Red marks from SC injections - is it normal?

[Caradoc1a]

I've been SC injecting for almost 7 weeks and in the past week have noticed red splotches on my belly. Its not happened previous 6 weeks. This coincided with shingles and some were shingles blobs. But now, there is definitely a red patch where I've injected- b12 under the skin in the fatty tissue. Is this normal? Thank you !

[topazrat]

Yes, totally normal if you are injecting SC. It's just where the B12 is pooling under the skin. It goes away in a few days as it gets absorbed by the body.

[Caradoc1a in reply to topazrat]

Thank you!

[Caradoc1a in reply to topazrat]

I wonder it's just started happening....

[topazrat in reply to Caradoc1a]

Its pretty random. I can go several weeks without it happening or it can happen at every jab for a while, but its nothing to worry about.

[Caradoc1a in reply to topazrat]

That's hood to know. Thank you 💐💐

[GalDriver]

When I remove the needle I rub the injection site firmly and it seems to disperse it.

[Caradoc1a in reply to GalDriver]

I will try that!

[Oneash]

Do use a sterilising swab before and after.

[Caradoc1a in reply to Oneash]

Thanks I do that at the moment. I've just massaged it really well so hopefully that will help.