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Hi I've ordered the following but what needles / syringes do I need and where do I get them from

I will be injecting into my arm as that's where my doctor injects me

VITAMIN B12 Depot Rotexmedica Injektionslösung

Injection solution, 10X1 ml

Thanks

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My first suggestion to you is to inject into your thigh instead of your arm . The surgeries use the arm because it is the most convenient place for them . Your thigh is easier for self-injection . You can alternate between the two . It presents a much larger surface area ( use the outer middle 1/3 area where the muscle is nearest the surface)

You will find that self injectors use the thigh .

Needles —I use medisave.uk but I believe you can get them from Amazon .

For withdrawing from ampoule you need a long needle 1 1/2 inch x 20 Gauge to reach and touch the bottom of the ampoule . I use a 1inch x 25 gauge for the injection , but it depends on the thickness of the fat layer on the thigh . If thick use a longer needle . You also need swabs and a sharps box for disposal . Look for a video on thigh injection on u tube . There are good and bad ones . Best of luck 🍀.and best wishes

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HippyChick73 in reply towedgewood

Thank you

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Scarflame1959 in reply toHippyChick73

Hi Charlearose...are you able to tell me where you ordered your B12? And can you confirm if it’s the Methylcobalamin or the synthetic?

Scarflame

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HippyChick73 in reply toScarflame1959

I bought from here very quick to deliver

versandapo.de/en/8614/38622...

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wedgewood

I forgot to mention syringes , which you can also obtain from Medisave.com. You will need 2ml syringes , irrespective of whether you are using 1ml or 2ml ampoules of B12 .

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HippyChick73

Ok thank you so much

So basically I need 2 ml syringes

Long Needle to draw up the b12 from the ampule

Needle & syringe to do injection

I have swobs and sharpbox

Am I missing anything 😂

Is there a idiot proof guide from

Start to Finnish i.e. What to do from drawing up the b12 from ampules to what to do next and so on

Thanks

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