Needle Size - Ouch

[IronWuu]

Thanks everyone! These are all great tips i've received. I'll have to make a checklist before i inject.

 

[Anthony Starks]

I've heard 18 gauge can sometimes rip out tiny chunks of rubber from the vial lid, anyone had that happen? I just use 23 gauge for drawing and then a fresh 23 gauge for injecting.

 

[Null]

Strictly 27g for the glutes, 29g for everything else.

 

[Anthony Starks]

Strictly 27g for the glutes, 29g for everything else.

I think oil based steriods are too thick for 27g or 29g, but I have to admit I've never tried anything but 23g.

 

[Lowest]

Nope, I put oil-based through a 29g slin pin all the time, as long as you warm it up it only takes about 10-15 seconds for 1cc. I use 25g for quads and glutes, 29g everywhere else.

 

[B12]

We're all afraid of the unknown. Practice on an orange to become familiar with the use of the syringe and needle. I use the same 22g needle to draw and inject and it doesn't hurt. The only hurt or soreness comes afterword.
Be sure the needle is tight.
I keep some toilet paper handy to use as soon as the needle is pulled out in case of bleeding. Looking forward for your post injection post!

 

[dee_wire]

accidentally bought the 20g instead of 23 the other day. did my first injection and i definitely felt it more. still, no biggie.