Auto Injectors

[rick53]

Hey Guys, I'm new here and new to injections. I'm curious if anyone has had experience with auto injectors or pens. I just started using Trimix and did my first injection a few days ago. I need to adjust my dose upward for a better result but all in all had a good experience. I had a little problem with the syringe and think an "autoinjector" would be much easier and less stressful. I find all kinds of things on the web but would prefer to hear from someone personally as opposed to reading an ad. I'm not even sure these are availible for Trimix users but if you have any info I'd appreciate hearing any pros or cons. Thanks in advance for your comments. I'm enjoying this forum, its helpful to read the comments of others that are experiencing what I'm going thru.

[dtwarren1942]

Perhaps someone with penis auto injector experience will respond. I Inject with a syringe and have no problems and rejected using an auto injector based on my experience using an insulin pen. I found the use of an insulin pen to be imprecise. Dialing in the dose was imprecise and when pulling the needle out there were always a few drops of insulin that continueD to leak out of the end of the needle indicating I did not get a full dose.

[ohohiakane]

Rick... I don't use an automatic syringe either.... but it seems to be expensive. I would check with my urologist for brand, and to get a prescription for it.
I think they are a bit pricey to me, and perhaps with the Rx, you could save $$. Regular Syringes are covered by my insurance so they end up costing about 10 cents each.

Good luck and keep us informed on your progress to big and hard.

Bill

[mike61]

Hi Rick, I don't use an automatic syringe either. Had a bad experience using them, have a look at a posting called “Bruising that won't subside. Help!” posted on the Sun Jun 10, 2012 it may help.
Mike

[ArcherII]

When I got my trimix prescription I was given an autoinjector and shown how to use it. It was adjusted and marked for my specific needles (28 gauge 1/2 inch).

I used it a couple of times but eventually gave up and just self injected with a 30 gauge needle (as opposed to the 28 gauge). Reasons I switched:

1) About half the time I suffered severe bruising. It didn't hurt but looked like hell and took a few days to go away. The bruising didn't usually appear until an hour or so had passed. No bruising ever with a self injection.
2) It's imprecise and I had a hard time avoiding veins. They're easy to avoid when I self inject.
3) Sometimes I got limited or no results whatsoever. I imagine the shot was too shallow. This has never happened with a self injection.

[rick53]

Thanks guys... I've been successful with a syringe now a several times and that has changed my confidence and calmed my fear. I've decided to dump the auto-injector idea. Too many horror stories. I was really nervous when getting started but now I seem to be less fearful. I guess it takes a bit to get used to. Thanks for your comments they were really helpful!

Rick

[niptuck58]

I was hit and miss with just the syringe , I bought an auto injector on Amazon for $30 and have had great results with it, painless and accurate, the trick is to push slowly and let the needle stay in for a few seconds then quickly withdraw, I find that due to the accuracy I use less trimix too

[akt1000]

I had posted this earlier under "How deep do I go," but am repeating this reply here also since it applies here too.

I just started giving myself injecting with 40 units of Alprostadil about a week back with good results and have found that using Inject-ease (which holds the syringe and the needle) easier to use than it may have been otherwise (the pharmacy included that as part of the starter kit). You just hold the end of Inject-ease against the penis at the desired point at the correct angle and push a button for the needle to go in.

As a side benefit, you can adjust the depth to which the needle will go in. For example, I use 29 gauge, 1/2 inch needles, but set the Inject-ease so that only 3/8 inch will go into the penis. That seems to work well for me. My urologist was fine with me going in only 3/8 inch. Any way, it works.

[bigtone]

i just purchased one off of amazon and used it last night it works great.. i paid 30.00 well worth it...

[RetiredSparky]

I purchased a "Inject-Erect" from University Compounding Pharmacy. DO NOT. The device requires far to much pressure on the release button at the same time you are trying to line it up on Mr. Happy. DO Not bother & save your money. Further the device requires a 5/16" syringe & my Dr. specified a 1/2" syringe.