Help me, injections hurt EVERY TIME!!!! - Diabetes Message Board

helpme911 · 10-11-2006, 10:38 AM

I am so ****ed off, every time i inject it stings or hurts or feels like a bruise. I am going in slowly and trying to to shake or nothing. I am so ****ed, i dont even want to be here anymore

i have to do this 3 times a day and cant stand it anymore

Friendlyfocus · 10-11-2006, 11:26 AM

I have found certain spots on my legs and lower stomach area that have a lot less feeling for the needle. Also, I got some 31 guage needles and they are NICE. Very very thin and comfortable. At first I had 29 guage and they did hurt sometimes even when I was careful.

Sometimes what I do is kind of scratch with my fingers over my leg and you can get a feel for where your nerves "feel" more. Also, after swabbing when I grabbed a piece of skin, I kind of poke around the area real gently to find the best spot where I have the least sensation of touch from the needle. And if you use the tiny 31 guage needles, you can most of the time, not feel it AT ALL!

Good luck! Don't give up.

helpme911 · 10-11-2006, 12:02 PM

but everything on my legs feels like muscle. there is no fat part on them...

helpme911 · 10-11-2006, 12:05 PM

there is a part right above my rear that seems kinda like fat, but i cant really pinch too much out...

can my doctor help me find a place that doesnt hurt or is that just trial and error?

also i read that alcohol swabs can cause the stinging, do i need them?

Triscia · 10-11-2006, 12:33 PM

Hi guys [removed]. Yes you do need to use the alcohol swabs; just make sure that you are letting the alcohol dry prior to the injection or you will get stinging. You're best bet is the stomach area; less nerves. Just make sure that you are injecting the medication SLOWLY... that will help prevent stinging. Also I'm sure that you have been told--make sure that you are selecting different sites at all times! Hope that helps.