I have no nerve endings in breast area after masectomies - could I inject in that area.
Does self injecting Saxenda hurt. Does it need to be injected in the stomach?
Question posted by ld54 on 26 July 2018
Last updated on 1 July 2023 by starlaurenj
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the package says you can use the thigh, and possibly other places. I am a giant weenie about pain and I didn't think it hurt at all while injecting. The site was a little sore for a few minutes afterwards, but not during the injection at all. The needle is very tiny, possibly even smaller than an accupuncture needle so you will notice very little discomfort, if any...
It really doesn't hurt. Occasionally you will get an injection where you might feel a twinge but overall I have to look at where I put the needle in to make sure it even went in. I was told to consider the belly like a clock and space out the injections by going clockwise. FYI... I hate needles and I was hesitant to even go on the med... but really no worries!
Thank you for telling me this.
It is supposed to be injected into a good fat layer, I doubt that your chest is a good place. Injections are not painful for most people.
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