I just asked a question like this recently, but i have to ask to all of those that are diabetics or have to give themselves shots daily...is there something I could do to reduce the soreness. I have to give myself shots in the belly twice per day, it has only been 2 weeks,but i am sooooo sore now i can barely touch my stomach much less give myself a shot in it. I tried to inject my thigh, but i dont have any loose fat on my thighs to pinch so when i give the shot i feel pain, I swear, down my arm to my fingertips! It is awful! and I have only done that twice and now I am walking from a limp because my thigh is so sore. what can i do to reduce the pain, tenderness and itchiness of my belly now so i can keep doing the shots? I dont know any diabetics to ask how they do this to themselves every day. Please i would appreciate any suggestions.
2007-06-01 07:07:33 · 6 answers · asked by sweet_thickness72 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Are you sure you're using the correct guage needle? Insulin needles are tiny little things, and don't usually cause soreness when used properly. Check your needle size.
My 80 lb. teenage son takes a daily injection and has had no problems whatsoever. You need to rotate the injection site, too. You shouldn't be giving the injection in the same place each time. The buttock is an ideal place for injections, if you can get someone to give it to you.
2007-06-01 08:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before u render the shot why don't u apply some betadine solution ( antiseptic and healing agent ) on the part u'd be injecting or else apply with the help of cotton some tincture iodine ( helps to get the area numb slightly ) and then render the shot after ur done with the dose just take a ice cube and move it over the area u got the dose injected. this will stop the pain , swelling etc....u'd not feel the pain after applying the ice for say 3-5 mins apply a little amount of cream or coconut oil this shud susbide any swelling and pain u feel there. I truly hope these things help and u don't feel the pain at all. Cheers and best luck.
2007-06-01 08:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by kittana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few things you can do to lessen the soreness:
1) Systematically rotate the injection sites.
2) Use an auto injection device and be sure to set it to the correct depth.
3) Depending on the medication you can ice the injection area after the shot.
Call your doctor's office and find out for sure what you can do also you can contact your local diabetes foundation for suggestions.
Good luck.
2007-06-01 07:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get shots for another condition and was told to gently rub in a circular motion around the injection area the move the medication around so I does not stay in one spot and it seriously helped. Icing the area afterwards also helped. Good luck I hope this helps you.
2007-06-01 07:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Ravenchild721 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 18:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice helps, and I've always kept my arm moving for a couple hours when pain would occur, helps prevent stiffness, and also provides a way to keep your mind off it. I would imagine this may work for your leg as well, as for tummy, well mabye a menthol cream would help.
2007-06-01 07:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by jpnkc74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