embarassed

[kate84]

I am really embarassed by the bruises left by my injections. They are particularly bad on my stomach. This summer I was really uncomfortable wearing a swimsuit around people. I put makeup on them for awhile but I was afraid that wasnt very sanitary. Is there anything that I can do?

[2high]

Hi Kate.. Katie here :)

What size needles do you use? Smaller needles should help, but then, wow.. I cant believe you are bruising!! Are you moving your injection sites around so that you arent constantly using the same spots?

[kate84]

ok....I looked on my needle bag and they are 3/10 cc...1/2" in length....and 30 needle gauge....I usually do it in my stomach but sometimes in my thigh or my arm....they dont always bruise but when they do it is purple and kinda big

[EasyType2]

Kate, no promise this will help you, but I often have huge bruises on my tum from injections. I have learned over the years that most often, bruising occurs when I hit a small bleeder. I've also learned that hitting a bleeder is more likely if there is a nerve ending nearby. So ... I poke very gently with the needle tip, until I find a spot that I don't feel. It's taken me years to learn to feel out the right spots, but it sure cuts down on the bruises.

Good luck.

[Alice]

Just by reducing needle size from your 1/2" down to 3/8" (I use without bruising) will help.

Once in a blue moon I'll hit muscle or just a bad spot, but very rarely these days.

[JediSurfer]

I still get bruising from time to time but it doesn't really bother me too much.

I am the human dartboard.

[Nixo]

I inject in my tummy and thighs and occasionally bruise,but I tend to do what Easytype2 said and test the area first.I also pinch the skin that I am going to inject and I find that seems to help reduce the bruising.Good luck.

[JediSurfer]

I also find that injecting at a 45 degree angle can reduce the risk of bruising.

Can you inject in your bottom? this way any bruise not be seen.

[shiftzor]

i do my breakfast and lunch injection in my belly. Then i do my 24hour and dinner injection into my thigh. I still bruise but alot less on my stomach, i seem to bruise more easily on my thighs less fat down there i guess. The hair on me belly helps to hide it as well or at least what hair i have :D. I would try mixing it up a bit more, if it makes it better (probly not) we are all in the same boat :)