Resistance - Anyone else have trouble injecting?

[Acdoore1981]

Sometime when I SI I just can't seem to get the plunger to go down. It's like their is some real resistance stopping the liquid leaving the needle. I have tried warming the shot in my hands first but still get it every now and then. Any suggestions?

[JanD236]

Yes I find the same when I si into my thighs. It’s not a problem when I si into my deltoids or glutes.

It may also be the syringes your using? The first lot I got were great, the plunger slipped down easily. My current batch seem a bit more cumbersome. I think they were cheaper and maybe I got what I paid for! Certainly when I run out of these I’ll look for some better ones next time.

[Foggyme Administrator]

Hi Acdoore1981. The plungers can often be very stiff so...

If you work the plunger up and down a few times before you draw up the B12, then proceed as normal, that should make for a smoother injection.

If you still feel resistance, try readjusting the needle slightly (while in place in the muscle) and then try depressing the plunger again.

Good luck

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[wedgewood]

Are you using a very fine needle , which would present more resistance when injecting ? Though I can’t see this as a reason because B12 liquid is not thick , it’s very watery . Yes , I also pump the syringe a few times before I draw up the liquid . Must be the type of syringe you are using. I’ve never had a problem using a 25 gauge needle into my thigh .

[Acdoore1981]

Thank you all. Didn't even think it could be the syringe. Will try pumping it a few times next time

[JMN2017]

Any chance that your muscle is tense when you're injecting the liquid? This could make it very difficult to push the plunger

As Foggyme suggests, withdraw the needle slightly (but not out) and change direction a bit, then see if things go better.

[topazrat]

Sometimes you just get a bit of tissue that blocks the end of the needle, or you just hit a more dense bit, so as has been said a little movement of the needle often solves it.

If you are injecting sub cut and are pinching up the skin, sometimes if you are pinching too tight it can stop the B12 going in. Try releasing the pinch a little and it should make things easier.

[deniseinmilden]

I echo your other replies. It can easily happen if you are injecting sub cut and you get the skin instead of under it but is less likely im.

[pitney]

I pump the empty syringe without a needle on a few times before I use it to loosen it up a bit