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(Message started by: byoung111 on Dec 3^rd, 2004, 4:49pm)

Title: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by byoung111 on Dec 3^rd, 2004, 4:49pm

I was wondering if anyone has found a place the injection works better. I'm contemplating shooting it in my temple figuring it's close to the pain and couldn't hurt any more. ;) What works for you?

Brian

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by forgetfulnot on Dec 3^rd, 2004, 5:32pm

Thigh or bicep, temple? been nice knowing ya.

Lee

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by PerryGR on Dec 4^th, 2004, 6:42am

I shoot in my shoulders.

Here's a link to another thread on the same subject:
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=meds;action=display;num=1099944866

PFDAN to all,
Perry.

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by marlin on Dec 4^th, 2004, 9:29am

Temple? Man, be sure to write a will first.

I've tried a lot of injection sites over the years and the shoulder still seems to still work best. Quick response, barely feel it and almost never bruises...

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by byoung111 on Dec 4^th, 2004, 10:11am

Thanks for the link Perry. I knew I had seen that thred a while ago, but I couldn't find it again. I haven't had to use the injector yet, but I will soon.

PFNAD

Brian

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by becky8 on Dec 4^th, 2004, 10:12pm

Dude, Are you gonna use the trex tip? Cause if your not, you will be sorry cause that injector hurts like hell. I have vials and have needles and I shoot back of bicep and go in alittle sideways (not straight down).

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by byoung111 on Dec 5^th, 2004, 10:58am

I though about using the trex tip, but I decided that I would use the whole injection first to see if it even worked. I had an attack a couple of hours ago and used the injection. I shot it in my thigh. I didn't feel anything from the needle, but it stung a little afterwards. It brought me back to the living in 15min. What a relief. Next I have to use the O2 to see if that works. Then I can try a smaller dose of the trex.

Thanks everyone for your advise.

Brian

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by unsolved1 on Dec 5^th, 2004, 1:37pm

Any place is a good place for an Imitrex injection ;;D

J/K of course

Unsolved

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by Gator on Dec 9^th, 2004, 11:43am

I usually inject in my stomach. I used the trex tip when I used the stat dose kits. Now I use vial and .5cc insulin syringe with 31 guage needle. No pain - no bruising and I can control the dose. 3 mg is usually all I take per attack. I don't have the trex hangover or rebounds, either. Your milage may vary.

Gator

Oh, yeah. If you're gonan inject in your temple, first pack up all your trex and mail it to....j/k Don't do that.

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by byoung111 on Dec 9^th, 2004, 1:19pm

I wish I had alot of Trex to pack! My insurance only covers 2 trex kits a month or 4 1ml vials. I'm working with my Dr. to get me the vials and the Injex needless injection. The trex injector sure does a job ramming the needle and medication in. I've used the trex tip and found it works better for me too(only using half the dose). No rebounds, and no brusing. I've been sticking it in my leg, and combined with the O2 I usually get rid of it in 10 min or so.

Brian

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by becky8 on Dec 9^th, 2004, 3:10pm

Way to go Bria ;;D ;;Dn!!!

Title: Re: Good or better place for Imitrex injection
Post by jmorgan52 on Dec 10^th, 2004, 4:24am

Brian

Don't forget to keep on filling those prescriptions for Trex even after your CH cycle ends. Then you can build up a good stockpile for a less stressful cycle next time around (sorry - but there probably WILL be a next time)

Jus keep them in a dark cool place and they are good for a very long time after the official expiry date.

Glad you have found some relief.

John