Hi, Whit,

If you are using the syringes that are supplied in the kit, then I would suggest you ask your doctor to write you a prescription for 31 gauge 1 ML insulin syringes. The needles are thinner than those in the kit. There are also 2 ML syringes that might make it easier for you to push the plunger down into the barrel of the syringe.

 

I have tried injecting Fuzeon into my thighs but the ISRs were much too painful and lasted too long for me to try it again, let alone recommend it to someone else.

 

Joe

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ISR's and difficulty injecting

Posted by: "whit7807" whit7807@...   whit7807

Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:18 pm (PST)

New to the group here but have been visiting the site semi-regularly since starting Fuzeon.
Has anyone else had a problem with injecting ( very difficult resistance on the plunger of the
syringe ) when you are like anywhere close to a previous injection site reaction? I try to
reposition the needle or withdraw a bit without sticking myself again, but usually just have to
push like mad to get the drug into the tissue. I've also wondered if injecting into a site that's
so difficult could alter the absorbtion or change the half life or such. I called the Roche
hotline, but they were no help. They didn't have any info on absorbtion and simply advised
to stay away from such areas for injection. Difficult to do after about 3 or 4 mos. of
injecting. Any thoughts, ideas, or info out there?