Swelling and bruising on deltoid

[limppimp85204]

I did my first injection in my delts on Monday. Yesterday I got a huge bruise with a larger amount of swelling around where I did the injection. I've done many injections before, so I wasn't going into it with a blind eye. Any ideas what happened and how to make the swelling and pain go away?

[ODC0717]

what did you shoot?

[dive_kid]

try ice

[limppimp85204]

try ice

Tried ice, it didn't help. Any other ideas?

[AandF6969]

try heat... worked for me. Icy hot will help the pain.

[Sage]

how much did u shoot?

[RoNNy THe BuLL]

I mentioned this before in a few threads, but did you sanitize BOTH the top of the vile and your injection spot with an Alchohol Pad?

[limppimp85204]

I mentioned this before in a few threads, but did you sanitize BOTH the top of the vile and your injection spot with an Alchohol Pad?

Went to the doctor. I got cellulitus (sp?). I got some meds for it.

[dogsofwar]

Cellulitus would be unlikely. However, I would not put heat on the swelling. Heat promotes circulation which can aggravate the area. Ice would be your best bet to treat inflammation. I had a condition like this a week or so ago. Could be due to an oil buildup as well (to many injections in the same place without rotation).

[as-addicted]

ahhh........thanks dogs of war you just answered my question....hmm oil build-up who knew thanks

[MrMent1on]

i just had that last week it will take 5 days to goaway. just ice it.

[yeahlang]

i've had a bruise on my right shoulder for about 3 months and it is still there. i can hardly tell if its fading. would icing do anything at this point to help it. i need ur help