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Is this the right needle I need to self medicate B12

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I couldn't read the amazon. De site it's in Germany unfortunately i didn't know what to order

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BobbyStranger

If for intra muscular, then I'd go for 25G (much thinner needle), and 1" in length, like:

medisave.co.uk/b-d-microlan...

I use 23G (slightly thicker), but still painless when injecting.

Note: if you have lots of fat on the thigh, then maybe go for a 1 1/4" needle.

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mikeg71 in reply to BobbyStranger

Hi Catherine & Bobby,

Regarding length and body fat - the rule of thumb is 1inch for under 90kg and 1.25/1.5 for over 90kg.

Hope that helps.

Have a great weekend :-)

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Miss-guineapig

I use the 'blue', best for me .Good luck Catherine x

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