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Posted by 2young2dieMom (Member # 25434) on :
 
I've done shots and bled a lot. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I shot in the top of my thigh and top of the glute.

I'll try leaving the needle out of the fridge for a while next time.
 
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
 
Yes, DEFINITELY get your IM Bicillin at room temperature and out of that refrig before using it.

It's still never a pleasant shot, but it honestly was one of my turn around drugs.

My husband always gave them to me in my butt, so I can't comment on the thigh but know many have done that.

Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes.
 
Posted by 2young2dieMom (Member # 25434) on :
 
I've heard putting heat on the injection site and walking help the pain afterwards, does ice work too?
 
Posted by Overwhelmed (Member # 38499) on :
 
Best location was when administered in buttocks while lying on my side by hubby at room temp of course. It was injected for the course of 5 min (must be done very slowly)! After injection I would massage the area and apply some heat. Good luck, let us know if it gets better! I do think the buttocks is the best place to inject if u can get the help.
 
Posted by susank (Member # 22150) on :
 
Are you using Dorsal Gluts or Ventral Gluts?

To me the VG's much "better".

(Thanks Sammy!)
 


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