well I took the plunge.felt so crap the last few weeks (even got myself upset at work) that I decided no more and I ordered my b12 to start self injecting.
All my supplies (b12 and needles) are arriving today.
feeling excited but also super nervous. will I be able to do it?
any advice? where to inject? any tips?
I would really appreciate your help.
Just want to say that I perfectly understand your nervousness . I remember when I first injected 3 years ago . I was shaking all over . I had to have 2 large gin and tonics before I could proceed !
I S.I. into my thighs . You can find several videos on utube , some are good , some not so . You can also inject sub-cutaneously into tummy fat . But I don’t know anything about that .
I inject into the outer middle 1/3 of my thigh , where the muscle is nearest to the surfaces. . I lay out a piece of fresh kitcen roll and put all I need on it Withdrawing needle ro take the B12 from the ampoule , the injection needle ( 1inch 25 Gauge ) and a 1ml syringe as I use 1ml ampoules . Swab the injection area first it dries quickly . Break ampoule at the spot on the neck where is breaks easily . Cover ampoule with swab , or you can get a nasty cut. Fix withdrawal needle onto syringe .With draw b12 from ampoule with the long withdrawing needle , which will get blunted from contact with ampoule. , Discard into sharps box .Place injection needle on syringe , flick to move air , then depress plunger until a tiny bead of B12 appears on the end of the needle 💉. Ready to go ! Chuck needle at the injection spot entering at 90 degrees , press home and then press plunger very slowly , until syringe is empty .Done . Injection needle into sharps box ( most chemists accept full box for disposal ) You will be amazed how quickly you will get accustomed to S.I. Especially when you feel the benefits .Very best wishes .
thank you. I am very nervous. I got my NHS injection last week and still don't feel great so I know I need to do this. 
Hi.
I mirror everything wedgewood says & the help when I was in your situation from wedgewood was invaluable.
I had a massive phobia of needles & sat sweating & shaking for 2 hours before I finally managed it after throwing 3 lots away from failed attempts.
Just to add a few little things which have helped me along the way.
As wedgewood said, it doesn't take long for the skin to dry once swabbed but I always do this first as it can sting slightly if the area isn't fully dry.
I also stretch the area of my thigh I'm injecting which helps make the needle going in painless.
I also warm the ampoule up, rubbing between my hands so it's warm, I found this to also help when the Hydroxocobalamin is being administered into the muscle.
Lastly, i just couldn't get the knack of snapping the ampoule off cleanly, so I bought an "Ampoule breaker" off Amazon & have found it to be a great little tool & just snaps the ampoule off clean every single time.
You will feel so proud of yourself once have managed your first time.
All the best 👍
I've just ordered an ampoule breaker.thanks
glad I did because I ve cut my finger a bit opening my 1st one lol
I concur with the stretching the skin at injection site. I just found out about this and I swear it does not hurt. I couldn't believe it. It is still wierd and gross but without the pain I think I can do it!
It’s just dawned on me that there is something called an “AUTO-INJECTOR” from a company called Union -Medico . They are in Denmark . I believe they are quite expensive — about €77.00 They are apparently very good for people who are terrified of self-injection . Have a look .
I'll have a look thanks. my husband said he'd help me doing it too.
quick question. where do you store your B12.
all my supplies have now been delivered. 1st one tonight.
well we've done it.i say we because I got everything ready but couldn't put the needle in.my husband did it.it hurt slightly because he did it a bit quick.
oh wow can't believe we've done it.
felt a bit sick due to stress.but am ok
Yes - Wedgewood is right. Thigh. First time can be nerve wracking but gets much easier after that. Good luck
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