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Injection again

Well I went into my leg last night I went in the to of the leg. When I pushed it in it burned.
so I pulled back and checked for blood, there was none. Why does it sting?
HondaPatches
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87972 tn?1322661239
Another thought is to warm the PEG slightly just prior to injection by gently rolling the vial/pen device in the palm of you hand. I’m a belly shooter myself; I found years ago there are fewer sensory nerves in my abdomen than thighs, etc. I’ve done 108 Peg injections over the last couple of years, as well as daily insulin (I’ve had a little practice). Try the belly, I think you’ll like it :o).

Take care,

Bill
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186606 tn?1263510190
that you aren't shooting into fat but into muscle.

I might be full of **** but i shoot IFN in my belly (and believe me, even with the weight loss there's still plenty o' fat) and i don't get burning.

However, when I shoot a longer needle into the top of my thigh for my B12, it burns.  

That is my guess on it?

Deb
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