Using a 22 gauge needle for steroids too big?

[inmonio2]

Hey guys can I use a 22 gauge needle for deca and test my supply of 25 is finished and I have never used 22 gauge needles, I want to have second opinions before I f.... up, thanks!

 

[muskate]

You can use it but it'll probably cause quite a bit of post injection pain. It's safe to use but your injection site might be sore for a day or two after your injection.

I would order some more 25 gauge needles for injections and only use the 22 gauge needles until the new needle tips arrive.

The smaller gauge of a needle you use to inject, the less scar tissue that will develop in the muscle.

 

[stevesmi]

22G is too thick and not necessary.

if you are using a thick oil like primo, then 23G is the most I would go.

25G is the sweet spot with a 1 inch needle

 

[gorillahung]

I have to respectfully disagree. I've been experimenting with different needle sizes and have found 22g to be the perfect size. Any thinner needle requires that I push down hard on the plunger which causes me pain. With the 22g the oil just flows through with minimal force on the plunger.