Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi, whatever works for you. I've been using b-d syringes and needles (drawing with a 21 guage, then switching to a fresh 25 guage)... just tried my first injection yesterday with termino 25g and not switching... and it was definitely a duller tip that was harder to get started through the skin... don't know if it's the brand or because I'd used the same needle to draw as inject. I'll use up these 25 syringes but I'll go back to the b-d's and switching... it's worth the few cents more. > From: " eugenekeddy " eugenekeddy@... > Date: Wed May 24, 2006 1:47pm(PDT) > Subject: Pain-Free Injections > > I just wanted to share that I found a way to do completely > pain-free > self injections. There is a topical anesthetic called LMX-4, > which I > applied one hour before my injection to numb the injection > site. > Using a 25 gauge needle, there was absolutely no pain. > > This stuff does not require a prescription, but it's a little > hard to > find, and it's a little pricey (around $50 per tube). Places > like > Walgreens do not carry it. I had Drug Mart special order it. > > Here's an internet site that carries it: > http://www.skinstore.com/store/product.asp?catID=399 & prodID=1968 > > Although the product info doesn't say so, it can be used > safely for > intramuscular injections. You can find studies to support > this by > googling. It's used quite a bit by people before they get > painful > cosmetic procedures done, like laser peels or Botox > injections. It's > also known as Elamax. > > Cheers, > Eugene __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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