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FTM Intramuscular Fears


TrIIIy

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I am starting T tomorrow!!!

 

But I am terrified of needles, and my prescription is for intramuscular (in the muscle) T. This scares me even more than an under the skin injection. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but needles just freak me out. 
 

Does anyone know how much intramuscular injections hurt? And is there an under the skin alternative that I could request?

 

Thanks!

 

-Trey 

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Might want to ask your doctor. My T is labeled for IM only, but my doctor has me inject it subcutaneously. I prefer SubQ, I'm also needle-phobic and the SubQ needles are so TINY I barely feel them! Plenty of good effects though, and my T levels are perfect!

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Update!

 

I went to the clinic, and they said that I had to inject the testosterone intramuscularly. So scary! 
 

But! After a lot of fear and anxiety about the shot, it wasn’t bad at all! I barely felt the needle. I am so very relieved that I don’t have to endure unimaginable agony (I’m terrified of needles, ok?) every week.

 

The nurse gave me my first injection, but I plan on doing it myself from now on. 
 

Taking care of business, people.

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Congratulations! That's a huge step and I'm glad you're taking it well. It took me FOREVER to get the hang of finger pricks when my doctor thought I might have diabetes (he was utterly wrong BTW). You're already ahead of the game! This is going to be quite the journey for you! Hang on tight, hands and feet inside the car and enjoy the ride!

 

Hugs!

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