self inject query

[Bacca]

Am ordering needles/ syringes from medisave. How do I know which are compatible with each other?

looking at;

Medisave

2ml unification reduced dead space syringe

30g 1/2 ‘’ (13mm) needle yellow uni sharp

BD micro lance 3 needle green 21g x 1.5’’

thanks for your insight all. X

[wedgewood]

All appropriate for a subcutaneous Injection. .

[Bacca in reply to wedgewood]

Thanks Wedgwood,

The doctor wouldn’t issue another injection until a further blood test. After having loading dose in July.

So I’m not hanging around.

Many thanks for your help

[EllaNore in reply to Bacca]

Good for you!! You won't regret self care!

[Enuffisenuf in reply to Bacca]

You don't need a blood test once you start treating. Their rules.I just politely & firmly refused, quoting NICE guidelines and the waste of money, and asked for my injection. They didn't really know what to do with me. I got my injection. I continue to SI inbetween.

[Gremmygrem in reply to wedgewood]

hi, I am also looking to start SI with subcutaneous injections. Just so I understand the micro lance green - is that to act as a withdrawal needle and the yellow is to inject? Thanks and sorry if this is a stupid question!

[wedgewood in reply to Gremmygrem]

It’s not a stupid question . To withdraw, you can pretty well choose any needle , but it should be 1 1/2 inches long so that it is easy to use . I use a coarse needle of about 19G ( the coarser the needle , the lower the G number ) It’s a bit quicker to withdraw with a coarser needle obviously. Or you can choose an actual withdrawing needle which is blunt . These are a bit more expensive, and even more expensive with a filter —look for “blunt fill needle “ .

The injection needle for an Intramuscular injection ( I.M. ) should be nice and fine say 25G x 1inch , which is orange , 26G x 1inch which is brown or if you want to inject subcutaneously, a very fine needle -30G x 1/2 inch which is yellow.

Hope this is helpful . Best wishes .

[Gremmygrem in reply to wedgewood]

Thank you that has been very helpful!

[Gremmygrem in reply to wedgewood]

One more question please. - would BD Blunt Fill Safety Draw-up Needle, 18 G red, 40 mm 1½" 45 degr be suitable then as a withdrawal needle?

[wedgewood in reply to Gremmygrem]

Absolutely great 👍

[wedgewood in reply to wedgewood]

I’m using those myself at the moment . Saves you sticking it in yourself !

[Bacca]

Good to hear you are getting sorted gremmygrem. I had v bad brain fog but managed to order b12 plus equip with the amazing help on here and have started si.

I’m starting to get my brain back!!!

P s. I ordered a ‘snap it’ off Amazon to open capsules more easily. Think that’s what others suggested.

Many thanks to all on here for helping me get my life back 🤩