Bigskyfam Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Sorry for the delay! Greetings to our newest DINET community members. My sincerest apologies if I've missed anyone! LAH Rainy Defector Betsy Negiduck Pun_krawk NYhope Gemmaj Bluebottle Imhere Agregory757 Keke Aussiejen Milkshakes Тундра Lynn Marie Marie22 Cages1976 Amyschi Clecappy Caitlennm Jenbreit Maiden_of_tarth Audrey milliesgirl Although I've only been here for two years, I've learned a lot, not only about my condition but of the determination, caring and knowledgable nature of this community. Support beyond belief! This forum serves folks from around the world in different time zones. It's great knowing I'm not the only one awake when my family is sleeping and I can't. I'm sure by evening you will see quite a few comments under this post with people saying hello. In the meantime if you have any questions let us know. Visit our DINET page and Facebook page as well. Bigskyfam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahA33 Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Wow, so glad you've all found your way here! Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome to DINET everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Wow! Lots of new members! Welcome to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hi im4god, I don't have gastro issues, I'm on octreotide for POTS, for me it's an amazing med. It isn't for the faint hearted though, I got sick the first few days I was on it (though felt it working on POTS almost instantly) with liverproblems so had to have tests immediately but it solved itself actually which was quite a relief. Unfortunately I will be having surgery within one or two months to take out my gallbladder. The octreotide causes them, it's something I knew upfront and I have been checked half yearly but things are getting so bad now that it has to be taken out. As surgery and my dys body don't blend at all (esp general anesthesia) I'm quite scared to have it but I don't have a choice (my doctors told me haha). Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stace915 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I started Octreotide this morning. Grubb prescribed it for me and I've been awaiting its arrival. In a way it's a last resort for me, as we have tried all other treatments and combos that my insurance will cover. I had high hopes- instead of increasing my BP like it was supposed to, my BP is fine but my heart rate is 53!! I got a bad headache immediately after the injection and started to get really hot and more lightheaded than I was before the injection so I checked my vitals. I never get bradycardia, only tachycardia. I can't believe how awful I feel!! Left a message for Grubbs office. I'm supposed to do the injections 3x a day. If I don't get a call back today (which I probably won't) I am not using it again until I speak to someone. Has anyone else had a similar experience?? I feel so terrible that my disappointment hasn't even settled in. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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