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Title: Shaky hands
Post by: G on April 17, 2014, 03:27:51 PM
Post by: G on April 17, 2014, 03:27:51 PM
My hands always shake when I'm injecting. Anyone else have this problem? Does it get better with time?
Title: Re: Shaky hands
Post by: Transguy on April 17, 2014, 05:20:08 PM
Post by: Transguy on April 17, 2014, 05:20:08 PM
I used to have this problem. It turns out I was using a syringe which was much bigger than necessary for the amount I inject, meaning I had to put a lot more pressure on the syringe because of the amount of air inside, which caused the shaky hands. Have you tried maybe using a smaller syringe?
Otherwise it might have something to do with nervosity, so maybe try to relax more?
Otherwise it might have something to do with nervosity, so maybe try to relax more?
Title: Re: Shaky hands
Post by: G on April 18, 2014, 03:23:31 PM
Post by: G on April 18, 2014, 03:23:31 PM
It is nerves. But I didn't even think about the syringe thing. I'll talk to my doc about it since my appointment is coming up. Thanks for mentioning that.
Anyways to relax during the injection? I try to just concentrate on my breathing.
Anyways to relax during the injection? I try to just concentrate on my breathing.
Title: Re: Shaky hands
Post by: Kyler on April 18, 2014, 05:33:31 PM
Post by: Kyler on April 18, 2014, 05:33:31 PM
At first, I was too nervous because it was IM.. So I switched to subcutaneous.
Then, I felt like it was way too much liquid and it also took too long, so I switched to a higher concentration, so it was less oil. Now I'm fine.
When I was a nervous wreck, I'd listen to music like Explosions in the Sky, Sigur Ros, super calming stuff... That's about all that got me through it.
Then, I felt like it was way too much liquid and it also took too long, so I switched to a higher concentration, so it was less oil. Now I'm fine.
When I was a nervous wreck, I'd listen to music like Explosions in the Sky, Sigur Ros, super calming stuff... That's about all that got me through it.
Title: Shaky hands
Post by: Emerson on April 18, 2014, 10:59:42 PM
Post by: Emerson on April 18, 2014, 10:59:42 PM
I get light headed from nerves. I just try and enjoy the rush! I was taught to "dart" the needle in. But it's too scary and I don't mind pain, so I push it is slowly and it's better.