20 minutes ago, Wombat said:

How are you going? Are you able to function during the wave? 

I'm in a window and wave pattern that can change throughout the day . I am functioning and have worked full time through all of this mess . I have two boys , 14 and 23 that are my life . My life is constantly busy which is a distraction but can be extremely hard when I'm having a bed day . Anyway I'm grateful to be functioning 

26 minutes ago, Wombat said:

Dear Cheeky, what a frustrating inconvenience.

 

However, the positive is that you are on less med - Yay!!! And you picked up on the error. That was very clever of you. I am not sure I would have noticed.

 

How are you going? Are you able to function during the wave? 

 

I did receive a syringe tip just recently to buy a box of the same brand syringe. (I think they come in boxes of 100). Maybe something you could consider?

 

Hoping for a quick recovery from this drop and back into a window.

 

Wombat

I always buy the same syringes but I got a better quality one as the ones I was using didn't last . Such simple mistakes can make such consequences in this process 

This will pass. We know it will. But it so awful to go through. 

 

You are doing so well. Functioning is a good thing. 

 

Who would think syringes could make such a catastrophe!!! 

 

Keep going Cheeky. You will get to the other side of this. Window on its way.

 

Wombat

The whole process of withdrawing is difficult enough but when we have to become a chemist and make our own liquid and get all the equipment makes it even more of a task ,which can add so much more stress as we never know how accurate our dose is . I get so annoyed that the doctors put us on these tablets then leave us alone to try and get off and shirk any responsibility. @cheeky I think considering everything you are doing great and I strongly believe you will get to the other side 🙏

@cheeky I strongly encourage you to buy this micropipette.

 

https://shop.brandtech.com/en/single-channel-micropipette-transferpetter-s-adjustable-de-m-p13154.html

 

It is the on Dr Horowitz used for his tapers. 

It is super accurate, lab quality.

If you decide to purchase it, use your syringe to measure a dose. Then measure that dose with the micropipette. That way there will be no changes. Also measure your water with the micropipette for the mixture. This would be the most accurate way.

Hope this helps.

 

10 hours ago, Wombat said:

This will pass. We know it will. But it so awful to go through. 

 

You are doing so well. Functioning is a good thing. 

 

Who would think syringes could make such a catastrophe!!! 

 

Keep going Cheeky. You will get to the other side of this. Window on its way.

 

Wombat

The only way is through , so I just have to keep moving forward 

10 hours ago, Beehive said:

The whole process of withdrawing is difficult enough but when we have to become a chemist and make our own liquid and get all the equipment makes it even more of a task ,which can add so much more stress as we never know how accurate our dose is . I get so annoyed that the doctors put us on these tablets then leave us alone to try and get off and shirk any responsibility. @cheeky I think considering everything you are doing great and I strongly believe you will get to the other side 🙏

@Beehive thank you,  words like this mean a lot . 
 

 

10 hours ago, Beehive said:

become a chemist and make our own liquid and get all the equipment makes it even more of a task

100% it's disgusting that we have to even do this and worse is that we have to pay for all of this . 

7 hours ago, LostinCanada said:

@cheeky I strongly encourage you to buy this micropipette.

 

https://shop.brandtech.com/en/single-channel-micropipette-transferpetter-s-adjustable-de-m-p13154.html

 

It is the on Dr Horowitz used for his tapers. 

It is super accurate, lab quality.

If you decide to purchase it, use your syringe to measure a dose. Then measure that dose with the micropipette. That way there will be no changes. Also measure your water with the micropipette for the mixture. This would be the most accurate way.

Hope this helps.

 

I did buy one but it was the wrong size and I can only use it once I get to the lower doses . The syringe o bought was the brand Baxter that dr Jozeff recommends for his patients . 
With a micropipette do you withdraw the amount you need to take and if I'm using two  syringes one for the 8ml and the 1ml syring for the .50ml would you just use that instead of both ( I hope that makes sense ) 

6 minutes ago, cheeky said:

I hope that makes sense

Lol...I have withdrawal brain.

7 minutes ago, cheeky said:

With a micropipette do you withdraw the amount you need to take

Yes

7 minutes ago, cheeky said:

would you just use that instead of both

Yes

But I think because you are on a larger dose, you could always use the micropipette to remove what you don't take and then drink the rest.

I am glad you mentioned the size because I never thought about it being so small. 

So many things to consider....

 

20 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:

Lol...I have withdrawal brain.

Yes

Yes

But I think because you are on a larger dose, you could always use the micropipette to remove what you don't take and then drink the rest.

I am glad you mentioned the size because I never thought about it being so small. 

So many things to consider....

 

I'm so sorry to ask you these questions when I know it can be ultra confusing when our brains aren't all there😞

just to summarise i

 

just wanted to double-check the most suitable micropipette for my setup, as my volumes are quite large.

 

• Paxil: I dissolve a 20 mg tablet in 40 mL of water
  → concentration = 1 mg = 2 mL
  → my current dose is 8.25 mg = 16.5 mL
• Seroquel: I dissolve a 25 mg tablet in 50 mL of water
  → concentration = 1 mg = 2 mL
  → my current dose is 6.5 mg = 13 mL

 

 

Because my doses are 13–16.5 mL per medication, it seems that most standard micropipettes (e.g. 0–1000 µL) would require many repeated draws, which could actually increase variability.

 

From what I understand, a larger-volume pipette (around 1–10 mL / 1000–10,000 µL range) might be more appropriate, as it would reduce the number of draws and improve consistency.

