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(Message started by: Capt_Deb on Jul 13^th, 2006, 1:40pm)

Title: Imitrex manual injection
Post by Capt_Deb on Jul 13^th, 2006, 1:40pm

OK since the geniuses at Glaxo don't manufacture an auto injector with 2 mg Imitrex, my doc has ordered me to self-inject manually. I have the vials and the syringes, but it is creeping me out. I got along fine with the autoinjector pen-thingie. Any suggestions? should I practice on someting? Do I stick the needle straight in or sideways? Help! :o
Capt Deb

Title: Re: Imitrex manual injection
Post by E-Double on Jul 13^th, 2006, 2:53pm

Sub q ;)

just under the skin is fine and will do the trick

Title: Re: Imitrex manual injection
Post by BKJ on Jul 13^th, 2006, 8:33pm

Make sure they gave you subcutaneous needles. They are very short and very thin needles. Point the needle straight down in an area where you have adequate fat. The needle should go down about 1/4 inch into your fat.

Title: Re: Imitrex manual injection
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jul 13^th, 2006, 11:26pm

Dont worry, its way easier than the auto. Be sure to get the smallest guage, shortest insulin needle you can find.
I pick a spot about halfway inbetween my bellybutton and my side, pinch some fat firmy (no prob for me) and put the shot in there. Like E2 said, just sub q is all you are looking for.

Others do it in their leg, I tried that once but my leg hurt the next day.
Thinking about it is harder than doing it!!!!
PF wishes
BMonee