Injection Question?

**swoledude24** · 06-20-2008, 10:13 AM

Ive just started a cycle of test e and i am using a 20g 1 1/2 inch needle to inject into the glute area. I inject 1 cc twice a week alternating sides. About 6 to 8 hours after injection it becomes really painful making it difficult even to walk. Is this normal and also is this a long enough needle to get into the muscle? I mean it is really painful to where I am walking with a limp.

**redz** · 06-20-2008, 10:45 AM

20G is insane...... way too big.

Try a 23G 1.5" needle instead it will be much less painful. Also the gear could have a high ba level but still the huge needle cant be helping.

**jstraw428** · 06-20-2008, 11:57 AM

That is a huge freakin needle......i use a 22g to draw, and a 25g to inject.....its like butter son......

**edmen2** · 06-20-2008, 12:36 PM

wow thats a harpoon! its not good to use a 20g cause it will tear up the rubber stopper by ur tenth shot. 23g is avg but i was using 25g due to ed shots for almost a yr straight. 25g = patience.

**Zipper** · 06-20-2008, 04:20 PM

20 Gauge? OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**inky-e** · 06-20-2008, 04:35 PM

Damn Why don't you just sharpen the end of a drinking straw and shoot with that? jk Its kinda big.

**KatsMeow** · 06-20-2008, 04:45 PM

I would def. suggest you use either 23 or 25 gauge and depending on how much fat you have to go through, I don't know that and inch and a 1/2 needle is necessary. You could use and inch as long as you get it in the muscle.