Just did my 2nd shot and I was wondering about that little bit of T that is left in the neck of the needle--especially in the translucent plastic part of the needle that joins to the syringe.  There seems to be a decent amount left (maybe 0.5 to 1 line on the syringe).  Does anyone know if the lines on the syringe take into account this small loss--ie, if I draw up X amount as per my prescription, am I actually getting X amount of T or am I getting X-[what's left in the needle]?  Would this loss really make a difference, or is it negligible?  Just wondering, 'cuz I don't want to be shortchanging myself 

Hey! my boyfriend has the same thing that happends to him when he does his weekly shots..he puts a little bit extra each shot in his needle to make up for what is left in the syringe head..it usually leaves an uneven amount of shots in his vile but lucky his insurance covers the T so it is not a big deal to simply refill his script....just thought I would let you know what he does..

i know someone who takes off the needle and uses that last bit on his... umm... "area".  he says it adds growth.  but you could probably put it just about anywhere really.  it would still absorb into your skin.

Don't stress about the bit left in..  it's factored in as 'waste' when the pharmacy calculates how often to refill your T.

As for Josh's friend who rubs it on his junk, he can enjoy being bald.

Quote from: Mister on February 01, 2009, 11:48:10 PM
Don't stress about the bit left in..  it's factored in as 'waste' when the pharmacy calculates how often to refill your T.

Exactly.

When I used to do shots, I would fill my syringe up and there would always be x amount over what I should be taking.. from the vials. And like you said not all of it goes in... its just waste.

Syringes are calibrated 'to deliver' the proper dose, so it takes into account the medication left in the needle and hub.

Jay

Thanks guys.  I was thinking/hoping the syringe would just be calibrated to take into account the loss--it's easier that way, even if there is some waste.

you could rinse if you're worried.

...huh? Rinse--what & why?

put a tiny bit of water in the syringe to get the last drop and squirt in your mouth. if you want every bit.

*Nicole sneaks over to see whats up on the other side*

Wow! being on opposite ends of the spectrum it's cool to see
relative questions, 'cept my medicine does something different,
and I couldn't imagine "rubbing it on my junk"...that so cool!

*ring*.. hello

yes! um can you come and remove my junk, I have to mow my lawn.."click"

OK i'll leave now, but I do like it over here with you guys. 

Nicole

 

Quote from: Nero on February 02, 2009, 06:38:51 PM
put a tiny bit of water in the syringe to get the last drop and squirt in your mouth. if you want every bit.

Ah. Mmm, tasty; brings new meaning to the idea of 'afternoon tea,' lol.  Actually, I have no idea if my body could even metabolize T intended for an IM injection if I ingested it...  and I would be kinda afraid if it could.  Y'know, that whole oral T killing the liver thing 

Syringes are calibrated 'to deliver' the proper dose, so it takes into account the medication left in the needle and hub.

Jay is right.  And don't swallow any medication that is meant to be delivered in another manner - that's junkie country.

Messing with it after the initial push can only cause major problems.

tekla - who has watched more brain damaged people push junk into their arms than I can count, some who I loved up to that point.

Quote from: tekla on February 02, 2009, 09:19:18 PM
Syringes are calibrated 'to deliver' the proper dose, so it takes into account the medication left in the needle and hub.

Jay is right.  And don't swallow any medication that is meant to be delivered in another manner - that's junkie country.

Messing with it after the initial push can only cause major problems.

tekla - who has watched more brain damaged people push junk into their arms than I can count, some who I loved up to that point.

You're right Tekla. i don't know what I was thinking. bad advice. sorry Eryk.

It does say on the vile "For intramuscular injection only." I considered squirting it in my mouth before when I was having trouble stabbing myself at first...but when I read that I figured they were serious.

Yea whatever you do, do not ingest your IM T.  Your body is not made to digest it properly and over time will destroy your liver.  Not what we want to have happen to you man!  However, as far as the little bit left in the needle I don't know if you use 2 needles or not but when you draw the T into the syringe with the first needle draw back a little further so that there is nothing left in the first needle then apply the "shot" needle and push in until the air is gone.  My doctor did not prescribe 2 different size needles but my pharmacist always gives me an 18 gauge to draw from the vile then the prescribed 22 gauge for the injection.  This allows for a fresh, sharp needle to be used for the skin.  Using the needle to draw from the vile can cause a dullness in the needle, which can cause more ouch!  Just though I would let you know what I do, maybe it will work for you.  Oh btw the T left in the needle is considered waste and the syringe is calibrated for such.  Hope this helps man!