Injection soreness

[Marie]

I did my first ever self-injection yesterday, my doctor started me on estradiol.  I chose my thigh as I felt most comfortable with that spot.  Here it is the next evening and the site is still a little sore.  I'm assuming this is normal even for 20 or so hours later but I'm looking for a little reassurance.




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[NicholeW.]

Yep. it's usual. The nature of the IM is for the E to pool and release a bit at a time. The site will remain sore for at least a few days, regardless of where it's located, Marie.

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[RebeccaFog]

Hi Marie,

I would think it could be sore a few days.

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[vanna]

Yes would have to agree with the above too,
i also use the same place and it can be sore for a little while.

[Flan]

I'll put another yes vote for the injection site being sore as normal. For me it comes in two phases, first after the injection which lasts maybe a hour, and then on and off for the next few days.

[RebeccaFog]

Hi Kiera,

Please post video for us.   

[Marie]

Thanks for the input everybody, it feels better this morning.  I'm probably going to have a nurse help me locate other injection sites so I can keep things interesting 

[vanna]

Surely this whole threads really about

Does my bum look big in this??

xD

[RebeccaFog]

Hi Kiera,

Please post video for us.   

lol Rebis! Can't Stop! How's Boston? Cold?

Yes it is cold.  Too cold to dress like these people.

[RebeccaFog]

Surely this whole threads really about

Does my bum look big in this??

xD

I was too polite to say that.   

[Sandy]

I've been doing IM injections for over two years and yes, it feels like a bruise for a few days after each injection.

There have been times I've hit a nerve and it is like an electric jolt.  I've also hit veins and become a bit of a bloody mess.

I've injected into my thigh but have never done a buttock injection.  I'll try it one of these days, but I haven't so far.

-Sandy