scar tissue feels like? - MESO-Rx

LiquidGib · #1 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 01:19 PM

So I was doing my HCG injection the other day and when I poked, it felt as though it was going through paper towels or weak cardboard. Is this what scar tissue feels like? Also I have been doing HCG only for about 2-3 months. Is it normal to develop scar tissue that fast?

mranak · #2 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 01:45 PM

You are using the hCG sub-q, right? If so, then you aren't having a problem with scar tissue. But regardless, you shouldn't inject in the same exact spot every time.

smitty4 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 01:51 PM

I have been doing HCG for quite well over a year and I have noticed that some days the needle slides in easier than others. Over time, I have noticed that there are certain locations on my abdomin that just seem harder to get the needle the pierce the skin.

Given the size of the insuline needles I use, I don't know if it's even possible to get scar tissue from subQ injections.

lepiricus · #4 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty4

I have been doing HCG for quite well over a year and I have noticed that some days the needle slides in easier than others. .

Its scary how easily a 29 gauge needle goes in my skin. Its completely painless and I apply almost no pressure to puncture.

smitty4 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lepiricus

Its scary how easily a 29 gauge needle goes in my skin. Its completely painless and I apply almost no pressure to puncture.

That happens to me a lot of times. It's funny to me, because family members who have seen me do my injections act all impressed that I am "macho" enough that I don't at least flinch. They don't seem to believe me when I tell them that it really doesn't hurt.

Joffa · #6 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 04:12 PM

Yes that is what scar tissue feels like. Not sure how you're getting scar tissue from 29 gauge insulin needles if you're doing Sub-Q injections in the abdomen; however you didn't specify, and I think it is possible to inject HCG intramuscular. Yeah, you'll notice you have to push harder to get it to "squeek" through the scar tissue.

~Joffa

LiquidGib · #7 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 09:19 PM

I do do them sub q near the belly button area and alternate sides. Also, I use 25 gauge under doctor's orders (although I have used a few insulin ones in the last couple of weeks).

Weatherlite · #8 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 11:51 PM

25!!!!????!?!!! OMG that's like using a harpoon by comparison to the 31G I use! Screw the doc (not literally) and use something smaller. You'll be glad you did. Also, I know exactly what you mean. I think that the skin responds to the repeated pokes by thickening up a bit. Don't worry either way, it's not scar tissue.

earthdog · #9 (**permalink**) 11-11-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Weatherlite

I think that the skin responds to the repeated pokes by thickening up a bit.

I still wonder if it's not the TRT itself that is thickening the skin. I think you may have asked that question in the past, WL. I notice it even in areas that I've never injected hCG in before.

I've also noticed that TRT has made me more "thick skinned" emotionally, also, which is a good thing in my case.

mranak · #10 (**permalink**) 11-11-2005, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidGib

I do do them sub q near the belly button area and alternate sides. Also, I use 25 gauge under doctor's orders (although I have used a few insulin ones in the last couple of weeks).

The 25G syringes are specifically for IM use.

Does your doctor know that you are injecting sub-q?

Obvously, this is not a logical decision on the part of your doctor.

And the syringe is 3mL, probably, making accurate measurement more difficult?