How long do you wait when you think...

[JuicePimp]

that you might have an injection site problem. My injection last monday went terribly, from forgetting to swab the bottles, to forgetting to get the air out before sticking myself and having to change needles, to then having to stick myself again, etc. Ultimately I got it done, but wouldnt you know it, the site is now looking like a freaking bee sting, puffy and red, but not too bad. First time this has happened to me and it ticks me off cause I should know better. Let this be a lesson not to hurry too much.

Anyway, what are the odds of it going away on its own, or should I get it looked at before it gets worse if thats what it is going to do? Its not painful, but is does itch a bit. I dont have any oral antibiotics to take right now, so not an option unless I go see a MD. I appreciate your help.

 

[smb_69]

you can wait 24 hours at the most - happened to my close friend at the gym - had to go to an emergency room.

 

[JuicePimp]

24 hours? I have already waited since last monday. No pain or problem yet.

 

[Ulter]

If it's red and puffy like you say then only questiona left are... Is it hot to the touch and does it hurt? If yes, then start an anti-biotic like doxycycline for a week. You'll be fine.

 

[JuicePimp]

So basically unless I can get ahold of an antibiotic somehow, I have to go to the doc huh? Dang.

It doesnt hurt right now, just itches a bit. I guess I will keep an eye on it for a while unless it starts to hurt.

 

[bicepts101]

i've stuck the same area twice before and it turned red and bumped up a little almost instantly. i think i was just irratated a little cause i injected quite close to where i tried to the first time.

 

[JoNeS]

Injected in the delt on monday and I am experiencing the exact same problem. Puffy, itchy, red, and warm to the touch. My body building friend said that it is normal and that it will go away. He said the it is itchy because the oil is stretching out the skin. Do I have to get an anti-biotic too? or will this just go away?

 

[gunner44]

Injected in the delt on monday and I am experiencing the exact same problem. Puffy, itchy, red, and warm to the touch. My body building friend said that it is normal and that it will go away. He said the it is itchy because the oil is stretching out the skin. Do I have to get an anti-biotic too? or will this just go away?

That is kind of a dumb-ass explanation from your gym parter. Streching out the skin eh? Well for starters, you should be shooting IM, not SUB Q.

You need to hook up with someone who knows what the fuck they are doing.

Fortunately you have come to the right place.

 

[JuicePimp]

Hey guys, no hijacking my thread. LOL. Just to refresh, I have done a bunch of these before, so yeah, I know this is not normal. Still just deciding what to do about it.

 

[argent]

If there is no pain then you might be able to give it a few days and reevaluate.

If it starts to hurt and is still red and warm you should suck it up and go to the doc.