Syringe size

[shipper222001]

I been using a 28G 1/2" syringe for my Trimix injections. I see where a lot of guys use a 30 G syringe. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a 30G?

[trimix60]

30 gauge is a much smaller diameter needle and eliminates the pinch for some guy's, lack of pain is the only advantage that I know about.

Curt

[Corvette]

I'm a diabetic and I've had everything from 29 gauge to 31 gauge to use for different injections. The pain is a big thing for me. I don't like to be hurt. However that aside, the ease of insertion is a big factor. I've found that to get through the skin, the 31 gauge goes in alot easier, however you have to be careful or they will bend and come out very hard. That's why most 31 gauge needles are short, to keep them rigid. I had a series of shots once and on the 3rd of 4th one I had a different Nurse and it was like I hadn't even had the shot and it was over and I asked what her technique was that made is so painless and she said I hadn't made her mad yet. If I had, the next ones would be with a larger bore needle. I guess the first one didn't like me and they have a choice to some degree.

[beachcamper]

I've been using a 29 gauge 1/2 inch needle very little pain no problems.

[Corvette]

"ah, your a better man than I, Gunga den" Those 29 gauge needles look like a shotgun barrel to me.

[merlin]

The syringe/needle of choice is the 30 or 31g 5/16" ........1/2" needles have been shown to potentially produce more venous bleeding extracorporally or out side the erectile bodies. This inturn may lead to scar in the long run and your penis may eventually lean or bend toward the involved side

[gjw70001]

This is a very timely post, I was going to ask about the needle size. My uro gave me a script for 1 1/2" 19 gauge and 1/2" 27 gauge needles. He told me to use the larger needles to draw the trimix from the vial and to use the 27 guage to inject. He said that would eliminate the 27 gauge getting dulled a little not going through the rubber on the vial. I took his script to a pharmacy to get my supplies and found that the insulin syringes don't come with removeable needles. Are most people using insulin syringes with fixed needles (not able to use a larger needle to draw the trimix)? In your opinion, does it make any differenct to the shapness of the needle drawing the trimix directly with the finer needle? Thanks for your input, I found this site to be very informative.

Glenn

[antelope]

I use a 30 gauge, 1/2" needle for my Trimix injections. Period. No switching needle or anything like that. I use an autopen for my Byetta (insulin regulator) injections, but I've been a diabetic for 30 years and I've never heard of using one needle tip to withdraw the meds and another one to inject.

For sure, never reuse a needle. The opportunity for infection is too great. And if there's one place on your body you DON'T want an infection.....Besides, a used needle is the best way to contaminate your sterile solution. Then you'll be injecting bacteria in your favorite body part every time you get frisky. Isn't that special!

Greg

[trimix60]

Hi Glenn- I swear that some of these Dr's are not really connected with the reality of what they are prescribing

I personally use the 30 gauge 5/16 disposable insulin syringes that will hold 50 units (.5cc), use them once and throw them away. I prefer the 50 unit capacity because it helps you draw and measure a very accurate amount of trimix which is important. They are also very cheap, a box of 100 are only a little over $20. This is not what my Dr started me with and it was the help of posts from my fellow brothers on this site that helped me out.

Walgreens- Super Thin II Syringes, short needle for insulin-

[gjw70001]

Thanks for replys concerning the needle size. I would never reuse syringes much less needles. I was just a little confused about the 2 needle thing. It doesn't sound like needle point dulling is an issue going through the rubber on the vial.

Glenn