| Hi, Id agree with the 'poking around' approach....i didnt realise at first that the intense pain i would on occasion experience was due to hitting blood vessels (which would of course then bruise). i dont know how it works on other people, but i seem to have a 'strip' along the bottom of my stomach that doesnt hurt at all, really low down below my hits. i actually have less fat here than further up but for some reason it works the nicest.
Iv never used any creams or anything but im sure pharmacies sell creams contain a mild topical anaesthetic, the sort of thing they sell you for cuts and burns? its worth asking. also, if you get some aloe vera gel (if you're in the US you can probably get this in walmart, in the UK body shop does it) its really good for soothing the skin, it wont stop the injections hurting but will repair the damage more quickly.
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