[NvrNoNowX]

Hi, I just started my HCG injections using the ultra-fine 1 cc syringes. I have a history of either fainting or almost fainting from either experiencing noxious stimuli, or even simply witnessing it. I know that it doesn't seem like the brightest idea for me to try the injections, but I already tried the prescription drops for one (unsuccessful) round but couldn't stick to the 3x a day dose because I couldn't take it with me everywhere. Also, I haven't had a fainting episode in 5+ years, and in those years I've had multiple injections, watched myself receive a tattoo, and even removed a tattoo (very painful). So I thought I had somehow been desensitized to my childhood weakness. But apparently not! I injected myself while pinching the fattiest part of the belly, and it pinched, but it didn't bother me. But as I pulled the needle out, I could feel all my blood pool to my legs and the nausea, sweats, ear-ringing..that all came, too. I felt 99% calm while injecting...but I guess that other 1% still instructed my blood pressure to plummet.

My questions are, where is the least painful place to inject? Do you have any tips on how to make it hurt less? Or tips to prevent fainting? Sadly, I don't have someone else that could inject it for me. Tomorrow I will try it again, this time while watching TV to distract me(that sounds dangerous to me, though). What sucks is that I can't help but feel anxious about it now that I have already fainted once. And fainting is extremely unpleasant to me.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

[Cersdog]

If it were me, I'd lay down and do the shot then. Put it in the belly about 1-2" out from the navel and about that far down. You don't have to pinch the skin, just jab. It doesn't hurt if you do that. then if you feel a little dizzy you won't faint.

[intorkercet]

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. .