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(Message started by: Carl_D on Jul 10^th, 2004, 4:25pm)

Title: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by Carl_D on Jul 10^th, 2004, 4:25pm

A few times now, when I stick the Trex needle in my arm, plunge via Q-Tip - I pull the needle out, and the Trex leaks out!!!
Has this happened to anyone else and if so, does this mean your arm is full?

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by Big Dan on Jul 10^th, 2004, 4:27pm

That's why I don't fuck with the q-tip shit...

... if I'm hurtin', I'll risk wasting a whole dose... I really couldn't care about saving a few bucks if it's more than a 7 anyway.

-Big Dan

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by forgetfulnot on Jul 10^th, 2004, 5:04pm

Carl, try your upper leg, not the middle one it'l leak every time. ;;D

Lee

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by purpleydog on Jul 10^th, 2004, 5:09pm

When I am using injectable trex, it does sometimes leak out a little. This could mean your arm is full... try the other one. ::) ;)

purpleydog

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by don on Jul 10^th, 2004, 6:33pm

Just leave it in for a few seconds after you inject.

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by Redd715 on Jul 10^th, 2004, 6:55pm

The inside of the inner thigh is the bast spot to prevent that leakage. The fattier the sub layer is, the less leakage there will be because the underlaying muscle won't cause pressure to force the trex right back out.

Hope this helps.....

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by Lizzie2 on Jul 10^th, 2004, 9:42pm

Well Carl,

In medical terms, you could Z-track it. That means when you go to inject, push your skin to the side. Make sure you hold it in for 5-10 seconds after it injects. Then release your skin when you go to pull it out. This should block it from leaking back out. Works well for IM injections...not sure if it works the same for Sub-Q.

Good luck!
Lizzie

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by Prense on Jul 10^th, 2004, 9:44pm

on 07/10/04 at 18:33:53, don wrote:

Just leave it in for a few seconds after you inject.

Yep

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by alleyoop on Jul 10^th, 2004, 10:26pm

on 07/10/04 at 16:27:49, Big Dan wrote:

I really couldn't care about saving a few bucks

Drinks are on Big Spender!!!

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by don on Jul 10^th, 2004, 11:22pm

You can do all of the above ..or.... just leave it in for a few seconds after injecting.

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by cootie on Jul 11^th, 2004, 12:02am

I notice that happeing alot when I give my dogs and pups there vacinations so I hold my finger down on the injection site lightly a few seconds. Not that I am compareing you to a puppy or dog !

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by fubar on Jul 11^th, 2004, 12:21am

If you notice, most times you get a shot at the doctor they hold the needle in for a few seconds. If your arm is not relaxed when you inject, the trex can't be absorbs quickly. Either relax or leave the needle in 5-10 seconds.

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
Post by Elaine on Jul 11^th, 2004, 8:21am

Ya'll are doing one of two things wrong. One you may not be sticking the needle far enough in. Second as Don says your pulling the needle out to soon.
If you have it far enough in and leave it in a second or two longer you won't have that problem.

Title: Re: Leaky Arms Anyone?
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