Does it hurt more when you get the shot, or afterward?

Question

Please help me!

Answer 1

If the shot has to be given into a muscle, the 2 or 3 days afterward will be painful and sore in the muscle. More painful, IMO, than the shot itself.

Subcutaneous injections, those that just go under the skin, or just into fatty tissue, are hardly bothersome at all. The stick, and the burning sensation of the medication in the body, is the most painful part of this kind of shot.

Answer 2

Really just depends on the shot! Most shots just sting when the medicine is being injected and burns a few min. after the shot! No on the other hand an antibiotic shot hurts alot more when the medicine is being injected but hurts worse after it is over and usually burns and hurts for a little while after!!

I recently had to have a MMR vaccine for nursing school and it didn't hurt but i was sick a few weeks ago and my doctor gave me a rocephin shot which was the most painful shot i have ever had it felt like fire was going through my skin and it still felt that way a few hours after it!

But you should be OK a little ouch now can protect you for the rest of your life!!

Good luck!!

Answer 3

Sometimes, it hurts during the administration of the injection; but usually it hurts after. It also depends on the type of medication, the type of injection or route of administration- (IM is more painful) and the sites. Types of needles used;. There are studies made into the use of micro-needles in the future to replace the traditional hypodermic needles to avoid impacting the pain receptors and blood vessles. The concentration of the drug. The anxiety level of the person and the pain threshold or sensitivity. or allergic reaction to it. The age and gender. How fast one's nervous system is in the transmission of pain signals to the brain. For example, in a baby, he usually cries after the injection, if he wasn't made aware of it or has no concept of the interpretation of pain from an injection or past experience to relate to. Or if he didn't perceive or see the oncoming injury.


If you're very anxious about needles, you're not alone! The Adult Dental Health Survey (UK) 1988 stated that 8% reported a fear of injections (Todd & Lader 1991). Some studies suggest that almost 5% of the population may be phobic of needles in general.


The level of fear varies from person to person, and some people are afraid of dental injections in particular, while others are phobic about any sort of needle. Some people are phobic to the point of avoiding injections at all costs (including their life


Some types of injections (not the most commonly used ones) can be very difficult to do without causing slight discomfort. It's not possible to guarantee that every injection will be absolutely painless. But discomfort can be minimized by making sure topical anesthetic is left on for long enough to work properly,such as dental injections ; by injecting very slowly, and by applying pressure for certain types of injections. It also helps by gently massaging the area to distribute the meds after injection. However, some meds like Heparin massaging after -are conta-indicated.


There are various little things that can be done to make injections easier. For example:

Some people find it easier to receive an injection if they keep their eyes closed.
Most dentists will chat to you while administering the local in order to distract you and keep your mind off it.
Some people find Bach Flower Remedies useful (especially "rescue remedy", but also "Rose Rock", "Aspen" and "Mimulus"). These are available without prescription in pharmacies and health stores.
Self-relaxation techniques can also be useful.

It can really help to have an medical or appointment where you have only an injection and no treatment. This way, you only have to deal with one fear at a time. Dealing with more than one fear at a time can be overwhelming.


There are many different approaches and techniques, often used in combination, which will allow you to become less scared of injections.

Among them are hypnosis, systematic desensitization, deep breathing, visualization and guided imagery, positive affirmations, and reward systems


In your case, try to relax, Do not look at the needle. Do not anticipate the pain. Take a deep breath. It will just feel like a mosquito sting or pin prick. . It also depends on the technique and the skilled hands of the injector.


My injection technique is to blow a little on the site then apply a little alcohol to try distracting or walking the patient thru the procedure. I try to make the area taut. and administer the med slowly.

Answer 4

depends on the shot - tentus seems to be sore for a day or so after - otherwise normal shots, once you feel the pain, its over... just a prick - no pun