Needles

[Patjamber]

Please can people in uk tell me where they get their needles from. I don’t seem to find Medicare any more. Either that or I am just so tired I am missing it Thank you

[Hidden]

I have just ordered some needles from Medisave, here is the link:-

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

These are the ones I personally use (recommended by B12d.org) but I am sure they have others.

[MISSNEATS]

Hi

I get my needles and syringes from Amazon UK 21G and 23G size needles. I use the 21G for drawing the medication fron the vial and 23G for the injection.

[wedgewood]

Is that a needle for a sub-cutaneous injection?

[wedgewood]

I do I.M. injections . I also use Medisave for ordering . I use the thinnest - 25 gauge and 1inch long for injecting into my thigh . I use a longer one to withdraw the B12 from the ampoule to avoid blunting the injection needle on the sides of bottom of the ampoule .

[Hidden in reply to wedgewood]

Not sure whether you were asking me the question or MISSNEATS, but if it was me I do IM injections, the needle I use is O.3mm x 13mm (30G x 1/2") it called a "Microlance 3" from Medisave. I also inject into my thigh, makes me wonder now whether the 1/2" needle is long enough (but it was what was suggested by B12d.org so that's what I ordered). I don't have a lot of thigh muscle, a bit skinny, hopefully the 1/2" gets the B12 where it should be.

[wedgewood in reply to Hidden]

I e sent the message to wrong person again , sorry !

[Fudgemanjim]

I got mine from the pharmacy (i left uk due to terrible doctors not caring in the end) but many pharmacys do free needles ... i think due to druggies... it was a bit degrading them.never beliving what it was for and always goving me spoons and addiction advice (which did stop.somtimes as id talk through it all with them) but mamy pharmicies do this free and clean...just be sure to ask for IM ones (orange pack in druggie pharmacy terms i think, they usually would say steroid needles.. si that may speed them up as they spent a while with me telling me heroin shouldnt be done with these then they usually give you little vien needles... which dont really do as good in my opinion.... not all pharmacys offer this but ask... i found windsor had one and many in birmingham... but not in the quiter outer areas... once they understand what its for and stop.assumimg though its good and there very helpful ... plus its free.... like the injections should be on nhs... as much as one needs them not every 2 months and symptoms ignored....ill be off now before i go on a rant hehe... hope you find best option for you be it online purchase pharmacy or whatever

Ironically now jve moved country the needles have become expensive part... b12 can be got anywere cheap...doctors listen .... but no more free needles booo

[Rheadster72]

I get mine from needle exchange. It is free to use and provides all the things you'd need - barrels, needles, swabs, sharps bin. All you need to provide is an initial and the start of a postcode. I've posted before about needle exchange but not sure how I would go about finding that post to post the link. Was probably titled "needle exchange experience" or something similar. Hope that helps

healthunlocked.com/pasoc/posts/136774775/pleasant-experience-at-needle-exchange

[Patjamber in reply to Rheadster72]

I have tried this but in my area they will only do it for drug addicts. Mad isn’t it. But thank you x x x

[Rheadster72 in reply to Patjamber]

There provision is to provide a harm reduction for anyone injecting, which would include those self injecting B12. On my first couple of visits the guy assumed I was jabbing steroids so I went along with this. The last time I was there I indicated I was injecting B12 which the lady said was fine.

It's not great how you're left feeling lower down the pecking order than a drug addict!

Is it worth trying again? In my experience it varies which person you get, so you might get a more understanding one next time

[Patjamber in reply to Rheadster72]

Yea. I guess you have a valid point there. I will pop in again when I am next in town and let you know how I get on. Thank you