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(Message started by: thebbz on Jun 10^th, 2007, 1:32pm)

Title: Injection site
Post by thebbz on Jun 10^th, 2007, 1:32pm

Hello all,
I have read many threads regarding imitrex injection. Reactions, dosage, ect.
Lets see if we can gather information regarding injection sites.
Subcutenious injections are used for insulin as well. Just where is the best injection site for imitrex? The diabetics ususally inject in the belly skin. I have found some area's of the skin is more sensitive to injection than others. I used legs one episode and I dont do that anymore. Butt or belly what do you all think?
all the best
Do not suggest neck injections please [smiley=laugh.gif]
jb

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Guiseppi on Jun 10^th, 2007, 2:52pm

I'm a butt boy myself.........holy sh%$ I did not just say that......heaven help me the wife sees this........... [smiley=laugh.gif]

Anyways....I hate the whole needle thing and actually get almost physically ill. I close my eyes, grit my teeth and pull the trigger where I can't see it.

Guiseppi

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by thebbz on Jun 10^th, 2007, 3:02pm

Quote:

I'm a butt boy myself.........holy sh%$ I did not just say that......

[smiley=oops.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

[smiley=wave.gif] Disengage post button...engage brain sync button
all the best to you sarge.
jb

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by chewy on Jun 10^th, 2007, 4:46pm

Quote:

Butt or belly

Neither. Under the skin in the bicep.

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Shedz on Jun 10^th, 2007, 5:00pm

Usually in the thigh 4 me.

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by MR_FLOOR on Jun 10^th, 2007, 5:31pm

Using the Imitrex tip the only place I can do it with q-tip is in the belly or in the thigh.I hate the belly it hurts I prefer the thigh.Although I have had minor bruising from it but who cares no CLUSTER.

Dave

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by E-Double on Jun 10^th, 2007, 10:14pm

I'm an ass man myself but that is w/ the women ;;D

As far as given the jab.......the arm

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by ClusterChuck on Jun 11^th, 2007, 12:08am

on 06/10/07 at 14:52:05, Guiseppi wrote:

I'm a butt boy myself.........

<fans self>

Did I read that right???

<getting excited ... >

Chuck

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by midwestbeth on Jun 11^th, 2007, 12:52am

Self-inject in the arm. Don't feel a thing and CH is gone in 10 min or less ;;D

Beth

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by michael on Jun 11^th, 2007, 9:03am

In the butt. Thigh is to painful.

I havent tried any other areas.

Mike

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Brewcrew on Jun 11^th, 2007, 1:38pm

I feel extremely fortunate to be able to say that, in 46 years on God's green earth, I've never had to stick a needle into my own flesh. Except bustin' open zits or pickin' at a sliver.

O2 and the other non-injectable abortives have worked every time but twice.

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by BarbaraD on Jun 11^th, 2007, 2:53pm

When I used the trex -- anywhere it really didn't matter - just get r done....

One time when I was getting hit in the docs office and had hold of his lab coat and everyone was screaming for trex and the little nurse came in and politely asked if I wanted it in the arm or rear everyone in the room yelled, "Just give her the damn thing!"

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by CrazyDog on Jun 11^th, 2007, 3:06pm

For me the biggest improvement was getting away from the StatDose system. I can’t stand those things. Use a latex glove and fill it with water then load the pen with a die. No wonder it hurts so much.

Anyway I use insulin needles and actually get more Trex from the vials. Each month I get 5 vials containing 6mg each. I can split those in half so I get a total of 10 injections per month 3mg each.

If you need more you can always get an insurance override for 20 vials, oh belly for me, my wife does them for me.

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by midwestbeth on Jun 11^th, 2007, 3:27pm

I used the auto inject pen twice and OUCH that did hurt and left me feeling bruised.

Ever since I read the imitrex tip, I self inject in my arm, even when I use the entire dose. I never feel a thing except relief that the pain will soon be going away.

Beth

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by seasonalboomer on Jun 11^th, 2007, 3:38pm

I use the auto-inject pen either under the bicep on that soft part of the arm, or into the thigh. Sometimes bruises either place. The relief makes me forget any discomfort that occurs.

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by ClusterChuck on Jun 11^th, 2007, 10:48pm

on 06/11/07 at 00:08:03, ClusterChuck wrote:

<fans self>

Did I read that right???

<getting excited ... >

Chuck

I forgot to add ... I'm a thigh sticker ...