 

Does that sound like the right approach for my situation?

3 minutes ago, cheeky said:

larger-volume pipette (around 1–10 mL / 1000–10,000 µL range) might be more appropriate, as it would reduce the number of draws and improve consistency.

 

Does that sound like the right approach for my situation?

Yes as long as you can get a pipette from the same company. They have one that size. I think using the best equipment that we can afford is the way to go.... especially when we know we will get years of use from it.🙏❤️

Just now, LostinCanada said:

Yes as long as you can get a pipette from the same company. They have one that size. I think using the best equipment that we can afford is the way to go.... especially when we know we will get years of use from it.🙏❤️

Yes 100% I just worry that I live in Australia and they may not ship to my home . I think I have to find a reputable place in Australia to buy one . They also come with the nozzles on top that need to be replaced each time so that could be a hassle if I buy overseas 

3 minutes ago, cheeky said:

They also come with the nozzles on top that need to be replaced each time so that could be a hassle if I buy overseas 

Why can't it be simple????

18 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:

Why can't it be simple????

I know right 😞 

because there is a 4% difference between my old syringe and new syringe how do I know what dose I'm really taking now? I'm really confused. Should I go by the new syringe as a medical grade?

Hi Cheeky,

 

I was researching micropipettes last night. It absolutely did my head in. There are about 10 different sizes to choose from. And then working out ul verse ml. 

 

I think I would find it too expensive to buy more than 1 micropipette. I think I will wait until I get to the lower doses before I make that change.

 

Also getting one from an Australian company would be a good idea. 

 

I also dissolve in 40ml water. I think the largest micropipette is 10ml. So that would be 4 draws. Too much variability possible? And then I would need to get another micropipette for getting smaller doses.

 

It is all so confusing.

 

As for what dose you are actually on at the moment .... Is it possible to weigh your dose? Maybe it is too light.

 

I'm so sorry that I can't help you more.

 

We will nut this out together. I'll keep researching.

 

Sending love

 

Wombat

1 hour ago, cheeky said:

there is a 4% difference between my old syringe and new syringe how do I know what dose I'm really taking now? I'm really confused. Should I go by the new syringe as a medical grade?

Can you use the old syringe, draw up your dose with it, put that dose in a new jar...draw up that dose with the new syringe. What ever the new syringe reads, use it as your dose.

 

This is where you can buy the micropipette in Australia:

https://www.rowe.com.au/rowe/Products-BRAND_transferpette_S.htm

 

Apparently the nozzle/tip can be rinsed with water immediately and it works fine for multiple uses. It will clog if you don't rinse it right away. If it starts to clog, you can feel the button being stiff when you are drawing up your dose.

You can buy 200 nozzles/tips at a time but that will last for years.

Edited April 14Apr 14 by LostinCanada

You're amazing LostinCanada. That company didn't even come up in my research!!

 

Good idea on how to work out the dose measurement.

1 hour ago, LostinCanada said:

Can you use the old syringe, draw up your dose with it, put that dose in a new jar...draw up that dose with the new syringe. What ever the new syringe reads, use it as your dose.

 

This is where you can buy the micropipette in Australia:

https://www.rowe.com.au/rowe/Products-BRAND_transferpette_S.htm

 

Apparently the nozzle/tip can be rinsed with water immediately and it works fine for multiple uses. It will clog if you don't rinse it right away. If it starts to clog, you can feel the button being stiff when you are drawing up your dose.

You can buy 200 nozzles/tips at a time but that will last for years.

DT0128 PIPETTOR TRANSFERPETTE S, VARIABLE VOLUME 1000uL- 10mL (705884)
 

this would be the size I need as I'm taking 

16.50mls of Paxil 

13mls of seroquel 

1 hour ago, Wombat said:

Hi Cheeky,

 

I was researching micropipettes last night. It absolutely did my head in. There are about 10 different sizes to choose from. And then working out ul verse ml. 

 

I think I would find it too expensive to buy more than 1 micropipette. I think I will wait until I get to the lower doses before I make that change.

 

Also getting one from an Australian company would be a good idea. 

 

I also dissolve in 40ml water. I think the largest micropipette is 10ml. So that would be 4 draws. Too much variability possible? And then I would need to get another micropipette for getting smaller doses.

 

It is all so confusing.

 

As for what dose you are actually on at the moment .... Is it possible to weigh your dose? Maybe it is too light.

 

I'm so sorry that I can't help you more.

 

We will nut this out together. I'll keep researching.

 

Sending love

 

Wombat

No, you can get bigger sizes, it will save me having to use two syringes

So that particular pipette would take you to 1ml? That would be good for these higher doses. And admittedly it is going to take me many, many years to get to 1ml.

 

Wombat

1 hour ago, Wombat said:

That company didn't even come up in my research!!

It is worth giving them a call. They will help you get exactly what you need. Maybe if you and @cheeky each buy one, they will give you a discount. Worth a try. Check them out on YouTube: Brand micropipette 

https://share.google/0DowcnecSR3IC4BvM

😊

Edited April 14Apr 14 by LostinCanada

@LostinCanadaTrying to double heart emoji your response. So thankful to you. 💕💕💕

2 hours ago, Wombat said:

So that particular pipette would take you to 1ml? That would be good for these higher doses. And admittedly it is going to take me many, many years to get to 1ml.

 

Wombat

I will bu the small one when I get to it 

@cheeky Hi 5.00 in the morning here and woken up scared ..how are you