the company myself and set up my own training
> because we didn't have a decent training department. The arrangements
> for this should have started as soon as everyone knew you'd be getting the pump.
> Sheesh!
> As for scar tissue, I have no idea why my right side is worse. I
> alternate one month on the left, one on the right and so on. When I
> first started I'd alternate with each injection but a Minimed
> instructor who visited our pump group said that you'd get better healing if you alternated month by month.
> Don't know if it's true, but if it is, I was about 16 years late on
> that one. <grin> I've been doing this just over 28 years. It's the
> same deal with my fingers. When I find a spot that doesn't have a
> callous, no problem getting blood. Come on geniuses! Let's see that
> next invention! <grin> Veronica
>
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
> Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 6:09 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years
> of Syringes
>
> Your endo should have coordinated a training for immediately after you
> received the pump. With both my Cosmo and Animas, the companies did
> not set up trainings, it was my endo and diabetes educator at the
> clinic who trained me. This should have all been set up a while ago. I
> would contact your endo right away and set a training up. They will
> not contact you, you need to contact them.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years
> of Syringes
>
> As of Thanksgiving Day I will have been taking insulin for 58 years
> and since I am right handed I would say I have been taking it more on
> the left side then my right above my waist band. My right does feel
> not as plyable then my left.
>
> I will be getting the insulin pump tdelivered to my home on Thursday.
> How long does it take for Medtronics to hook you up with a trainer and
> they come out and start training? I don't have an appointment until 2
> months from now with the endocrinologist.
>
> Joyce
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 6:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years
> of Syringes
>
> Hi All,
> Since last Saturday, November 12, I have been taking Insulin for 50 years!
> My right side of my lower abdomen has less scar tissue then the left.
> What is weird though, I inject my insulin more often in the right side
> then the left side.
>
> Warmly, Joy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:44 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel <everett at everettgavel.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pumps, and Scar Tissue from Years of
> Syringes
>
> Hello All,
>
> I've recently realized an amazing difference in my insulin absorption
> with my insulin pump that I've been using for I believe it's going on
> 3 years now. Might be 2 years, though. I'm getting rather forgetful
> anymore. That's what years of pretending you don't have Diabetes gets
> you. It's amazing how much you learn after those teenage years when
> you know it all. Anyway, about the insulin absorption...
>
> I thought I'd been safely sticking my tubing in spots where there
> wasn't any, or at least very little, scar tissue from the decades of
> multiple syringe pokes per day since I was 10 years old, y'know? Up
> along the edge of my rib cage, above my belly button, on my kidney
> areas, etc. Places I wouldn't have and don't think I did, stick nearly
> inch-long needles into when I was using syringes, y'know?
>
> But I just the other day, almost a week ago now, tried sticking the
> site up on the side of my chest area, between my nipple and my arm pit, basically.
> And what a surprise, my blood sugars have not registered this well for
> this many days in a row for years. Possibly decades. Seriously. I've
> had near perfect sugar levels for almost a week straight now, and I'm
> not doing anything different than I have been for the last couple/few years.
> The only difference that I can recognize is that the injection/tubing
> site is in a place where I have never, ever stuck a needle in my life.
> And so I'm recognizing that not only over the last few months where
> I've been having trouble finding sites where it will absorb decently
> through my scar tissue, but it looks now like even when I thought it
> was absorbing okay most times, it hadn't really been. Because I'm
> telling you, this past week has felt great!
>
> Now, my question to you all is, has there been any research done on
> getting injection sites for insulin pumps that will penetrate past
> and/or through scar tissue, to absorb better? Because it seems that
> others like me, who've been taking syringe shots multiple times per
> day for decades, might have problems like this too. And as we continue
> on, the scar tissue isn't going to dissipate or lessen, but rather,
> get worse. So, has any big pharma company been researching how to help
> life-long type 1 diabetics absorb insulin better as they age and deal with growing scar tissue?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Everett
>
>
>
>
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