Advice from daily injection users please

[Julie_T]

This will be my forth year of daily Clexane. My skin is becoming 'resistant' in places, needing either a second jab or forceably giving extra pressure. Has anyone any advice please regarding skin care or treatment to relieve the problem?

Grateful for any comments

[Julie_T]

Thanks, I do try to vary, but well as you know avoiding the lumps and bumps cuts down options. May I ask if you use any skin softeners and is it possible to minimise the lumps, massage perhaps?

Tried researching the topic came up with zilch....so your comments are very welcome

[Elfie1 in reply to Julie_T]

Hi Julie t I inject twice a day ,try to avoid bruises and lumps and use the whole of your abdomen all the way round as far as you can reach or get someone to do it for you . I use Arnica cream as soon as a bruise or a lump appears and it works very well.you can get the cream at the chemist .all the best Elfie

[Julie_T in reply to Elfie1]

Thanks very much Ellie. Perhaps that's where I have been going wrong staying within the 5-7cm range of tummy button (as per guideline). Will certainly try arnica cream.

[Manofmendip in reply to Julie_T]

Hi

I find this too but I agree with what my colleague APsnotFab has advised you.

Dave

[MaryF Administrator]

I was on this, when pregnant each time with my three children, and I definitely found you had to vary where you did the injections. MaryF

[Julie_T]

Thanks Mary, I do try but as I said trying to remain within the 'ruler' cuts down options especially as bruises & bumps multiply. Will take your advice on board..

[Ozchick]

I used the tops of my thighs when i was injecting- to give tummy a rest.

[Julie_T]

Ok,I know I am going to sound a wimp, does it hurt more Ozchick?

[Ozchick in reply to Julie_T]

It does sting a little but very fleeting

[Cookinmama4]

Julie,

My hematologist recently gave me a tip on preventing the lumps and bruises. I inject enoxaparin twice a day usually in my stomach, sometimes thighs and wish I could reach my bum so I could get to the real fatty part! He told me that immediately after withdrawing the syringe from your injection site, place two fingers with light pressure over the site for 3-4 mins and it minimizes the lumps and bruises. I tried it and it really works! I also move the needle if it is painful by testing a spot. Just barely insert it tho.

I hope that helps you to prevent the bumpy checkerboard effect.

Vitamin E might help existing problems.

GL,

Kim

Cincinnati, Ohio

USA

[Julie_T]

Kim thanks so much, will give it a go and report back!

Watch this (lumpy tummy) space.......

[Wittycjt]

So Julie... where's the "report back"

[Wittycjt]

I've tried this and it seems to work. My ecchymotic areas are decreasing and are few and now further between occurring that I can see. Thanks for the tip👍😁