Anyone do there own B-12 injections

DH has been giving himself B12 shots for years.  Doctor writes him a script to get a "bottle", (this is much cheaper than pre-filled syringes), and he injects himself in the thigh first of each month.  He purchases new syringes from pharmacy and takes used needles to the doctor periodically to be placed in their used syringe container for disposal.  No big deal...but then I am not the one being stuck either!  

My hubby gives me my B-12 injections every month........

I give my self a B-12 injection once a month. Its very easy to do.

Giggle. I remember how long I kept refusing to give the B12 shots myself. The thought horrified me!

When I finally agreed to at least TRY, my doctor's nurse promptly thru the filled syringe away and returned w/a newly filled syriinge w/a needle on it CONSIDERABLY shorter and thinner than the one they use in the office!!!!!!

Whew! That made the idea a little easier to wrap my brain around! The first shot I gave w/the nurse standing by to encourage and direct me was hilarious. I was sweating, my hand was shaking, I pinched up a bit of thigh and stuck the needle in w/great trepidation - only to pull it out in reaction!!! She got a new needle and I tried again and it was a piece of cake!! NOT painful, nothing!

After that I was giving myself B12 injections WEEKLY for over a year before going to once a month and now not currently needing them at all.

Mind you, I'm the gal who when my kids were infants and getting their infancy shots the doctor had to bring the syringes into the room on a tray covered w/a sterile sheet and tell me to close my eyes whilst he gave the shots - or I would immediately on just seeing the syrnge go into dry heaves or vomit!!!

You can do it. And will be amazed at how easy and painless it is. Just in case, if it will ease your mind, ask your doctor to script the shortest, thinnest needle that can be used w/B12.

I give myself B12 injections... much cheaper than going to the Dr - and easier b/c you can do it anytime of the day! I was scared the 1st couple of times - but so easy! I asked the pharmacist to recommend a needle size when I got the scrip - and have pretty small needles. Can't believe it is so easy to do!! I do them in my side or thigh. And feel better so quick - it's worth it. You can do it!!

you can usually get a box of 100 syringes for $20-$30 at the pharmacy. you dont need a prescription; i find this to be cheaper than using insurance that will only let me get 2 syringes a month. I have been giving myself shots in my arms every 2 weeks for about 2 years. if you can get a family member to do it, it may be easier, but you should learn how to do them yourself; a nurse or a pharmacist can show you how. im certified to give shots, but i still find it hard to make a quick jab into my own arm, leg is probably easier.
the key, be delicate with the needle tip when you are drawing up the liquid - anything that touches the tip dulls the needle slightly - not enough to see.. but i've been too rough with the needle and you can feel the difference. not trying to scare you, just be mindful of that.
you should also be able to buy sharps containers at the pharmacy. i buy the syringes that the needle twists off and i throw away the barrel and put the needle in the sharps container - saves a lot of room.

They taught us to use 1 needle to fill the B-12 and then discard that one and put a new one on so it is nice and sharp. They said that the rubber dulls the needle.
insurance gave us 12 syringes, but they are not the safety flip tips. The pharmacy said they have never seen those. Oh well just need to be carefull.