I had it about 3 months ago. Also cortisone shots in the hands. Two in the left and 1 in the right. In the early mornings, I have some stiff fingers but no locking like I was having before. Dr. said to expect a few months and then another shot will be needed. After 3 shots, they can look at asking for surgery (Think United HealthCare).
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Arenāt those shots in the hand the most painful things ever! How long after the shot did the locking go away? Itās been a week and I still have stiffness in the morning and my finger catches when I close it all of the way. But I am able to straighten it more easily.
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Mine was gone about 24 hours later but I was sore from the shots for about 3 daysā¦ And yes. One of the most painful things I have experienced.
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I had trigger fingers, thumbs in 1980-1990s, and they were always treated with surgery only. I think 8 of my 10 fingers are done. Ring finger and thumb on dominant hand I think were first to go. Years later, had carpal tunnel release, both hands. All healed, and no additional issues since.
Only time I had cortisone was for frozen shoulder, and had super high BGs, while using NPH+Reg only, so very hard to keep BG in range.
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I think Iām doing this in the wrong order, but figure that I should officially introduce myself even though Iāve already posted on other threads. But that is also part of my story. 
I found FUD a few months ago when my short-acting insulin was accidentally frozen ā and I was panicked. When I searched online, I had little hope of finding anything helpful. How glad I was to be wrong! Turns out that @Chris (thanks!) had done some helpful research on his own and shared it for others of us to see. the-great-frozen-insulin-experiment-part-2/1146
I was diagnosed with T1 diabetes when I was 11, back in 1972, so I have passed my 46 year diaversary (I like that term). 
I am married and have two grown sons, one of whom is married. We raised our family in western Washington, but our lives took a big turn in 2010. At that time my husband and I moved to Papua New Guinea for my husbandās work.
I am currently using a Dexcom G4 with MDI. I have pumped in the past, but itās not as workable here. The CGM has become more of a necessity as I have slept through too many lows in the last few years.
My challenges are maintaining BG while on-the-go plus dealing with supplies while living remotely in a foreign country. Iām really grateful that there are others ālike meā that I can interact with and share experiences. Thanks, FUD, for providing this means of sharing with each other.
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I grew up (basically) in Longview, WA area. What part are you from?
We could really compare notes on this! As could a lot of others here.
Welcome to this group. Itās a solid bunch.
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Hi @Sam! My husband had family in the Longview area. But we were farther north - near Everett. Itās a beautiful part of the country. I miss seeing the seasons change this time of year.
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Very cool.
Remind me to tell you someday about the battleship I towed from Everett to Bremerton (back when I was a kid) that broke loose in Rich Pasage. That was the day I bought my Rolex. And if it werenāt for my horse I wouldnāt have spent that year in college. (Last sentence is from a famous comedianā¦ nm)
Anyway glad you joined here. Please make yourself at home!
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Hello to everyone!
Iām new here but not to diabetes- I was diagnosed Type 1 in 1984 and have survived a lot of different treatments. Lately Iāve been researching Omnipod and found this place. I look forward to reading chatting with people.
All the best!
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Hi @gorf, welcome to FUD!
Hi Carol!
Iāve pumped for 12 years and have recently returned to MDI as part of my pump break. I also continue to use a CGM but find MDI isnāt so bad at all.
Congratulations on your 46 year diaversary. 
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Hello gorf. 
I was just passing through and saw your mention of the Omnipod. Iām on day 2 right now of my Omnipod trial, and so far so good. Do you pump currently?
There are lots of people in here who are more qualified to answer any Omnipod questions you may have, but if youāre just looking for some rookie insight, Iām your girl. 
Welcome!
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I may eventually have to go the surgery route. The cortisone shot has improved it a bit, but not enough, and I am still running my basal at 130% even a week later 
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Welcome @gorf. I was diagnosed in 1973 and I have been using the Omnipod for 1 year. There is lots of knowledge about Omnipod in this group, so ask any questions you have!
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Oh thatās OK. I joined over a year ago and I still havenāt introduced myself. I figure by now everyone knows all they want to know about me.
Welcome also to @gorf, @kspann, @Latanacnf, @Pastadude, @WJm and all my other friends I see in my Magic Mirror. (Does that date me?)
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Hello to @Boerenkool, @Nickyghaleb, @Lisa and @Beacher and many thanks for the warm welcome!
Thanks to wonders of the internet, and many fine people such as yourselves and others, and also with a bit of my own knowledge and experience thrown in for good measure, Iāve begun Omipod treatment and am already on my 2nd pod.
Less than a week in, and things are going slightly better already since switching from Animas Ping, and the tubeless system is definitey a bonus!
Iāll be sure and ask questions as they arise, but most have already been answered just by reading on here and elsewhere. I hope to share some stories and whatever else comes to mind re. our shared experience dealing with diabetes in the future.
Regards to everyone!
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Welcome @gorf!
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Phew ā¦ a new system to learn here. Just to say hello from Cornwall ā¦ in Canada. Expat from UK ā¦ diagnosed in the '60ās ā¦ young at heart. Love cats, travelling (I work to travel as well as pay for my Dsupplies). I am planning on taking 6 months off work next year to sail down to the Bahamas and do abit of advocating in the islands (Type 2 is rampant there). So, Iām āworkingā (I get paid peanuts baa haa haa) ā¦ in the diabetes field, advocating, and just making the most out of life before we humans destroy our big blue marble with our cars, etc. etc.
Oh, I have a sarcastic bit of humour ā¦ blame it on insulin???
Iām currently trying to finish my work up, so I can start packing for a road trip to Niagara Falls where the Friends for Life event is being held. Great place for T1Dās young and old to meet up. So toodles for now and hopefully Iāll be back soon to post some more.
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Welcome @Carol ! And Papua New Guinea, wow wow wow!! Iāve heard itās gorgeous there. Whereabouts are you?
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I blame my inappropriate sense of humor on mine.
Hello and welcome! 
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