[mrs_redhead]

When I was getting just the B-12 injection I was getting them in my arm, and yes mine was also red. They would switch arms each time I got an injection. Now I am getting the Lipotropic injection with the B-12 my Dr. said this is to much fluid for the muscel in the arm and needs to be given in the hip. My B-12 burned when I receive it but the Lipotropic is more painful. Has anyone had any experiance doing the Lipotropic injections?

[skinnyminny5]

Now I am all confused I think I am getting what u are getting RedHead...I used to get the shots in the arm. then after I started losing...I was told I needed to start getting them in the hip/buttock area...I have had several different nurses give me the shot and I never thought to tell them...to switch..all I know is that I am hurting...when I said it felt like a bruise...I am not kidding...I can't even lay on it...but there is no swelling or indication that there is anything there..just soreness/pain...

[31spivey]

I switch sides every week and it doesn't help. I mostly notice the aching after I have worked that area out.

[skinnyminny5]

okay that would make sense too ^^^ I do alot of booty work...at least 3-4 days a week..lunges, donkey kicks, ballet moves..maybe it is causing the blood to circulate in that area more ...aggravating it. perhaps? I will survive thou...and keep on trucking throu w/ the exercises..I don't want da booty to drop any lower

[krisd32]

Honest girls, I would definitely ask them what size of needle they are using. The size depends on whether you are giving them in the muscle or tissue. When I was still in school and we had to practice giving shots in oranges before they let us give people their shots and believe me, when they use a large needle than needed, it is so painful.

[susanpesek]

Ouchy. My B-12 comes in a small vial and I buy insulin syringes that are size 31(teeny-tinsy)...and pull out enough for my shot. You can hardly even feel that size and getting used to giving yourself shots is very easy that way. Maybe your doc will approve that!

[kimberpc]

Susan.. how did you get to do it yourself? I'd like to try the B12 shots and giving them to myself sounds like a great thing... do tell

[skinnyminny5]

you know I had been playing off my pain..but it really does hurt! I have been getting them since March 18th..every two weeks... and in the SAME place minus the first time (when I git it in my arm) I believe it has to be in the muscle..where I get it, there IS no fat...that area area lower hip/buttock area...I am really gone have to talk to her about this...I don't want this to affect my runs...I take 1/2 responsiblity for not asking enough questions... I don't think I could give myself the shots...thou...I guess I am a big ole chicken...