Red spot at injection site - anyone else?

[ToneLady]

I've used the same brand and size needle for over 2 years, always reordering when I'm out of sema or lancets. I always sanitize the vial and area with alcohol wipes, and I haven't switched brands of those either. For over a year, I never had any issues like swelling, discoloration, or pain at the location where I inject, but for the last couple of months I've had pain/sensitivity and a crimson mark directly after the injection that lasts several days. It's concerning me as this has been going on the last few months and I haven't made any changes. Anyone else experienced this?

 

[Patti_Real]

I sometimes see a red spot. It could be from the medicine or the metal in the needle. If there's no widespread rash or trouble breathing/swelling, I wouldn't worry.

 

[Calorie_Cake]

I get those with my IVF shots sometimes. Some cortisone cream should help with the inflammation and itching!

 

[Kelly02]

I get that maybe 75% of the time, and it's itchy!

 

[Mike_02]

I had to switch to injecting in my arms. If I inject it into my stomach, I get that irritation afterwards. I've been using the shot for 18 months.

 

[Dose_of_Reality]

Hey @ToneLady, this was happening to me for a while. My doctor thought it was a mild allergic reaction that can happen when the dosage changes. (Though I wasn't changing the dosage at the time! haha) She told me to take Zyrtec the day before, day of, and day after. I did that for like 6 weeks and stopped. It really helped with the swelling and itching, and as I said, I don't need it anymore. Maybe try that if you don't have any allergies and knowing that I'm not a doctor. Good luck!

 

[ToneLady]

Did you wipe the top of the vial and the injection area with alcohol before injecting?

 

[JerseyGirl82]

This started happening when I moved up to 1.0, and it's super itchy. I started injecting into my thigh, but it's still happening.

 

[quirkytryingstuff88]

dull needles are rough. i swap draw and inject needles -- 25g to draw, then 30g to inject. gives the best of both worlds if that's something you want to try.

 

[Wait_and_Weight]

I switched to Triz, but I see them too. It didn't start until like 4 months in. Weird.

I've heard letting your meds warm up a little bit before injecting can help, but I haven't tested that idea yet.

 

[Patti_Real]

I'm not an expert, but I read that this can happen when the injection is too shallow. Are you getting the needle all the way in?

 

[Calorie_Cake]

Is it itchy? If it is, it's probably normal. It happened to me from month 4 to maybe 7. I've been doing this for over 3 years now.

 

[Kelly02]

Injection site reaction. I had to stop.

 

[Mike_02]

For me, this happens when the solution is too cold (not room temp).

 

[Dose_of_Reality]

I used to get this all the time, for me it was a slight allergic reaction that formed a few months after starting Mounjaro.

It would get a little itchy, but it wasn't usually an issue.

After a few more months the reaction stopped and I don't really get it now.

 

[Wait_and_Weight]

This started happening when I moved up to 1.0, and it's super itchy. I started injecting into my thigh, but it's still happening.

I've been injecting in my thigh since July '24 and I'm down 100+ pounds. A couple of times when I injected in my tummy because I was in a hurry I felt super sick for days afterwards. The thigh works best *for me*!

 

[ToneLady]

Hey @ToneLady, this was happening to me for a while. My doctor thought it was a mild allergic reaction that can happen when the dosage changes. (Though I wasn't changing the dosage at the time! haha) She told me to take Zyrtec the day before, day of, and day after. I did that for like 6 weeks and stopped. It really helped with the swelling and itching, and as I said, I don't need it anymore. Maybe try that if you don't have any allergies and knowing that I'm not a doctor. Good luck!

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind, but I think I'll try injecting a bit deeper first, as PharmaPatti suggested.

 

[HealthHustle]

Best prices I've seen: Vitality Medical but shipping might be an issue. Got my Easy Touch 31g from Injection Supply (vendor here) and Hospira with a code. Free shipping over $50. My BD's came from Underground Supply — pricier but worth it for quality.

 

[chia-doodler89]

does injection get painful when belly fat thins out? did my regular spot and hurt for the first time. only thing different is less cushioning. need another spot or advice?

 

[Fit-Road]

just got my Tesa kit, reconstituted with Hospira BAC, took my first shot. stinging in my belly right after—read that's normal in studies. took a hot shower and it helped. does the sting stick around if you've been on it long?