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Lorraineh45

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I have been using LibreLink for 2 years now and occasionally when I apply it I get a stabbing pain in my arm depending on how I move the arm, sometimes it settles down, but sometimes I have to take it off, the pin part is bent and I have a sore where it’s been, very annoying as I have to buy one or use my monitor until I can get a new prescription, I did ring them and try to explain but he thought I was having a heart attack when I said pain in my arm, and kept telling me to go to the dr. Thanks in advance for any similar probs x
 
Hi Lorraine a small thing to note is there is no pin left in your arm after you insert your sensor, the part in your arm is a filament and is quite flexible and unlikely to cause any issues. If you have thin arms that could be an issue finding a good place the sensor. I personally insert then on the side of my chest under my arm and really don’t have any issues at all with them and the readings are fine when compared with a prick test.
 
Why do you buy one? Abbott are very good at replacing sensors even for the issue you've mentioned which is probably caused by hitting a nerve with the needle when applying the sensor, not your fault, these things happen so if it does happen just ring Abbott and explain this is what you think has happened and chances are they will tell you to remove it and they will provide a replacement xx
 
Paulbreen said:
Hi Lorraine a small thing to note is there is no pin left in your arm after you insert your sensor, the part in your arm is a filament and is quite flexible and unlikely to cause any issues. If you have thin arms that could be an issue finding a good place the sensor. I personally insert then on the side of my chest under my arm and really don’t have any issues at all with them and the readings are fine when compared with a prick test.
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Yes I am thin so looking at an alternative place may be an option, readings are always ok, so the sensor works, thanks
 
Kaylz said:
Why do you buy one? Abbott are very good at replacing sensors even for the issue you've mentioned which is probably caused by hitting a nerve with the needle when applying the sensor, not your fault, these things happen so if it does happen just ring Abbott and explain this is what you think has happened and chances are they will tell you to remove it and they will provide a replacement xx
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I did ring them and they said go to a&e, but I will ring again, it only happens occasionally ( 3 times in 2 years) thanks for replying c
 
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