I have 2 questions. The first one is is there any way to lower your hemotocrit levels other than giving blood? I had them checked about a month ago and they were a little high but since then I have felt like shit. Always tired and fatigued. Second question is I had the worst injection on wednesday ever. I use 1 and 1/2 in pins in my glute. I aspirated twice and got blood in the needle and finally the third time was a success(I bleed alot when I pulled the needle out all 3 times)I changed the needle tip each time I went in. I now have a knot the size of my hand back there that hurts to sit down. This is my second cycle and never had this before. it is red, hot(sometimes) and bruised. I don't have a fever and I have been using heat packs on it. any other help? Thanks guys for your advice!!