Phobia (needle) of injecting

[garretttimson]

I highly recommend the Auto-Injector 90, by UnionMedico, Denmark, for intramuscular injection of B12. I use BD 3ml syringe with both 1" and 1 1/2" 25 gauge needle. Using this device truly eliminated the fear of jabbing myself. You should plan to do a bit of practice with an orange, or something else, to get the hang of things, and then go for it. $115 delivered to the U.S.

unionmedico.com/90-super-grip/

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unionmedico.com/instruction...

[Judithdalston]

By coincidence earlier today i’d asked about this self-injecting device, so thanks for these little videos. Not till I saw these did I realise that it only did the ‘stabbing’ of the needle syringe, and not the injecting too! Probably very silly of me as i’m used to using daily insulin pens...think I had hoped the end result would be similar as i’m a real whimp...ok if others do it! Might have to do a compromise and let husband do it, out of sight, knowing that he can’t be quite so aggressive as he sometimes is with insulin pen on bum ( after 4 years I built up courage to do it in my tum).

[Ritchie1268 in reply to Judithdalston]

When I first came to use it, I was terrified of pressing the button as the action seemed aggressive, so I removed the needle & did it 'manually' 🙄

Now I've used it every other day since I plucked up the courage & I honestly have to look to see if the needle has gone in! So simple.

I also keep the ampoule under my arm pit & make sure the liquid is warm before pushing down on the syringe.

Good luck with it

[garretttimson in reply to Judithdalston]

I understand. Yes, I was hoping it was an all-in-one device, but the patient still has to push the B12. It still helped with the biggest obstacle I had, and that was inserting the needle.

[Judithdalston in reply to garretttimson]

Yes.. I’m a whimp on all stages when it comes to syringes and needles...but it sounds like i’d trust hubby to do it( without coming out the other side!).

[JMN2017 in reply to Judithdalston]

Another tip is to hold the skin taute when you quickly put the needle through the skin - you'll feel it a lot less You can then give the injection slowly, or at the speed you prefer, for comfort.

[Judithdalston in reply to JMN2017]

Thanks all for the tips....most of my rational brain knows that is easy, primordial bit says ‘avoid at all costs’!