Vasovagal reaction after injection

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I am four weeks in to using Reta, and up to this point, every one of my injections has been virtually pain free.

Today, while pinning in the opposite glute than I had the week prior, the pain from the needle was extremely intense. So much so that I couldn’t get it all the way in, and ended up taking the needle back out, and pulling a new dose in a new syringe. Even with the new dose in the new syringe with a new needle, it still hurt way more than usually pushing the needle into my skin.

After I finally got it done and walked out of my bathroom, I immediately had a Vasovagal reaction with my vision going dark, my hearing fading, and feeling extremely lightheaded. This isn’t a new experience for me, as it happens 90% of the time I get my blood drawn, but I have NEVER had at happen with my peps.

Just curious if anyone had any speculations on why, while following the exact same routine I do every week, it hurt so much more this week than usual?
 
Sundaycandy said:


I am four weeks in to using Reta, and up to this point, every one of my injections has been virtually pain free.

Today, while pinning in the opposite glute than I had the week prior, the pain from the needle was extremely intense. So much so that I couldn’t get it all the way in, and ended up taking the needle back out, and pulling a new dose in a new syringe. Even with the new dose in the new syringe with a new needle, it still hurt way more than usually pushing the needle into my skin.

After I finally got it done and walked out of my bathroom, I immediately had a Vasovagal reaction with my vision going dark, my hearing fading, and feeling extremely lightheaded. This isn’t a new experience for me, as it happens 90% of the time I get my blood drawn, but I have NEVER had at happen with my peps.

Just curious if anyone had any speculations on why, while following the exact same routine I do every week, it hurt so much more this week than usual?

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Stomach would probably be a better option,

Stomach injections (such as weight-loss or insulin medications) generally hurt less because the abdomen features a thicker layer of subcutaneous fat and fewer nerve endings than other areas like the thigh. Additionally, stomach tissue moves less, minimizing friction as the needle enters
 
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Stomach would probably be a better option,

Stomach injections (such as weight-loss or insulin medications) generally hurt less because the abdomen features a thicker layer of subcutaneous fat and fewer nerve endings than other areas like the thigh. Additionally, stomach tissue moves less, minimizing friction as the needle enters

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I have mixed feelings on this! I feel like the injection hurt less when I tried my stomach, but the site was more sore. Where the glute hurts a tad more but there is no lingering pain. I can see the point of less friction, it’s a lot easier reaching the front of me
 
Pain when first inserting the needle is usually from alcohol from the wipe that has not dried yet. Assuming you are using pretty small gauge needles like 29 to 31 which do not usually hurt much.

I agree stomach is usually easier and less painful, otherwise just chill out for a few minutes before getting up after an injection, and be extra careful in the few minutes after you do start moving.
 
I vote for dull needle. Either by the vial stopper or straight out of the pack. I've pierced the"leg" of the stopper before and used the same needle to inject. Just one time... That was plenty. Super hard to pierce the skin. Hurt quite a bit and guy a little bruise.

Smaller gauge needles definitely dull more just with regular use too in my experience. 31s actually hurt more than 29s with some of the harder stopper 3ml vials I've used. The 29 seem to hold their point just a little better.

I also vote for belly. Just easier to use two hands for me. Gently pinch the skin so you're not getting into the muscle.

I also 100% feel your pain in the vasovagal response. I used to get the exact same thing from blood draws. Actually had it a few times after Novocaine at the dentist. That first self injection for me was super tough to do.
 
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