Zoladex experiences

Thanks @MariaT,
I shall be buying the elma patch/cream.

Hi @pinkcloverss, I’ve just had my first zoladex needle. Put on emla patch/cream 2 hrs prior and didn’t feel a thing. I was dreading it but no problem at all. Purchase emla cream from chemist. No script required. Feeling a lot more comfortable about the next one. Goodluck!

Hi @Pinkcloverss  I am on Tamoxifen and Zoladex.  I don't find the needle itself too bad, more painful than a regular needle but it only takes a minute and then it's over.  I really struggle with fatigue for 2-3 days after the needle and then my body seems to regulate. 

The Zoladex was not too bad, but I HATED having to go to the doctors every month just to get pricked.  There was no point in me keeping my ovaries, so I had them removed - no more zoladex!  I feel like I am more in control of my life now.

Hi @Pinkcloverss, I've found it manageable, although bigger than a regular needle.

If you can get your hands on a numbing patch, put it on 2 hours before, makes a huge difference!

Hi @Pinkcloverss
I am the same as JennyD above, it wasn't a problem.  My first was with my Onc and then he was happy for my GP to administer the rest. 
They have to be regular and mine was every 4 weeks x 26 so it took 2 years. 
My GP always used a local first and he would alternate each month, left and right abdomen.  I found the left side I would have a funny tummy for a couple of days and the right was fine!  I think my body was still wanting to cycle and this injection said No you don't!!
Honestly you will be fine, I think it is more scary when these things are suggested and you don't know enough about it!
In the grand scheme of everything I went through this was okay!  Make sure the appointments are regular.  I always made the next appointment before I left so I wouldn't miss!
Take care and best wishes as you navigate your way through treatment and a good outcome!

HI @Pinkcloverss I didn't find the Zoladex injection that bad.  I had mine done by my GP and she would give me a local first, then the Zoladex.  It was in the fat of my stomach too which always hurts less than the more muscly/firm bits like arms.