Self injection

[Mrsannabbott]

Could anyone tell me the size of needle recommended for S.I Thankyou in advance .

[wedgewood]

I only know about Intra-muscular(I.M.) injections. I use a 25g x1inch Needle to inject into my thigh. If you inject sub-curaneously (sub-cut) , the needle will be much shorter . Also if you use an ampoule , I find it good to use a longer , thicker needle (say 21G x1 1/2 inch) to withdraw the B12 fluid from the ampoule , because you will make the needle blunt by touching the sides or bottom of the ampoule . And blunt will mean painful injection .

[Mrsannabbott in reply to wedgewood]

Thank you wedge wood.I have been using the drawing up needle size to inject and think the smaller size will be more comfortable.

[e66-- in reply to Mrsannabbott]

I also use orange 1" needle, it seems to work just fine for IM injection. Best of luck.

[Mrsannabbott in reply to e66--]

Many thanks e66.

[fbirder in reply to e66--]

A 1” needle will be too short for many people. It depends on how deep the subcutaneous fat layer is.

[Mrsannabbott in reply to fbirder]

Thank you.I have ordered the longer needle.Many thanks for caring