Lubion and Claxane what to do to ease pain?

[MagicTourmaline]

Dear ladies,Today I started my Lubion injections, I did it nearly 2 hours ago and it still hurts, is that normal and if it is, is there anything to make it less painful?

Tomorrow I start Claxane as well which is the same... 😔 anybody can give me any advice, please?

[SquishyBean]

I have heard if you ice the area before hand then it is less painful. Not sure how true that is. With Clexane, it does hurt for a while, but for me it's not too long. Maybe 15-20 mins. I've never done Lubion so I don't know how they compare.

[MagicTourmaline in reply to SquishyBean]

Thank you! I will try ice today... I hope it will help! 🤞🏼

[Wishinandahopin]

yeah sadly Lubion stings for a while after. Clexane doesn’t sting for long after but does hurt more to go in, in my experience, and can cause bruises. I’m not sure there’s much you can do. For clexane maybe ice before hand?

[MagicTourmaline in reply to Wishinandahopin]

I dont know but happy to try anything... 😔

[elphabamonkey]

they always hurt a little for me after, but icing the area helps do much.

[MagicTourmaline in reply to elphabamonkey]

Thank you I will try. Do you do it before or after? And how long for?

[elphabamonkey in reply to MagicTourmaline]

Before, about 10 mins

[MagicTourmaline in reply to elphabamonkey]

Oh, ok... thats quite long... but deffinately worth a try... 😊 thank you!

[elphabamonkey in reply to MagicTourmaline]

I’ve done it for less before. Anything really helps with the sting!

[Choots]

Yes Lubion injections hurt so much afterwards! It helps to warm up the bottle in your hand/bra for 5 to 10 mins before injecting x

[MagicTourmaline in reply to Choots]

Thank you! I will deffinately try tonight...

[Twiglet2]

Hi- make sure you don’t put a wasteband on it shortly after I found it I had jeans or tights on the exact spot it hurt for much longer. I’ve also found a slight angle with the needle helpful. There’s nothing really to do to stop the clexane bruising sometimes it just does but honestly you do just get used to it. Lying down vs standing up where possible too. I’ve never found ice helpful and never have the time for that to be honest but I know some do. Also as I try to put the needle in for both if I feel a lot of resistance just move to another spot too. Good luck xx

[MagicTourmaline in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you! Yes I guess its all about getting used to and trying different things what helps... 😔

[Twiglet2 in reply to MagicTourmaline]

They are not fun but defo worth it 🤗 xx

[MagicTourmaline in reply to Twiglet2]

Yes, I know, just in the begining the medications are really draining me physically, emotionally and mentally and just need to get into the 'bigger picture' mindset... 😅