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(Message started by: karrie35 on Jan 31^st, 2006, 6:02pm)

Title: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by karrie35 on Jan 31^st, 2006, 6:02pm

Using the imitrex tip, of 2-3 mg, where do you all find is the best place to inject- arm - leg- hip.,etc.

I am running out of places on my skin that aren't sore or marked........

Thanks.

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by thebbz on Jan 31^st, 2006, 7:42pm

Hello,
Thigh, arm, shoulder, as long as it is subcutaneous. Under the skin and not in the muscle. Almost anywhere. The skin has areas that are not as loaded with sensory nerves...back of forearm for example. I used to alternate shoulders and thighs.
All the best
jb

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by E-Double on Jan 31^st, 2006, 7:46pm

As John said.............Wherever.
I've done the thigh, belly, shoulders, biceps, tricep region, eye ball JUST KIDDING.

Remember that it does not have to go in deep!
Just under the skin.

E

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Jan 31^st, 2006, 8:17pm

I prefer the thigh - simply because it's there - right before your eyes. Easy to grab. My next preferred spot is the stomach. Like already said ... it doesn't need to go far below the skin. I prefer to avoid my arms simply because it feels awkward.

Hang in there.

Kris

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by mcf69 on Jan 31^st, 2006, 10:40pm

on 01/31/06 at 20:17:23, Kris_in_SJ wrote:

My next preferred spot is the stomach.

Just make sure you stay at least 2 inches away from the belly button, too many blood vessels there. I alternate thighs, easier than the arms.

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by sandie99 on Feb 1^st, 2006, 3:48am

Karrie,

thanks for your post. Very good topic. :)
I'm PF now, but my doc gave me imitrex just in case I get hit again. I had no idea what would be the best place to inject.

I hope that you'll be PF very soon and won't need imitrex.

Best wishes & PF time,
Sanna

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by Melissa on Feb 1^st, 2006, 6:57am

I always injected in my hips. LOTS of fatty tissue there! :-[

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by vig on Feb 1^st, 2006, 9:32am

I used to go arm... or thigh...

http://www.kdlltd.com/vig/partialImitrexShot.jpg

ouch!

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by Rock_Lobster on Feb 1^st, 2006, 10:10am

Inside of the forearm.
With syringes. I barely pierce the skin.
Switch to the right when I run outta room on the left.

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by chewy on Feb 1^st, 2006, 1:30pm

Always in the bicep just under the skin.

I really dont give a rats ass about soreness or marking. Its a minor issue compared to relieving the attack.

Title: Re: Where do you inject Imitrex?
Post by pubgirl on Feb 2^nd, 2006, 2:38pm

I grab flab around my middle as always reckon that will hurt less than muscle, and there is plenty to grab :-[

W