b.g. Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Just a fun type question with no real good answer. Personally, I shoot my Imitrex in the top of my right thigh. When I was finally diagnosed, Dr. Tepper pulled out a kit and had me "practice" injecting myself. There was no needle or trex in the kit .... it was just so I got familiar with it. I just happened to choose my right thigh and I guess that's why I have always shot there. Just out of curiosity, where do you shoot and why? Quote
Bejeeber Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Abdomen, just to the side of the navel. After seeing it recommended by several CH'ers I tried it and I too find it to be preferable to arm or thigh. For one thing I find it hurts less. Not to get all semantic on ya b.g. - I know you're just using a casual figure of speech (something I tend to do at least once in almost every post), but just so nobody gets the wrong idea, "shooting up" ordinarily refers to mainline injecting a drug right into a vein (doesn't it?) and of course that's something that should never be done with trex, which should only be injected subcutaneously. Also I figure you don't use the auto injector anymore b.g., you use the conventional syringe in order to be able to inject partial doses and conserve supply / lessen side effect risk..? Quote
blueballs Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I shoot up in the bathroom....lmao just kidding dude, if ya want it quick, in the arm. If ya want it painless, listen to jeebers. If ya want to show off , drop trouw and hit that butt. Quote
Bejeeber Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 LOL at the jugulars, bathrooms and show offs. ;D Quote
b.g. Posted March 20, 2013 Author Posted March 20, 2013 Abdomen, just to the side of the navel. After seeing it recommended by several CH'ers I tried it and I too found it to be preferable to arm or thigh. For one thing I find it hurts less. Not to get all semantic on ya b.g. - I know you're just using a casual figure of speech (something I tend to do at least once in almost every post), but just so nobody gets the wrong idea, "shooting up" ordinarily refers to mainline injecting a drug right into a vein, and that's something you'd never want to do with trex, which should only be injected subcutaneously. Also I figure you don't use the auto injector anymore b.g., you use the conventional syringe in order to be able to inject partial doses and conserve supply / lessen side effect risk..? yes and yes ... and good point. I don't have to inject myself very often, and that is kinda why I asked this question. yeah the thigh hurts .... not just instantly, but for a day or 2 afterwards as well. When I was first prescribed Imitrex I ran out and completely filled my script, which was 6 kits of 2 shots each, and each shot is 6mg. So yes, I have learned the rationing thing and it works well for me. It seems i have seen pics of 2mg shots now? Is this true? Do they exist? That sure would make life easier and a bit less painful. I would kill for an autopen with 2mg in it. (there's another one of those figure of speech things ) GOOD TO SEE ya bejeeber .... I might try the belly next time. I try to avoid the jugular. LOL .... good idea Quote
blueballs Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 When it gets bad , you can alternate locations to let the area heal. Belly gets tender after 3 or4 shots a day... Quote
blueballs Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I'll jab ya in the neck Bob if you temple jab me...bbbwwwwhhhhhaahahaaaaaa Quote
b.g. Posted March 20, 2013 Author Posted March 20, 2013 I'll jab ya in the neck Bob if you temple jab me Can I watch? Anyone wanna volunteer to butt stick me in Chicago?? :-* Quote
Hipshot Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 ; iLL BUTT STICK YOU > Do you know your room number yet? I'll be right there. Just be wearing something comfortable Quote
Hipshot Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I hit my abdomen like the Jeebers does. Painless Quote
Brew Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I have to inject a different drug (for a different condition) twice a week, and I follow a clockwise pattern around my gut, always 2-3 inches away from my belly button: L - upper L - middle L - lower R - lower R - middle R - upper It's always 3 weeks before I'd have the chance to hit the exact same spot (which I'm sure rarely happens anyway). Quote
b.g. Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 ; iLL BUTT STICK YOU > Do you know your room number yet? I'll be right there. Just be wearing something comfortable Quote
b.g. Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 You are gonna fit right in here BG > Oh i have been around for a couple years .... I just haven't "been around". And, if I didn't already know who you were (I still feel bad about that) I would think you were this guy He's cool, he's clean ... he's a love machine. It's THE LADIES MAN!! I'll bring the Courvoisier. Stay away from that Patron stuff Quote
blueballs Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 And the shooshting begins..lol I needed that. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote
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