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Gator on Jun 12^th, 2007, 2:27am

I don't like the stab and slam StatDose injector either, but I'd rather use it than suffer a full length attack.

Usually, I will disassemble the injectors and empty them into a vial, then use 31 gauge, .5cc, short needle syringes to measure out half doses. I preload several syringes and keep them in a hard sided eyeglasses case.

Primary target with the syringe or injector is my stomach, although I do sometimes inject in the triceps or thigh.

One caution about injecting into the stomach area is to stay at least one inch away from the belly button.

Here is a link to a .pdf document containing instructions on giving subcutaneous injections:

http://www.clinimmsoc.org/teaching/downloads/subcutaneous_injections.pdf

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by ClusterChris on Jun 12^th, 2007, 11:27am

why do most of you use the stat dose or auto inject with the trx tip?? Why don't you get the syringes and vials, it is much easier. There must be a good reason for it, just curious as to why!
Thanks

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by michael on Jun 12^th, 2007, 11:38am

Asked about vails on my last visit to my gp. Was told auto-injector is the only thing available in the uk

Mike

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Ray on Jun 12^th, 2007, 1:31pm

Hello Everyone:

I am not a fan of the autoinjector system. When I have no other choice, I pinch up a large bit of flesh on the top of my thigh with my left hand. One must pinch HARD because the autoinjector must meet resistance to fire. I press the injector against the pinched up flesh and fire.

I much prefer the "clinical dose pack" of ampules (NDC 0173-0449-02) and use a 30 gauge 0.5 cc insulin syringe. I am a minor needle phobe, but I just had to "get over it" to get relief. When possible, my lovely wife, supporter extrordinare, has been putting the shots in a spot under my shoulder blades. I too use between 0.25 and 0.3 cc for a shot, using 3 mg or less of imitrex to abort a CH.

Wishing you PF days and nights,

Ray

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Gator on Jun 12^th, 2007, 2:40pm

on 06/12/07 at 13:31:43, Ray wrote:

When possible, my lovely wife, supporter extrordinare, has been putting the shots in a spot under my shoulder blades.

OUCH! Okay, that gives me the heebee jeebees just thinking about it.

I never liked needles, either, but since I discovered how quickly the trex injections work - needles are my friend. ;;D

Oxygen is still my first line of defense, though! With it, I rarely have to resort to the needle.

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Ray on Jun 12^th, 2007, 3:27pm

Sorry Gator:

Heebie Geebies were not intended. My thighs and hips have been shot into scardom.

Regards,

Ray

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by UN solved on Jun 12^th, 2007, 4:00pm

I'd like it right in my eye ! :-X Of course, that's not very practical, so I use my left arm, up high near my shoulder. hurts like hell sometimes, but not like the beast !!

UNsolved

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by swimchica623 on Jun 12^th, 2007, 8:55pm

You are supposed to do it where you have the most amount of fat, right? So it doens't get into the muscle? The ER tried it last summer but way too late, and then I tried a sample but I was too ditzy to figure out how to put it together, and now I just got another sample and figured out hwo to do it before leaving and they had me stab myself with a practice one too, so I think I can do it now!
Gosh I need to get a booty, and I have too FAR too sexy abs...I think I have some thigh-fat that could work though.... ;;D
Yes don't you all wish you were all 22 year old ladies!
Love,
The Brat. (Guiseppi The Butt-Boy's new nickname for me)

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by Guiseppi on Jun 13^th, 2007, 12:22am

Your mother and I will be discussing increased discipline for this young lady...........make no mistake~~~

>:(

Guiseppi

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by puppetonastring on Jun 17^th, 2007, 1:34pm

I'm also using the Statdose Pen and find that for a non-needle liker, knowing that when I press the button..POP and then hold is just fine.

I prefer the shoulder area just after the bi-cept. Alternate between left and right and bruising is minimal if non-existant.

Depending upon the venue (i.e. public places) I'll resort to side of the thigh

If possible, movement of the needle is discouraged - any movement whilst under the skin will result in more bruising / blood (Of Course)

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by phil098342wq on Jun 18^th, 2007, 10:48am

I was in the military and the nerve gas shot always went in the thigh. I do that just because I can relax my thigh, but tense my arm as I do it to help with my nerves.

Sometimes I get some blood but not as bad as the one time I tried the arm, besides I can't seem to do as good on the arm as I can where I can see it.

Title: Re: Injection site
Post by totka2 on Jun 19^th, 2007, 6:33am

1/3 Trex in the thigh works in 5 mins