I’ve just recently been through a series of 6 B12 injections administered by the nurse at the GP surgery. I don’t remember seeing any pink marks only the stinging pain. Mine were given in the top of my arms where there’s more muscle so maybe try there.
Yes by the nurse into the arm stings!! I think they inject too fast and the B12 is often a bit chilly too!
I don’t think you get the blush with inter-muscular injections which is what you describe, just sun-cutaneous which is what I do. I do not think I coujd cope with giving myself an IM injection - SC is only just doable!
It sounds like you have had loading doses so I wish you all the very best with your recover y journey and thank you for your info.
Thank you. I’m due a booster middle of September. It’s helped a lot. Got my appetite back but maybe too much. I’m concerned the weight I lost will come back and I’m really happy now.
That’s good news and I wish my appetite would return. There is a lot to be said for enjoying our food. Never realised that before now. I am sure you will make good food choices with the odd treat!
If possible don’t buy processed foods to put in your home if temptation is there chances are you will migrate to it, eat small portions of a healthy meal you enjoy and go for a walk after each meal.. 🌷
I’m trying to take more time with food preparation rather than just buying from a supermarket. I try to have one red meat a week and I also use my slow cooker more. Yesterday I did a massive vegetable chilli. Today off to a bbq but I’ve prepared homemade potato salad, rice salad and a mixed salad to take. 🤞
Apologies for delay in replying to your kind response.
Yes I do pinch a roll of flesh which I gently ease off as I inject.
I also wait around 20 seconds after injecting before I remove the needle.
What your reply has made me realise I am inconsistent in doing is massaging the area of injection for 30 seconds afterwards. I tend only to do this if the injection was uncomfortable. Perhaps the vigorous massage is the key as it may help disperse the B12.
I often get a pink blush with SC but not always, depends on the spot. Not sure why - thickness of the skin perhaps? I always SC tummy so no clue about the thigh. I use a 1/2" (13mm) so the longest possible for SC. 🤷♀️
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