non-Xolair related question / self-injections

[Guest guest]

I have to start giving myself b12 injections weekly (IM, not SC) and was

wondering if any of you more knowledgeable in this than I might have some

pointers. I hear the thigh is the best spot if I'm giving it to myself, or

upper arm below the shoulder if someone else is giving it, but wonder if there

was anything else I should know/try to make it easier?

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

, I would ask the nurse at your doctor's office to show you. When I gave

them to patients we used a Z track. Iron has a way of staining the skin. Using

this Z track approach prevents the fluid leaking out and staining the

skin..............hope this helps. Jan

From: rrgrimes_u3@...

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:32:50 +0000

Subject: [ ] non-Xolair related question / self-injections

I have to start giving myself b12 injections weekly (IM, not SC) and was

wondering if any of you more knowledgeable in this than I might have some

pointers. I hear the thigh is the best spot if I'm giving it to myself, or upper

arm below the shoulder if someone else is giving it, but wonder if there was

anything else I should know/try to make it easier?

Thanks!