Slin Question

[65_High]

My lifting partner has been taking slin (Humulin R), and has been having problems with bruising on leg and lower bicep. He is using
20 I.U. a day, and I know you don't have to tell me, that is far to much. He is using a 1/2" 29 gauge needle to inject. Considering that I know nothing about slin, I would greatly appreciate anyones advice / ideas about the bruising.

 

[MikeyLikesJuice]

that is normal for some people. He shouldn''t use it if he is bruising or bleeding, some people have no pain and some do, people react different to it.

 

[Daeo]

How bad are the bruises? I get some bruising but it's not that bad and completely natural. You are injecting after all...

 

[serge]

20iu's is not much

 

[65_High]

The bruises are pretty purple and they are about the size of a half dollar.

 

[hardbody_jr]

20 IU is alot!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's alot if he's doing this all at once, but if he's splitting it up 10IU ea injec then he should be ok. About the bruise, some people bruise easily more than others. Now about the needles. I'm no expert, but shouldn't he be using slin needles. Who knows, this may help with the bruising.

Later Jr.

 

[Daeo]

Re: 20 IU is alot!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's alot if he's doing this all at once, but if he's splitting it up 10IU ea injec then he should be ok. About the bruise, some people bruise easily more than others. Now about the needles. I'm no expert, but shouldn't he be using slin needles. Who knows, this may help with the bruising.

Later Jr.

29G .5" needles are slin needles. Also 20ius isn't alot if the proper amount of carbs are taken. There is a greater chance of hypoglycemia granted. I usually do 15ius post workout. I've done 20ius before but didn't feel much of a difference other than feeling a little more hypo at times...

 

[DECAde]

maybe he should clean the site first, then hold pressure on the site afterwards and make sure not to rub it afterwards. might have something to do with it.