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**intorkercet** · 03-18-2012, 12:05 PM

Hi, what you are experiencing is called a vagal response. It's very common in young folks, and in men up to about age 25. Colleen is right, lying down for your injection will help, or even sitting in a chair with a back to it will work well too. The main thing is to avoid falling and hurting yourself. Try to focus on steady breathing....if you hold your breath, it can bring on this response. If you are used to having coffee in the morning, drink some before the shot. The caffeine might help counteract the vagal response by keeping your heart rate up a bit. That's only theoretical, but it's worth a try. Above all, try not to worry about it happening again...because then it will for sure.

. It's a normal reaction.....I've seen 250 lb firemen go down simply because of an IV needle. Hope this helps some.

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03-18-2012, 12:05 PM	#3
intorkercet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Hi, what you are experiencing is called a vagal response. It's very common in young folks, and in men up to about age 25. Colleen is right, lying down for your injection will help, or even sitting in a chair with a back to it will work well too. The main thing is to avoid falling and hurting yourself. Try to focus on steady breathing....if you hold your breath, it can bring on this response. If you are used to having coffee in the morning, drink some before the shot. The caffeine might help counteract the vagal response by keeping your heart rate up a bit. That's only theoretical, but it's worth a try. Above all, try not to worry about it happening again...because then it will for sure. . It's a normal reaction.....I've seen 250 lb firemen go down simply because of an IV needle. Hope this helps some. .
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