needle size?

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jake930
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needle size?

Postby jake930 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:17 pm

WHAT SIZE NEEDLES ARE YOU USING? MY DOCTOR GAVE ME A 25g X 1/2" A LITTLE BIG FOR ME I THINK. :?:

antelope
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Re: needle size?

Postby antelope » Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:23 pm

I use 31 gauge needles that are 8 mm (5/16") long.

Always call your doc and/or pharmacist if something related to meds doesn't make sense, ESPECIALLY anything related to your most important body part. Just saying.

Greg
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Spartan
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Re: needle size?

Postby Spartan » Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:55 pm

I use insulin syringes, that like antelope's are 31g and 5/16" long. 25g is a good size needle. I use a 23g x 1.5" for my B12 injections, and there is no way I would try to stick it into my penis, even if it were only 5/16"! I know some doctors prefer 29g, as they feel that the 31g is too fine.

I would discuss this with your pharmacist or doctor.

Did you get instruction and an injection with the 25g in the doctor's office?

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Re: needle size?

Postby Cajun Jeff » Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:54 pm

I second 31G and 5/16 length. Just perfice and Painless.

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6gun 44 mag
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Re: needle size?

Postby 6gun 44 mag » Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:40 pm

I was issued 30 gauge, and 5/16 long. I honestly can hardly even notice it going in, no feeling at all. But a 25, ? that's quite a bit more beef than a 30 or 31, but----if it works and you don't jump through the roof, then no need for alarm, unless it might be the scarring it could cause over time.

Julios
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Re: needle size?

Postby Julios » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:12 pm

I use 1/2" 31g, works great.
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