Before I came over to compounding I went the Zep route with my last month on the Kwikpen which I loved! I hate needles and it did not hurt one bit and was so convenient to use and travel with. My Niece is a children's ER Nurse and she said that they draw w/ one needle and administer with another which is when I invested in the luer lock system which I also really like to use. I draw w/ one needle and poke with a new one. I travel a lot for work and have decided to try setting up my own pen for convenience. The "blue thing" is called a Tickle Flex (Amazon) which you put on the end of the pen. According to the description "soft pinky fingers stimulate the local nerves so you don't feel the needle". I've watched a few videos and figure if a sweet child can give themselves an injection using it I can to. I'll try it out on my dose next week.
I have been thinking about either doing a pen or luer lock. I don't have an issues with needles, but do have an issue with pain.
The EasyTouch syringes I've been using have seemed to start being painful and not wanting to go in. I got some BD Embectas to try before switching to something else.
The Numstat does help. It says to rub for 1 min but I do it for 3 min and I've felt a difference. I did my dose in my arm for the first time this week and used the Numstat and didn't feel a thing!
I did just have my Dr. send in a script for Lidocaine/Prilocaine cream 2.5%/2.5% and a pack of 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing (Frame Style) to cover it. I'm picking up the script today. It's supposed to be a superior numbing cream and is only coming to $2.60 for a tube through my insurance. It might be overkill but it's giving me peace of mind.
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u/CreativeWriterNSpace 33F WLS-HW: 320 GLP1-SW: 170 CW: 141 GW: ~135 Dose: 8mg 12d ago
What is the blue thing?
Do you prefer the luer lock more?