First self injection.: I ovecame the... - Pernicious Anaemi...

Pernicious Anaemia Society

32,627 members23,989 posts

First self injection.

Dragonwalker profile image
14 Replies

I ovecame the nerves yesterday and gave myself my first jab, having got my blood tests out of the way. It was absolutely fine but I would say to those that haven’t done this yet - don’t rush it and push the liquid in too fast as that DOES hurt a bit. Rather like the little punch you get from an anti tetanus jab. I WAS warned by several UTube videos but was so glad the needle went in without pain that I rushed.

Written by
Dragonwalker profile image
Dragonwalker
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
14 Replies
clivealive profile image
clivealiveForum Support

Well done Dragonwalker :)

wedgewood profile image
wedgewood

Excellent , I also inject very slowly and never get any pain at all , All the best !

Ritchie1268 profile image
Ritchie1268

Very well done!!

I know how hard it is to do your first one, I was sweating & shaking for 2 hours before I did it.

I now find that if I stretch the skin while injecting, after rubbing the ampoule between my hands for a while to up the temperature while the alcoholic wipe area dries, It's now second nature & don't know why I was petrified to start with.

Well done 👍

Tillpickle profile image
Tillpickle in reply toRitchie1268

It’ll be another week before I can start them but I reckon I’ll be sweating too. Just hope I stay upright - Wouldn’t be good to faint with a needle sticking out of your leg !! 😂

in reply toTillpickle

Just keep calm and carry on. (Sorry)

After you have done it you can pat yourself on the back and know you have done something few others have. You might well have done something the practice nurse and even the doctor have never done. You can feel really superior.

Ritchie1268 profile image
Ritchie1268 in reply toTillpickle

I find the best way is nice & slow & not like most YouTube videos show you.

Kcbrecks is right, the sense of achievement once you've done it is amazing.

I even rang my mum & said if you don't hear from me by a certain time come round as I've passed out 😁

You can do it, good luck!

Tillpickle profile image
Tillpickle in reply toRitchie1268

Thankyou , I can’t wait really

Ritchie1268 profile image
Ritchie1268 in reply toTillpickle

You're very welcome.

The thing that did it for me was having a word with myself!

I know it's usually the first sign of madness but, in this case I just said now look, you either do this, or you'll feel like death warmed up for the next 10 weeks waiting for your next 3 monthly one off the nurse!

That worked 😂👍

Bonjourtristesse profile image
Bonjourtristesse in reply toRitchie1268

It's ridiculous that you have to inject yourself or face 10 weeks feeling terrible. Well done for doing it.

Ritchie1268 profile image
Ritchie1268 in reply toBonjourtristesse

Thank you!

That's the ridiculous laws for you in UK.

I overcame a phobia of needles & now feel the very best I've felt for many years & if I can do it, then anyone can do it!

Thank you.

Bonjourtristesse profile image
Bonjourtristesse in reply toRitchie1268

That's useful to know. I did watch a youtube video which made it look quite easy (although also made me feel a bit sick).

Ritchie1268 profile image
Ritchie1268 in reply toBonjourtristesse

I nearly passed out watching YouTube videos, as I nearly passed out watching anyone stick a needle in them.

In my case though, it was either do it, or just exist in pain.

Thankfully, I "manned up" & went for the first option, as so many have too 👍

Dragonwalker profile image
Dragonwalker in reply toBonjourtristesse

I guess I’m lucky that mine seem to last for four weeks - at the moment - but I still don’t want to spend two thirds of my life brain-fogged and wobbling into things like door frames. People keep asking where the bruises come from.

Dragonwalker profile image
Dragonwalker in reply toTillpickle

I did it sitting down with a friend with me. She didn’t want to look (!) but helped me get the liquid pulled up into the syringe and was there in case I did faint or hit a blood vessel or something.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

First self injection

So I managed it at last but my thigh aches loads and bit panicky I put it in too deep or wrong...
Mag999 profile image

Question after first im self injection

My first s.i today but what i worried about afterwoods was it did not have that 10 second muscle...
Marlboro123 profile image

Hives after B12 injection

I've been having three-monthly B12 injections for almost three years now; a few days ago, for the...
Thalia56 profile image

Injection didn't work???

Probably a daft question but does anyone know if you can have an injection that doesn't work?...
Clare184 profile image

Self injecting - what are the risks

Ok I'm finally having a serious think about self injecting but not going to lie the thought...
Clare184 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Foggyme profile image
FoggymeAdministrator
Gambit62 profile image
Gambit62Administrator
taka profile image
takaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.